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Motivating & Managing Performance (BUSA90477)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Motivating and managing performance is designed to develop managers’ leadership capabilities by developing personal awareness and self-management in order to develop the skills necessary to manage others effectively.The subject examines an evidence-based approach to leading and managing employees by drawing on models of behaviour change along with justice, goal setting and expectancy frameworks for performance management.The subject focuses on the development of interpersonal communication competencies through the use of reflection, experiential activities and case studies.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the subject, participants should:
- Be able to diagnose performance problems using diagnostic frameworks and identify appropriate strategies for handling performance issues.
- Be able to develop interpersonal skills to motivate and manage employee performance.
- Use a range of interpersonal skills to relate to others with rapport, and to manage others performance effectively.
Generic skills
·Problem solving and critical thinking skills through consideration of organisational examples and critical appraisals of research and theory;
·Verbal and written communication skills through the analytical presentation of cases and the provision of performance feedback;
·Collaborative learning and reflective skills will be developed by working individually and in groups throughout the subject.Collaborative skills will also be fostered through exercises, role plays, and simulations that are incorporated into the program.Reflective skills will also be developed through the simulation.
.Computer skills will be strengthened through the use of the website and simulations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to
- Specialist Certificate in Executive Leadership
- Specialist Certificate in Leadership (Professional Services)
- Specialist Certificate in Leadership
Or
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, and three years of documented relevant professional experience; or ten years of documented relevant professional experience which demonstrates the capacity to undertake the course successfully
- and approval by the Academic Director of the Open Programs
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Organisational analysis report
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Case study questions (approx. 1250 words)
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
85 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Leadership (Professional Services) Course Specialist Certificate in Leadership - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022