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This subject may include some class work in the Management
Behaviour Laboratory, 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.
Textbook
Stone, R.J. Human Resources Management. Brisbane, Jacaranda
Wiley, 1991
References
Clark, R. Australian Human Resources Management: Framework and
Practice. 2nd edn, Sydney, McGraw-Hill, 1992
Schuler, R.S., Dowling, P.J. Smart, J.P. and Huber, V.L. Human
Resource Management in Australia. 2nd edn, Sydney, Harper
Educational, 1992
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5. No. of hours per week: three hours
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Prerequisite: BH110 Organisations and
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Instruction: classes
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Subject aims
The aim of the field of study known as organisation design is
to create an understanding of what 'good organisation' is for
I. each of a great variety of institutions that are engaged in
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very different activities on all kinds of scales within
contrasting economic, social, political and cultural settings.
Within this context, the subject aims 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.
Subject description
The subject covers five main areas of study
The contextual dimensions of organisation:
the external environment;
goals and effectiveness.
Organisation structure and design:
the design of jobs and work structures;
organisation bureaucracy, size and growth;
organisation technology;
functional, product and matrix structures
Design influences on dynamic processes:
information and control;
organisational change.
Integrating the total system.
Organisational research.
References
Bolman, L. and Deal. T. Reframing Organisations: Artistry. Choice and
Leadership. San Francisco. Jossey and Bass, 1991
Lewis, G., Morkel, A. and Hubbard, G., Cases in Australian Strategic
Management. Sydney, Prentice Hall, 1991
Robbins, S.P. and Barnwell, N.S. Organisation Theoryin Australia.
2nd edn, Sydney, Prentice Hall, 1994
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61-1223 Dynamics of the Multicultural
Workplace
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BH110 Organisations and
Management or earlier equivalent
Instruction: classes
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims
The aim of this subject is to enhance the student's sensitivity
to an understanding of issues affecting a multicultural
workplace.
A number of key concepts such as culture, group dynamics
and managerial practice will be examined.
Textbooks and References
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6~330 Organisation Behaviour 2
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BH22O Organisation Behaviour 1
Instruction: classes
Assessment: learning contract and a reflective
essay
Subject aims and description
OB2 is designed to extend students' knowledge base and
personal skills in the field of group and organisational
behaviour. The subject departs from traditional formats in
that it is student-centred, group-based and active. Study will
focus primarily on the 062 group itself, functioning as an
organisation in its own right: its composition, resources,
collective skills and patterns of relationships. Apart from
participating in discussions and experiential exercises,
students will be encouraged to take initiative in designing,
implementing and evaluating a personalised learning
program through the use of a learning contract.
Textbooks and references
Tyson, T. Working with Groups. South Melbourne, Macmillan, 1989
Other readings will be given to participants during the course
6~331 Human Resource Management 2
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: BH221 Human Resource
Management and at least one other 0.0. subject
stage 2
Instruction: classes
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims and description
This subject will extend some of the knowledge and skills of
HRM 1 with some emphasis on training and development
aspects, and major workplace issues and changes.
The subject covers:
strategic planning and human resources management;
change and organisational culture;
workforce planning and adjustment: redundancy,
redeployment and career management;
basic training, coaching and helping skills;
international human resources management.