MGT101 Principles of Management
Unit Code
MGT101
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
None
Credit Points
10
Overview
Principle of Management (MGT101) develops students’ understanding of management and the nature of organisations, their structure and operation. The subject teaching areas include the development of organisations and management, the context or environment of an organisation; what constitutes performance for an organisation, and sustainability.
This subject introduces students to the roles and function of managers including an introduction to organisational theory and the need for and the nature of management. It also examines the evolution of management theory, organisational environment, ethics and corporate social responsibility. Additionally, this subject includes a detailed investigation of the four functions of management: planning and decision making, organising, leading and motivating and controlling which are essential to managers across industries.
Associated Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☒ core subject
☐ elective subject
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major approaches to management and foundational knowledge of the diversity in management thinking.
- Demonstrate an understanding of management function and its role within an organisation.
- Research and discuss contemporary management theory using a variety of sources.
- Communicate management knowledge in a written context effectively.
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: In-Class Self Reflection of lecture (10 Classes) |  Week 3 - 12 | 15% |
| Assessment 2: Individual Case Study (1,000 words (+/- 10%)) | Week 5 | 15% |
| Assessment 3: Group Essay (Group of 3) (2000 words (+/- 10%)) | Week 9 | 30% |
| Assessment 4: Final Exam | Week 13 | 40% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Prescribed text
- Robbins, S.P., Coulter,M.A., De Cenzo, D.A., (2019) Fundamentals of Management, Global Edition 11th Ed. Pearson Higher Ed USA
- Laasch, O. (2024) Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability. 3rd edn. London: SAGE Publications.
Texts and References
- Kinicki, A., Williams, B., Scott-Ladd, B., Perry, M., Groth, M., Mitchell, B. and Ward, C. (2020) Management: A Practical Introduction, 3rd edn. McGraw-Hill Education Australia
Recommended Reading
- Robbins, S.P., Bergman, R., Stagg, I. and Coulter, M. (2018) Management, 8th edn. Pearson Australia.
- Samson, D., Donnet, T. and Daft, R.L. (2023) Management, 8th Asia-Pacific edn. Cengage Learning Australia.
- Schermerhorn, J.R., Davidson, P., Woods, P., McBarron, E., Factor, A., Junaid, F. and Simon, A. (2024) Management, 7th Asia-Pacific edn. John Wiley & Sons Australia.