Behaviour & Leadership in Organisations (MGMT90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject develops knowledge of theories of human behaviour in an organisational setting, and leadership theories and practices.
Topics covered include:
- Managing employees for peak performance
- Developing effective leaders through coaching and mentoring
- Evaluating the role of people management for organisational performance
Intended learning outcomes
- Appreciate the importance of human resources management to organisational outcomes.
- Understand how to develop effective leaders.
- Know how behaviour in organisational settings can link to strategy.
- Appreciate the practices implemented by 'high performance' organisations.
Generic skills
- Analysis and problem solving;
- Ability to apply theory and research to problems facing organisations;
- Identify practical steps for the management of employee performance in organisations; and
- Oral and written communication.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ENT Master of Enterprise
- MC-SCM150 Master of Supply Chain Management
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Take-home exam
| Due on the Tuesday after the delivery | 20% |
Assignment
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Field project
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025