1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Recommended reading
Judd, C.M., Smith, E.R., Kidder, L.N., Research Method in Social
Relations. 6th edn, Holt, Fort Worth, Texas, Rinehart, Winston,
1991
BH710
Processes of lnquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour, Part 3
(Framing Organisational Learning)
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: design research, conduct and analyse pilot
interviews 40%; essay providing rationale for research design
60%
A subject in the Masters in Organisation Behaviour
0 biective
To develop a capacity to evaluate methodological
alternatives for investigating a particular research focus; to
design qualitative research; and to develop skills in in-depth
interviewing.
Content
This unit considers alternative frameworks for researchine " a
complex organisation system. The nature of knowledge and
understanding is explored, along with alternate research
frameworks, and methods of qualitative data collection and
analysis. The technique of in-depth interviewing is practised
and developed.
Recommended reading
Marshall, C. and Rossman, G.B. Designing Qualitative Research,
Newbury Park, Sage, 1989
BH711 Processes of lnquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour, Part 4
(Managing Oneself in Role)
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: role analysis report
A subject in the Masters in Organisation Behaviour
Objective
To explore and understand the process, risks and judgements
required in finding, making and taking an organisational
role.
Content
The concepts of role, system and unconscious defences are
explored as a basis for understanding role performance in
organisations. The technique of organisational Role Analysis
is practised and developed.
Recommended reading
To be provided in class
BH804 Reading Unit 1
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: eligible for
enrolment in the Professional Doctorate or Masters by
coursewovk in Organisational Behaviour Assessment: to be
advised
This subject may at times be offered for conceptual and or
experiential bridging into postgraduate studies in
organisation behaviour.
BH805 Reading Unit 2
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: eligible for
enrolment in the Professional Doctorate or Masters by
coursework in Organisational Behaviour Assessment: to be
advised
This subject may at times be offered for conceptual and or
experiential bridging into postgraduate studies in
organisation behaviour.
B1711 Foundations of International Business
3 hours per week Hawthom Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: Assignments /Final Examination
A subject in the Masters of International Business
0 b jectives
This unit provides an introduction to the Masters
. program and a framework for the study of international
.
business.
It looks at the development of international business
from an historical perspective up until the present day,
and outlines the key challenges facing international
business managers into the 21st Century. Whilst
eclectic and global in coverage the unit also seeks to
focus on the to~ic from the context of Australia's
international outlook and perspectives.
Content
International business; historical development; macro -
economic factors; international trade; balance of payments
accounts and international monetary systems; global
investment factors; international organisational, cultural,
political and technological environment; competition and
competitive advantage; managing international business;
strategic decisions and implementation issues; Australia's
international context and a critical analysis of Australia's
international competitive advantage; identification of future
trends and opportunities.
Recommended reading
Punnett, B.J. and Ricks, D.A., Intmtional Business. Boston,
PSW-Kent, 1992
8171 2 International Marketing
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil though a
basic understanding of the marketing discipline is assumed
Assessment: Assignments & Final Examination
A subject in the Masters of International Business
Objectives
To provide a framework for international marketing
and for the role of the marketeer in an international
setting.
To raise awareness of the opportunities in international
trade (particularly export) and to examine some of the
obstacles.
To examine some of the most unusual aspects of the
economic environment of the international operator.
To enable students to understand the special nature of
international marketine and the social and cultural
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