This course aims to provide an overview of theories and practices that prepare students to become effective managers and leaders in organisations. Specifically, the topics of this class are designed to enhance students’ appreciation of self-understanding and development (managerial roles, personality, decision-making), interpersonal dynamics and communication (motivation, social influence, group decision-making, leadership, cross-cultural management), and organisational features (i.e., social dilemma, organisational culture) that altogether build foundation and confidence as future managers and leaders.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. List relevant theories, models, and frameworks for managerial work.
2. Accurately define different theories, models, and frameworks for managerial work.
3. Describe managerial work from relevant theoretical standpoints.
4. Critically discuss weaknesses and strengths of different theories relevant to managerial work.
5. Apply their own experience from the relevant theoretical framework.
6. Apply theoretical models and concepts to current management practices, problems, and issues.

Research-Led Teaching

This course draws on and teaches models and frameworks based on empirical research in management theory and organisational behaviour and as such, takes an evidence-based approach to management. The assessment in the course requires students to engage in analytic and critical thinking and the application of the models and frameworks to observational data. Further, students will be provided with the opportunity to develop research literacy through the use of examples and discussion of research design and methodology relevant to the discipline. The course convener has both research and practical experience in several topics covered in the course and will incorporate discussion of this experience into the lectures, which include tutorial activities that will also be guided by research findings in the discipline and positively allow students to experience managerial training as well.

Field Trips

There are no field trips for this course

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional costs for this course

Examination Material or equipment

There is a final examination for this course held during the end of the semester examination period. All examination information will be communicated directly to students by the ANU Examinations Office. Specific details of the exam date will be available closer to the commencement of the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/. Further advice will be provided by the end of Week 10.

The examination will be administered online via Wattle (in which case it will be open-book). Students are responsible for ascertaining and confirming arrangements for the exam.

Required Resources

Samson, D., Daft, R. L., & Donnet, T. (2021). Management (7th Ed.). Cengage AU.

The textbook is available as a hard copy from the bookstore or as an e-book from the publisher - e-book license is also available from the Library.

Any further readings will be made available via the course Wattle site as necessary.

Recommended Resources

Journals:

Academy of Management Journal

Academy of Management Review

Administrative Science Quarterly

Harvard Business Review

Journal of Applied Psychology

Journal of Management

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Journal of Organizational Behaviour

Journal of Vocational Behaviour

Management and Organisation Review

Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes

Organization Science

Personnel Psychology

Note: most of these journals are available in full text through the ANU Library on-line site:

http://anulib.anu.edu.au/search/e-resources/index.html

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, and to individuals

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1: Introduction to Management, People and Organisations Week commencing 20 February 2023	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Please note: Tutorials begin Week 1
2	Week 2: History, Roles and Functions Week commencing 27 February 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 2 - The evolution of management thinking. Research Article: Check Wattle.
3	Week 3: Work Motivation Week commencing 6 March 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 16 - Motivating employees. Research Article: Check Wattle. Assignment Due: Short Essay 1 - Friday 10 March @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Tutorial Quiz 1 - Sunday 12 March @ 23:59 AEST.
4	Week 4: Personality and Work Week commencing 13 March 2023 Pre-recorded lecture - Canberra Day public holiday on Monday 13 March 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 14 - Understanding individual behaviour. Research Article: Check Wattle.
5	Week 5: Leading groups and teams Week commencing 20 March 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 18 - Leading teams. Research Article: Check Wattle. Assignment Due: Short Essay 2 - Friday 24 March @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Tutorial Quiz 2 - Sunday 26 March @ 23:59 AEST.
6	Week 6: Managing start-up and new ventures Week commencing 27 March 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 6 - The environment of entrepreneurship and small-business management. Research Article: Check Wattle.
7	Week 7: Cross-cultural Management Week commencing 17 April 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 4 – Managing in a global environment. Research Article: Check Wattle. Assignment Due: Major Essay - Sunday 16 April @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Short Essay 3 - Friday 21 April @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Tutorial Quiz 3 - Sunday 23 April @ 23:59 AEST.
8	Week 8: Communication Week commencing 24 April 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 17 - Communication in organisations. Research Article: Check Wattle.
9	Week 9: Judgement and Decision making Week commencing 1 May 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 9 - Managerial decision making. Research Article: Check Wattle. Assignment Due: Short Essay 4 - Friday 5 May @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Tutorial Quiz 4 - Sunday 7 May @ 23:59 AEST.
10	Week 10: Leadership Week commencing 8 May 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 15 – Leadership. Research Article: Check Wattle.
11	Week 11: Organisational Culture Week commencing 8 May 2023	Required Reading: Chapter 3 - The environment and corporate culture. Research Article: Check Wattle. Assignment Due: Short Essay 5 - Friday 19 May @ 23:59 AEST Assignment Due: Tutorial Quiz 5 - Sunday 21 May @ 23:59 AEST.
12	Week 12: Final Exam Review	No Required Reading This Week Note: Date and Period of the Exam to be announced on Wattle, in Lectures and via email during the Semester.

