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The prime focus of this subject is to enable students to
apply the generic theory of training program design to their
own organizational environment in an innovative and
srjtematic manner.
Topics include: writing course aims and objectives,
presentation of design specifications, delivery of training
program designs, ordering and structuring course content,
the principles of specificity, modes of delivery, principles of
adult learning, development of materials and manuals,
learning contracts, professional development.
Textbooks
Material in this course is based on Davies. A,, Stock, J. Maclecd. J.,
Williams, C. and Cmss, M. The Management of Training. The Training
Technology Programme, Vol. 7, U.K.: Panhenon Publishing, 1987, but
has been adapted to Australian conditions by course lecturers
Pepper, A.D. Managing the Training and Development Function. U.K.:
Gower, 1989
~ ~ 8 2Training 2 ~ Innovation and Evaluation
Thirty-six hours over two x two-day block
modules (eight hours per day)
A subject in the Graduate Certificate in Training
Management.
Subject aims and description
Course participants are instructed in the identified
knowledge, skills, competencies and work requirements of
training program innovation and evaluation. The prime focus
of this unit is to provide course participants with the
appropriate theory and resources to both manage and
evaluate innovative training programs in a changing market
driven organizational environment.
Topics include: training and the management of innovation,
innovative training methods, influence of effects of
innovative training, models of training evaluation, training
effects, designing evaluation interventions, quantitive and
qualitative analysis, cost benefit training analysis, the
marketing of training, professional development.
Textbooks
Material in this course is based on Dwies, A,, Stock, 1. Macleod, J.,
Williams, C. and Cross, M. The Management of Training. The Training
Technology Programme, Vol. 7, U.K.: Parthenon Publishing. 1987, but
has been adapted to Australian conditions by course lecturers
Pepper, A.D. Managing the Training and Development Function. U.K.:
Gmr, 1989
~ ~ 8 2Administration 3 ~ of Training
Thirty-six hours over two x two-day block
modules (eight hours per day)
A subjea in the Graduate Certificate in Training
Management.
Subject aims and description
Course participants are provided with the identified
knowledge, skills of on-the-job practical management of
training program administration. The principal aim of the
course is to enable participants to manage the
organizational pressure, demands and resources of program
administration in an innovative and systematic manner.
Topics include: Training Guarantee Act Legislation,
compliance with legislation, book-keeping, computer
applications, The National Training Board, competency
standards, organizational HRD functions, theory of
organizational behaviour, budgeting, resource administration,
professional development.
Textbooks
Material in this course is based on Dwies, A., Stock, J., Macleod. 1..
Williams. C. and Cross, M. The Management of Training. The Training
Technology Programme, Vol. 7, U.K.: Panhenon Publishing, 1987, but
has been adapted to Australian conditions by course lecturers
Pepper. A.D. Managing the Training and Development Function. U.K.:
Gower, 1989
EF920 Managing the Growing Business
No. of hours: fifty-six hours
A subject in the Master of Enterprise Innovation.
Subject aims and description
The focus of study in this unit is the growth pattern or
business cycle that seems to characterise small businesses,
both as independent entities or as part of a corporation, in
their development. The principles and theories of
organisational behaviour are'introduced and their relevance
to management of the growing business is examined. A
model of business growth is explored and the means by
which even large companies can maintain their growth and
impetus are discussed. Case studies (many Australian) which
illustrate the preservation and perseverance of growth stages
are examined.
Textbooks
Hindle, K.G. How to Use Organisational Behaviour. Melbourne:
Learnfast Press, 1991
Kao, J.I. The Entrepreneurial Organization. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:
Prentice Hall, 1991
References
Anderson, R.L. et a/. Managing Growing Firms. Englewood Cliffs:
Prentice-Hall, 1987
Davie. R.S. and Stamm, W.J. Australian Case Studies. 1990
Drucker. F! lnnovation & Entrepreneuahip: Principles & Practice.
London: Heinemann, 1985
EE923 Growth Venture Evaluation
No. of hours: fifty-six hours
A subject in the Master of Enterprise Innovation.
Subject aims and description
This is a case and research based course which provides
students with the ability to apply the skills acquired in EF811
to analysis and decision making in vital areas of financing
and evaluating entrepreneurial ventures characterised by the
stresses of high growth rates. Topics include:
evaluating opportunities: business plans; franchising;
seeking, assessing and acquiring resources: searching for
financial resources, valuing existing business; leveraging
buyout; legal forms of organisation; budding, partners;
securities, law and private financing; share market
options; ventuie capital;
managing and harvesting the venture: initial public
offering; partner-investor relations; takeovea: bankruptcy.
Textbook
Stevenson, H.H. Roberts, M.J. and Grousbeck, H.I. New Business
Ventures and The Entrepreneur. 3rd ed, Homewood, Ill.: Irwin, 1989
References
Davie, R.S. and Stamm, W.J. Australian Case Studies. 1990
Golis, C.C. Enterprise and Venture Capital, An Entrepreneurs and
Investors Handbook. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 1989
EF924 Advanced Business Plan
No. of hours: fifty-six hours over two
semesters
A subject in the Master of Enterprise Innovation.
Subject aims and description
This course requires students, in supervised teams, to write
their second business plan. They draw on the experience of
their first effort in the EF814 course and the growing