COMMGMT 7006 - People and Organisations (M)
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMMGMT 7006 Course People and Organisations (M) Coordinating Unit Management Term Trimester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ankit Agarwal
Lecturer/Course Coordinator:聽Mr Ankit Agarwal
Location: Room 10.51, 10 Pulteney Street
Phone: +61 8 8313 4438
Email: ankit.agarwal@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Diagnose the causes and consequences of behavioural actions within organisations.
- Collaboratively and autonomously research, analyse and evaluate organisational business information from a wide variety of sources.
- Apply relevant contemporary theories, concepts and models in order to analyse organisational environments, cases and issues.
- Communicate their findings clearly and effectively using a variety of media.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
2-4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 3, 4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3, 4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
2-4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1-4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Textbook:
Wood, J., Zeffane, R., Fromholtz, M., Wiesner, R., Morrison, R., Factor, A., McKeown, T. (2019) Organisational Behaviour: Core concepts and applications, 5th Australasian Ed. John Wiley and Sons, Milton Qld.
You can access the course textbook via MyUni.
Recommended Resources
and web page are helpful resources for your academic writing and observance of the protocols and conventions of the Harvard referencing style. You also have access to numerous resources in the library including scholarly journals and alternative contemporary OB texts, but there are many readings which are relevant to the course. You are encouraged to read widely and critically with a focus on recent work (less than 5 years old) in periodicals, refereed academic journals and books. Some contemporary OB texts you may find useful include:
Kinicki, A., and Williams, B. 2012, Management – A Practical Introduction, McGraw Hill, Sydney
McShane, S., Olekalns, M., Newman, A., Martin, A. 2018, Oraganisational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge. Global Insights. 6th Edition. McGraw Hill, Sydney
Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A., Millett, B., Boyle M., T., 2012, Organisational Behaviour, Pearson Education, Australia
Recommended Readings
Students are provided weekly articles to read and come prepared for the seminars. Reading the recommended articles would help students learn the course content better. It will also provide them with an opportunity to critique ideas and understand how theoretical concepts assist us in understanding our world better.
Students are required to read beyond the core textbook to enhance their learning of organisational behaviour. As mentioned above, some specific seminar preparation readings drawing from the core text, journal articles and various online materials will be recommended as the course progresses. In addition, lectures will include citations you might find relevant, interesting and useful for following up key issues and theories useful in preparing your written assignments.You are encouraged to become familiar with the online and electronic databases and other information sources available in the main library. Familiarity with these information sources is important for the effective searching of academic literature. Some relevant academic journals are listed on the following page however, please note, this list is by no means comprehensive and is offered as a launching point for additional readings.
- Academy of Management Journal
- Academy of Management Perspectives (formerly Academy of Management Review)
- Administrative Science Quarterly
- Human Relations
- Journal of Applied Psychology
- Journal of Organizational Behaviour
- Journal of Management Inquiry
- Organization Science
- Organization Studies
- Work, Employment and Society
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
- New Zealand Management journal
- The British Journal of Administrative Management
Online Learning
MyUni will be extensively used in this course for announcements, resources and assessments. Students are advised to actively check the MyUni course webpage regularly for accessing information pertaining to the course (e.g., announcements, lecture slides, assessment details, tutorial preparation, additional readings and suggested links).
Please ensure you have access to the MyUni page before the start of the Trimester.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be taught as a 3-hour interactive seminar for 12 weeks starting 4th February 2021.
Each seminar will cover a topic in Seminar/Workshop format.
You will have access to lecture slides, and tutorial work before each seminar as well as the text and references to academic material. Students are advised to use the course material and to seek other resources as necessary to ensure comprehensive learning of the course topics.
Seminar sessions are designed to engage students in discussion and critical thinking,w which covers the course content and examples from personal and professional lives. These discussions emphasise the course content and provide students with an opportunity to explore and reflect on their experiences and relate those to the course content.
It is important in this course that you familiarise yourself with the text material before you come to class, so that you can participate in the in-class activities.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lecture / seminar / interactive discussion: 3 hours per week.
Reading and preparation: 2 hours per week (approximately). This would include reading the required information pre-seminar and up to an hour of self-study.