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

This course has tutorials. Further details about the structure and teaching activities for this course will be available on the course Wattle site by start of Week 0. Both face-to-face and online tutorial options will be provided. Students are encouraged to attend face-to-face tutorials but also have online options.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
1. 10 in-class Questions (10 x 1%)	10 %	*	*	1,2,3
2. 5 Tutorial Quizes (5 x 3%)	15 %	*	*	1,2,3
3. 5 Short Essay (5 x 3%)	15 %	*	*	1,2,3,4
4. Major Essay (30%)	30 %	16/04/2023	02/05/2023	1,2,3,4,5,6
5. Final Exam (30%)	30 %	*	29/06/2023	1,2,3,4,5,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is expected in all classes and tutorials. Lectures and Tutorials will be face-to-face, and a Zoom option will be available for those that are unable to attend. However, assessments are based on attendance, content, and experiences within lectures and tutorials; therefore, attendance and participation are highly recommended. Students are expected to read the course material prior to attending as this will aid with both learning and the assessment. Weekly consultations are posted for students that would like to drop in and ask questions, a Zoom option will also be available for this, and details will be posted in Week 1.

Examination(s)

There is a final examination for this course held during the end of the semester examination period. All examination information will be communicated directly to students by the ANU Examinations Office. Specific details of the exam date will be available closer to the commencement of the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/. Please refer to the Wattle site for more information to be provided in Week 10.

Assessment Task 1

1. 10 in-class Questions (10 x 1%)

Total Value: 10 %

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, and 3

Due dates: In-class questions on lecture days

Details: Students are required to undertake ten (10) in-class questions offered in Weeks 2-11 of the course. These will be assigned as part of the Lectures and content from the Lectures and group discussions. Therefore, attendance and participation are highly recommended. More information about assessment tasks, including marking criteria, will be provided on the Wattle course site.

Return of assessment with feedback: Within two weeks of submission.

Experiment Participation option: A student may replace ONE in-class Question with ONE hour (1 credit) of SONA experiment Participation; maximum THREE in-class Questions/3 hours SONA experience. In this case, the student will receive full marks for the replaced in-class question. Note, however, that the SONA experiment participation must be concluded by Friday, 19th May (end of week 11). SONA participation gives students opportunities to better understand an application of decision-making driven by experimentation and can be assessed through Learning outcome 6.

 

Late submission and extensions are not permitted for this assessment task.

Assessment Task 2

2. 5 Tutorial Quizes (5 x 3%)

Total Value: 15 %

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, and 3

Due dates:

Tutorial Quiz 1: Due by 11:59 PM Sunday 12 March. Tutorial Quiz 1 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 2 and Week 3.

Tutorial Quiz 2: Due by 11:59 PM Sunday 26 March. Tutorial Quiz 2 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 4 and Week 5.

Tutorial Quiz 3: Due by 11:59 PM Sunday 23 April. Tutorial Quiz 3 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 6 and Week 7.

Tutorial Quiz 4: Due by 11:59 PM Sunday 7 May. Tutorial Quiz 4 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 8 and Week 9.

Tutorial Quiz 5: Due by 11:59 PM Sunday 21 May. Tutorial Quiz 5 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 10 and Week 11.

