Unit Outline
XPD109
Introduction to Management
IPC Semester 1, 2024
John Mtandwa
DVC - Education
Academic Division (Division)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
John Mtandwa
Email: john.mtandwa@utas.edu.au
 
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
This unit provides students with an introduction to management concepts, functions and strategies. The unit outlines the key functions of management. The unit then explores the context surrounding management functioning, including an analysis of the broad environment in which organisations operate, the internal dynamics of organisational life, and the ethical climate that underpins sound management. This unit will also include a strong focus on general skills and abilities associated with conducting literature research and communicating effectively in an academic setting.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Identify and define foundational management theories, concepts and processes.
2.
Exercise judgement and recommend solutions for routine management issues.
3.
Communicate an academic argument supported by management literature.
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Multiple Choice Test
See the MyLO site for the due date
25 %
LO1
Assessment Task 2:
Essay Assignment
Week 10
25 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:
Examination
Exam Period
50 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: Multiple Choice Test
Task Description:
Students are required to attempt FIVE (5) online multiple-choice tests. Each test will be randomly constructed for every student. The online tests must be taken at a time of your choice during the designated week.
Students will need to log on to MyLO using their university electronic mail username and password.

Topics covered for the tests will be available on the assessments page on MyLO.

Task Length:
10 multiple-choice questions per test to be completed within a 10-minute window
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
25 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Describe and explain various management theories and practices.
LO1
2
Use the concepts and language of management in context.
LO1
3
Apply management theories to practical situations.
LO1
 
Assessment Task 2: Essay Assignment
Task Description:
The purpose of this assessment task to is to develop and assess your knowledge about the sustainable management of a key managerial issue. You are expected to cite a minimum of SEVEN (7) academic journal articles in your essay.

This assessment task aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 8 (i.e., Decent Work and Economic Growth) by introducing and assessing development-oriented management concepts that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.

Requirements:
This assignment requires you to construct a report response to ONE (1) of the topics detailed in the Assessment Tasks>Essay Assignment folder on MyLO.

Completing the assignment:
Before you begin your essay, download, and complete the self-paced learning activity “Completing the Essay Assignment checklist” which is available in MyLO. This will ensure you have addressed the tasks you need to complete your essay.

Submitting the assignment:
You must submit an electronic copy of your MS Word or PDF files only through the Assignment submission link on MyLO.

NB: Your word limit includes everything in your assignment except for the list of references.

Submissions in any other file formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be sufficient for the purposes of on-time submission.

Task Length:
1500 words (maximum)
Due Date:
Week 10
Weight:
25 %
 
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
The Introduction provides a detailed overview of the essay's concepts and scope
LO1
2
Definition of key foundational management theory, concepts and processes
LO1
3
Exercise judgement for routine management issues through the use of relevant newsworthy examples
LO1
4
The Conclusion section recommends sustainable solutions for routine management issues
LO2
5
Communicate an academic argument supported by relevant peer-reviewed academic research articles
LO2
6
Communicate a written academic argument using appropriate academic language and structure
LO3
7
Adherence to the Harvard Referencing Guideline document provided
LO3
8
Adherence to formatting requirements
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: Examination
Task Description:
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess your knowledge about the sustainable management of key managerial issues. This assessment task aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 8 (i.e., Decent Work and Economic Growth) by introducing and assessing development-oriented management concepts that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.

The exam comprises TWO (2) Sections:

Section A requires students to attempt FOUR (4) essay questions from a choice of seven options (for a total of 40 marks). The questions will be based on those discussed in the tutorial sessions.

Section B requires students to attempt ONE (1) essay question from a choice of two alternatives (for a total of 10 marks). The questions will be based on the readings for the ‘Management’, ‘Marketing’ and ‘Human Resource Management’.

Task Length:
500 words per answer
Due Date:
Exam Period
Weight:
50 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Define key foundational management theory, concepts and processes
LO1
2
Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable solutions to routine management issues through the use of relevant examples
LO2
3
Communicate an integrated academic argument
LO3
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.
 
 
 
Required Resources
Required reading materials
Robbins, SP, Coulter, MA, DeCenzo DA & Woods, M 2022, Management: The Essentials, 5th ed., Pearson, Melbourne (available for purchase via MyLO).
 
Recommended reading materials
Bateman, TS, Snell, SA & Konopaske, R 2016, Management, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York.
Maxwell, JC 2013, The 17 Indisputable laws of teamwork: Embrace them and empower your team, Thomas Nelson, USA.
Robbins, SP, Bergman, I & Coulter, M 2018, Management, 8th ed., Pearson, Victoria.
Samson, D, Donnet, T & Daft, R 2018,  Fundamentals of Management, 6th Asia- Pacific ed., Cengage, Victoria.
Schermerhorn, JR, Davidson, D, Woods, McBarron, E, Ahron Factor, Fatima Junaid & Simon, A 2020, Management, 7th Asia-Pacific ed., Wiley, Milton, QLD. 
 
Other required resources
In addition to the texts recommended above, you are also expected to be familiar with the key professional publications in the discipline from which useful insights may be derived. In particular, you are encouraged to review regularly the relevant papers that are published in: • HRM Magazine • Professional Manager Magazine • Australian Financial Review