325-304 Managing in Contemporary Organisations

Information systems and information systems combined degree students are not permitted to gain credit for this subject.

325-201 Organisational Behaviour.

This subject will examine the underlying assumptions of different, models related to the study and management of contemporary organisations with an emphasis on understanding links between theory and practice. Subject content will include an introduction to differing images or metaphors of organisations. Different organisational images emphasise issues such as managing organisations as effective (and ineffective) systems, removing structures of domination, releasing human potential, and understanding the importance of social construction processes. The implications of these differing perspectives will be discussed in terms of classic and current approaches to core topics such as structure, power, culture, leadership and change.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: team work.

• Some level of development: evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.

A 2-hour examination (60%) and class assignment(s) totalling not more than 3000 words (40%).