Details: Each tutorial quiz (multiple-choice quiz) will assess the student's knowledge of the Course material covered in the textbook/lecture notes and reading materials in approximately two-week segments. 10 questions worth 3% of the Course total will be administered via Wattle (i.e., online), and results will be provided to students after the quiz closes. One attempt only will be permitted, and the assessment will be time limited to thirty (30) minutes. The quiz window on Wattle will open at 10 AM on Wednesday and close by 11:59 PM Sunday Week 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Tutorial quizzes are counted ONLY when students attend Tutorials (e.g., Tutorial Quiz 1 is counted ONLY when students attend BOTH Tutorials Week 2 and Week 3). More information about assessment task will be provided on the Wattle course site.

Marking criteria: Correct answers to multiple-choice questions.

Return of assessment: After the quiz closes.

Late submission and extensions are not permitted for this assessment task.

Assessment Task 3

3. 5 Short Essay (5 x 3%)

Total Value: 15 %

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, and 4

Assessment type: Individual

Suggested length: 300 words (±10%) Any portion above the word limit will not be read or marked.

Due dates:

Short Essay 1: Topic/question will be released after the Lecture on Monday 27 February. Due by 11:59 PM Friday 10 March.

Short Essay 2: Topic/question will be released after the Lecture on Monday 13 March. Due by 11:59 PM Friday 24 March.

Short Essay 3: Topic/question will be released after the Lecture on Monday 27 March. Due by 11:59 PM Friday 21 April.

Short Essay 4: Topic/question will be released after the Lecture on Monday 24 April. Due by 11:59 PM Friday 5 May.

Short Essay 5: Topic/question will be released after the Lecture on Monday 8 May. Due by 11:59 PM Friday 19 May.

Details: Students are required to write a short essay. Topic/questions will be released after the Lecture Week 2, 4 ,6, 8, and 10. Students will have 11 days to do the assessment and submit it via Wattle through Turnitin on Friday of the following week. Students will be provided with concise written feedback. More information about assessment task will be provided on the Wattle course site.

Marking criteria: Details on marking criteria, including the rubric, will be available on Wattle.

Feedback by: within two weeks of the submission.

Late submissions without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% per working day.

Assessment Task 4

4. Major Essay (30%)

Total Value: 30 %

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Details: By Sunday, 16 April, 11.59PM, each student will submit via Turnitin a major essay immediately AFTER the mid-semester break that demonstrates their academic understanding of a topic of high relevance to the course. Specific guidelines, including details of the topic and marking criteria, are included in the assignment brief, which is available on Wattle in Week 1. The essay task will be 1500 words (+/- 10%) using APA referencing style and DOUBLE spacing, any portion above the word limit will not be read or marked. Further guidance on the Major Essay will be published on Wattle from the beginning of the semester.

Importantly, this essay is an assignment where the student is expected to demonstrate skills in researching a significant management issue. Accordingly, as this is the major theoretical assessment task for the Course, students must reveal their familiarity with the textbook, wattle articles, and their own research of relevant journals to create and sustain a compelling scholarly narrative that states the position they take in relation to the essay question and demonstrates clearly why and how that position is well reasoned. Please note that Wikipedia and other popular online similar sources are not peer-reviewed academic material and should NOT be relied upon as they often contain factual errors as well as simplistic or problematic interpretations of many concepts.

Submission/Presentation Details: The use of strict and professional expression is expected. The APA referencing style is to be used (see wattle). For further information about academic referencing, please visit https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/resources/handouts/referencing-style-g. Please submit the assignment online via Wattle through Turnitin.

Marking criteria: The marking criteria will be provided on Wattle.

Feedback by: Tuesday, 2 May.

Late submission without an extension is penalised at the rate of 5% per working day.

Assessment Task 5

5. Final Exam (30%)

Total value: 30%

Learning Outcomes:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

A final examination comprising a choice of short answer questions (from a selection) and several essay questions (from a selection) will be conducted during the

formal final examination period. The examination will be designed to assess the student's understanding of the Course material from the comprehensive perspectives of

the players in the workplace.

Instructions:

The examination will be administered online via Wattle (in which case it will be open-book). Students are responsible for ascertaining and confirming arrangements for the exam.

Detailed information about the Final Exam for this course will be provided in class and on Wattle by the end of Week 10. It will be conducted during the end of the semester examination period on a date and time to be announced.

Time limit: 15 minutes of reading time + 120 minutes of writing time

Return of assessment: with the release of final grades 29 June 2023

Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks is not permitted in this course.

 

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Please see the relevant assessment task details above.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless specified otherwise in the assessment requirements, resubmission's are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students