1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

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systematically develop competencies in working in group
situations. Student experiences both in and out of the class
will be used as a starting point for this development. By
reflecting on their experience and applying their personal
learning, students will gain insight into the behaviour of
people as individuals and group members within
organisational settings. They will be challenged to learn
about their own behaviour and their im~act on others. Some
class sessions may be conducted in the Experiential Learning
Centre where activities may be recorded for student use.
Assessment will be used to complement the student's
growing understanding of the subject through the use of
both individual and group assignments.
Recommended reading
Bailey, J., et al., Managing Organisational Behaviour. 2nd edn,
Brisbane, Jacaranda Wiley, 1991
Dunford, R. Organisational Behaviour: An Organisational Analysis
Pwspective. North Ryde, N.S.W., Addison-Wesley, 1992
Hellriegel, D., Slocum, J. and Woodman, R. Organisational
Behaviour. 6th edn, St. Paul, West Publishing Company, 1992
Robbins, S. Organisational Behaviour: Concepts, Controversies and
Applications. Australian & New Zealand, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,
Prentice Hall. 1994
BH22 1 Human Resource Management 1
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: BHllO
Organisations and Management .Assessment: individual
reports, discussions, journals, class participation
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
Objectives and Content
The human resources of an organisation are one of its major
assets and the focus of this subject is on the understanding
and management of those resources through the application
of appropriate techniques, functions and management
approaches.
The objectives are to:
Enable students to understand the nature and
importance of human resources as an organisational
asset and;
to provide a knowledge of the theories, techniques and
approaches to dealing with people-related problems and
issues.
The subject covers:
the nature and importance of human resources in
(D achieving organisational effectiveness;
HR planning and staffing the organisation;
. basic interviewing and negotiating skills;
training and developing employees;
analysing, evaluating and compensating work;
establishing and maintaining effective employee
relations.
This subject may include some class work in the
Experiential Learning Centre, where activities may be
observed and/or recorded. The Code of Ethics requires
students to sign a consent document at the beginning of the
semester. Any further queries about this matter should be
directed to the subject convener.
Recommended reading
Stone, R.J. Human Resource Management. 2nd edn Brisbane,
Jacaranda Wiley, 1995
Clark, R. Australian Human Resources Management Framework
and Practice. 2nd edn, Sydney, McGraw-Hill, 1992
Nankervis, A.R., Compton, R.L. and McCarthy, T.E., Strategic
Human Resource Management, Melbourne, Nelson Australia 1993
Schuler, R.S., Dowling, P.J. Smart, J.P. and Huber, V.L. Human
Resource Management in Australia. 2nd edn, Sydney, Harper
Educational, 1992
BH222 Organisation Design
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: BHllO
Organisations and Management Assessment: mid term test/
group based research project
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
Objectives
This subject is designed to create an understanding of
appropriate organisational design for different types of
organisations which operate within contrasting economic,
social, political and cultural settings.
Within this context, the objectives are to enable students to
identify some of the design choices that can be made and the
considerations relevant to these choices; to understand the main
problems that arise in designing structures and jobs, and to
develop skills in the analysis of practical problems through the
use of research and theory of organisation design and
involvement in the investigation of at least one organisation.
Content
The subject covers five main areas of study:
The contextual dimensions of organisation
the external environment;
strategies and goals.
Organisation structure and design
the design of jobs and work structures;
organisation bureaucracy, size and growth;
organisation technology;
functional, divisional and matrix structures.
Design influences on dynamic processes
information and control;
organisational change.
Integrating the total system.
Organisational research.
Recommended reading
Bolman, L. and Deal, T. Refaming Organisations Artistry, Choice
andLeadwship. San Francisco, Jossey and Bass, 1991
Lewis, G., Morkel, A. and Hubbard, G., Australian Strategic
Management Concepts, Context and Cases. Sydney, Prentice Hall,
1993 .. . Robbins, S.P. and Barnwell, N.S. Organisation Theory in
Australia. 2nd edn, Sydney, Prentice Hall, 1994