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Managing People for High Performance (BUSA90225)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017

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Overview

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This subject examines human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational levels. Theories, models and research will be discussed and applied through case studies, syndicate team assignments, experiential exercises and relfection on work experience. Each topic has been selected to help you better manage yourself, other people, groups and organisations.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • Understand the link between people management decisions and firm outcomes;
  • Use practices to enhance the attraction, selection, development, utilisation and retention of people in organisations;
  • Understand how organisational culture and design affect organisational processes and performance, and develop skills in identifying common factors that constrain and facilitate the implementation of change;
  • Understand some of the challenges and opportunities of leading a diverse workforce.
  • Gain skill in managing team processes and interactions.
  • Influence organisational dynamics by applying knowledge on how to shape behaviour in organisations.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

ennifer Overbeck

  • Contribution to class learning (15%)
    • Throughout subject
  • Syndicate assignment (30%)
    • Scattered throughout subject
  • Halfway assessment (20%)
    • 1 hour
    • Mid-term
  • Final examination (35%)
    • Hurdle requirement
    • 2.5 hours
    • End of subject

Isabel Metz

  • Class participation and contribution to class learning (10%)
    • Throughout subject
  • Syndicate presentation (10%)
    • Scattered throughout subject
  • In class test (30%)
    • 1 hour
    • Mid-term
  • Final examination (50%)
    • Hurdle requirement
    • 2.5 hours
    • End of subject

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Not available in 2017

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022