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Conflict and Negotiation (MGMT90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Prof Peter Gahan peter.gahan@unimelb.edu.au
Winter Term
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
November
Prof Peter Gahan pgahan@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - Online Winter Term - Online November - Online |
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Conflict between individual and groups is an inevitable aspect of day to day life. This subject will review the nature of conflict in the workplace and the conflict management strategies of influencing and negotiation. Students will be given the opportunity to apply negotiation techniques to case studies and in simulations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between different types of conflict situations that occur within and between organisations
- Critically evaluate different theories and approaches to negotiation and their application in the workplace
- Apply theories, models and frameworks to understanding conflict and negotiation in diverse settings and contexts
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies in different conflict and negotiation situations
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Analytical and interpretive skills relevant to a study of conflict, influencing and negotiation in the workplace;
- Research skills involving the use of written and electronic sources and other forms of data and information;
- A range of analytical approaches to critically evaluate complex arguments;
- The ability to evaluate, interpret and present independent points of view in oral and written communication; and
- Conducting research in an ethical manner.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
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: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation
| Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
Daily preparation notes for negotiation activities (10 notes x 200 words each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Individual assignment
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Examination
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Online
Principal coordinator Peter Gahan Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 25, 27, 28, 29 January, 1, 2, 3 , 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 February 2021, daily 1.5hr lecture and 1.5hr workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 January 2021 to 11 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 18 January 2021 Census date 5 February 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
Prof Peter Gahan peter.gahan@unimelb.edu.au
- Winter Term - Online
Principal coordinator Gamze Koseoglu Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 28, 29, 30 June, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 July 2021, daily 1.5hr lecture and 1.5hr workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 June 2021 to 15 July 2021 Last self-enrol date 21 June 2021 Census date 9 July 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 July 2021 Assessment period ends 30 July 2021 Winter Term contact information
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
- November - Online
Principal coordinator Peter Gahan Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 November, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 December 2021, daily 1.5hr lecture and 1.5hr workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 November 2021 to 9 December 2021 Last self-enrol date 15 November 2021 Census date 3 December 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 December 2021 Assessment period ends 24 December 2021 November contact information
Prof Peter Gahan pgahan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
This subject has quotas:
January - 105 students
June - 140 students
November - 35 students
Places in this subject are offered to the first students enrolling during the self enrolment period. Once the quota is reached, places will only become available if enrolled students withdraw. Students seeking a place in this subject should check their enrolment regularly for availability. Students will have the opportunity to select a class time during class registration.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
This subject is only offered in intensive mode. Students should be aware that a portion of assessment in this subject is by participation in class activities.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Course Master of Management (Human Resources) Course Master of Management - 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: 9 April 2024