Learning Activities Summary
This course is taught on campus, using a flipped classroom technique
Lectures supported by problem-solving tutorials.
Students are expected to fully participate in small group discussions based on a series of pre-published questions and other activities. Students are expected to come fully prepared having read (at a minimum) the required text and having engaged with the additional readings as well. Notes as evidence of having prepared appropriately need to be brought to class.
As a minimum contribution, you are expected to raise at least one new idea/opinion/point in relation to the weekly question/s and respond to at least one comment by a fellow group member. Answers to questions are expected to be substantive and scholarly of approximately 100-150 words.
Specific Course Requirements
It is important in this course that you familiarise yourself with the text material before you come to class so that you can actively participate in all class activities. Consequently, the schedule of topics for this course, as outlined above, requires pre-class reading from the course textbook. Please come to the seminar prepared to participate. Doing so would enable you to get the most out of your involvement in this course.
Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Details and Due Dates Assessment Responsibility Weighting Due Date Preparation and contribution to weekly seminar discussion and debate Individual 10% Weekly starting week 2 In-class quiz Individual 30% Classes from 3-12 inclusive Position Paper (1500 words) Individual 30% 19th March 2021 on or before 11.59 pm. Research project (2000 words) Group 30% 16th April 2021 on or before 11.59 pm. Total 100%
ASSESSMENT 1: Participation and preparation (10%).
Students are expected to attend ALL seminars. Marks will be allocated for the preparation and participation, not for attendance, although the lecturer will keep an attendance record. The lecturer will check your preparation and any candidate not bringing their written preparation to each tutorial will have marks deducted from the total possible 10% each week (one mark or 1% for each time the preparation has not been satisfactorily completed and/or when not participating adequately).
ASSESSMENT 2: Online Quiz (30%).
Quizzes are conducted weekly from week 3 to week 12 based on the current week’s content covered. This multiple-choice quiz contains 10 questions. Each correct answer is awarded 0.30 marks and it is for a total maximum mark of 3. The time allowed is 10 minutes. No facility for multiple attempts.
ASSESSMENT 3: Individual Position Paper 1500 words (30%).
This assessment is designed to provide a real-world context for the study of Organisational Behaviour. The assessment task requires you to construct a position and argue that position on the provided topic. The goal is to convince your reader that your opinion is valid and defensible. You can follow the essay format to write this academic writing. It is expected to have at least 7 relevant recent references following the in-text Harvard referencing style with the correct reference list in the reference (bibliography) section. Please refer to the Communication Skills Guide available in the library or through the University website. Word count is considered for the body of the Position Paper (i.e. from Introduction to Conclusion).
Assessment Task:
Consider the following statement:
‘The world of work has changed considerably in the last 20 years. I can remember that I had colleagues with whom I shared life events, I called them my friends. It’s a bit hard to do that these days. What's with the gig economy and all that’.
How differently do you think 21st Century employees experience their work compared to employees from 20 years ago? Do you think the effects of technology and globalisation have had a positive effect on workers, how? What recommendations would you make to meet the challenges? You can present your position on your work experience and/or by reviewing the relevant literature resources you have.
ASSESSMENT 4: Group Research Project - 2000 words (30%).
In this assessment, you will be working in a group undertaking research, critical analysis and application of theory to your findings.
You can follow the Research Report format to write this academic writing. It is expected to have at least 10 relevant academic references following the in-text Harvard referencing style with the correct reference list in the reference (bibliography) section. Word count is considered for the body of the report (i.e. from Introduction to Conclusion/ Recommendations of the report).
Assessment Task:
Assume that your company has offered you a promotion as head of a division in a country that has a different culture from that of your native country. You are aware that you need to consider whether your leadership style will be effective or appropriate for the new location. Using two countries of your choice (your native country and one with a different culture), outline four of the most important factors relating to the style of leadership you should adopt when considering the offer of promotion into the new culture. You are to provide your analysis, research findings and recommendations that lead to organisational success.Assessment Detail
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Submission
All assessment submissions are to be made through TURNITIN.
Late assignments will be penalised in line with University policy.
Resubmission is not available.
Replacement/Additional Assessment may be granted in certain circumstances (e.g. medical, compassionate etc.).
Any requests for extensions must be made in writing, to the lecturer stating reasons, before the due date.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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