Managers work with and through others in a variety of organisational structures, each with a set of internal contextual factors. In this unit you will critically examine the role of individuals, groups and managers in the performance outcomes of organisations in a dynamic environment. You will examine the context of organisations as structural frames and the different cultures, political networks and human resource processes that emerge and how these affect the management of people. The unit addresses key competencies required of managers to effectively work with and through others, including teamwork, empathy and trust, and conflict management. Using reflective practice as the basis for personal development, you will be required to examine, develop and acquire the conceptual knowledge, behavioural skills and attitudinal components needed to be an effective manager.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator Reflection

Learning log assessment task is still relatively new in the unit. It's effectiveness in terms of both engaging students and helping them to meet the Unit Learning Outcomes should be monitored.

Continue to monitor how the learning log assessment task is implemented within the unit, and assess student engagement with the task as well as student performance.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator Reflection

Case studies for assessment 3 need to be regularly refreshed to avoid academic misconduct

Students are provided with a case study on an existing company as part of assessment 3. These case studies should be continually refreshed to ensure that students are not using assignments from previous terms to assist in their preparation for the assignment.