Organisational Skills 2

Unit code: APP2024 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
APP1015 - Organisational Skills 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit of study extends students' theoretical understanding and skill development in areas relevant to working within an organisational setting. Students will have the opportunity to critically examine theory relating to group dynamics and processes and reflect on the applicability of these theoretical concepts when completing group activities and assignments. This will help foster students’ knowledge and skills in working effectively within groups which is a key attribute for future career success. Other topics that will be examined in this unit include cooperation and conflict, implementing change, power dynamics, and the organisational contextualisation of decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exhibit knowledge of intra and inter-group processes including communication, decision-making, conflict and co-operation and the use and abuse of power;
  2. Appraise the process of organisational change, resistance to change and effective organisational change interventions;
  3. Exemplify group project skills and critically reflect on group processes and dynamics; and
  4. Critique the real world applicability of group process and organisational behaviour research.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 30%
Group presentation on volunteering at an organisation (20 minutes) and individual reflection on group processes and dynamics (300 words)
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: 20%
Multiple choice and short answer test (1 hour)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Report on organisational skills topic that includes gaining an employee's perspective on the topic. (Two parts,1800 words in total)

Required reading

Recommended readings will be listed on VU Collaborate.

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