Business and Management in Context G (9637.3)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Business and Management in Context G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-Campus
Online
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Graduate Level Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit provides a broad social, economic and ethical context for the study of business and management and focuses on issues faced by managers. It will contribute to your knowledge of society, your ability to relate to a diverse and changing society and to your understanding of the interrelationships between business and society.

The unit will also develop a range of enterprise skills and attributes necessary for careers in business and management. It relies strongly on a case study approach to learning to equip you with knowledge and skills which you can apply to fluid, and often ambiguous, work environments.


Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review and evaluate contemporary theories of management
2. Apply concepts, theories, skills and experience to complex contemporary business problems and propose solutions demonstrating initiative, responsibility, accountability, creativity and reflective practice
3. Identify, analyse and apply ethical and social responsibility issues and concerns in a management and professional context.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11174 Introduction to Management, 4207 Introduction to Management.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Johra Fatima
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 Online Dr Johra Fatima
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Required texts

Textbook: Jones, G.R. and George, J. M.  (2019). Contemporary Management, 12th Edition, McGrow Hill publisher. However, purchasing book is not mandatory for this unit. There will be a lot of other resources such as journal articles will be used in this unit. 

 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Due dates for assessment

All assignments are required to be submitted by the due date. 

 In this unit the following practice will be followed:

  • 5% of the total marks allocated for that item of assessment will be deducted for each day the assessment is overdue.
  • Late assessment submitted more than 7 days after the prescribed date and time will not be accepted for marking. In this case a student will not receive any marks for the relevant piece of assessment.

If for any reason you are unable to do an assignment by the due date you must submit, to the lecturer, a request for an extension in writing before the due date (unless impossible) setting out in detail the genuine and exceptional reason for requesting the extension. If there is a medical or counselling reason for the extension request it must be accompanied by a medical or counselling certificate which clearly states:

  • that you were unfit to complete the assignment;
  • the date of the medical or counselling consultation; and
  • the period for which you were / are / will be unfit to complete the assignment.

Special assessment requirements

N/A

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Enthusiastic engagement is expected from students' side. 

Inclusion and engagement

If you need any special support, contact with lecturer directly. 

Participation requirements

To pass this unit, a student needs to get at least 50% marks in total. 

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have word processing skills, be able to use Internet and be able to do online research using the university's database. 

In-unit costs

N/A

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A