Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

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At the end of the fourth year of enrolment each student
must submit a report on his or her research in the form of a
4-5.000 word article in a form suitable for submission to a
nominated journal which publishes empirical research
related to counselling psychology. This report must be
accompanied by a technical supplement containing detailed
results, raw data, and copies of measures used.
References
American Psychological Association Publication Manual. 3rd ed,
Washington, DC, The Association, 1984
Sternberg, R.J. The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Scientific
Writing. 3rd ed, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1993
88701 Management 2: (Resources)
Course: MBA
Prerequisites: normally all subjects taught in the
first term of the course. This subject is
compulsory (conversion students excepted)
2 Subject aims
The basic objective of this subject is to provide a broad
m understanding of, and some basic practical skills for, the
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will be complemented by study of the place of innovation
and internationalism. Issues addressed will be seen to draw
2. from, and contribute to, other subjects in the course.
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to provide an introduction to the process of planning an
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4, to provide an introduction to the methods of acquiring
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Subject description
The subject will emphasise the largely integrated nature of
resource management from the point of view of general
management.
Planning resource requirements.
Acquiring resources:
information as a corporate resource;
human -the nature and role of the personnel function
in attracting, retaining and motivating competent
employees;
financial -acquiring an appropriate financial mix
including short termnong term funds, debt/equity, local
and foreign currency etc., mechanics of fund raising,
sources of advice etc.;
what is happening in financial markets now;
capital investment - approaches to selection of
investments in plant and equipment, buildings, R&D and
other long term assets;
materials - sourcing materials, parts and other non
capital resources;
Implications of international sourcing of materials,
personnel, information, finance and capital assets both
for domestic use and in overseas operations;
Controlling resource use: key concepts in control of
human, financial and materials resources:
use of financial and non financial indicators
accounting and management reporting systems.
Texts or references
Brealey, R.A. and Myers, S.C. Principles of Corporate Finance. 4th
edn, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1991
Butler, J.E. et al. Strategy and Human Resource Management. Ohio,
South Western Pulishing Company, 1991
Earl, M.J. Management Strategies for Information Technology.
New York, Prentice Hall, 1989
Emmanuel, C, and Otley, D.Accounting for Management Control.
Berkshire, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985
Howell, R.A. and Soucy, S.R. 'Capital Investment in the New
Manufacturing Environment', ManagementAccounting. November
1987, pp. 26-32
Howell, R.A. and Soucy, S.R. 'Operating Controls in the New
Manufacturing Environment', Management Accounting. October
1987, pp. 25-31
Schuler, R.S. et al. Human Resource Management in Australia.
3rd edn, Sydney, Harper & Row, 1992
Smith, A.N. and Medley, D.B. Information Resource Management.
Cinncinnati, South-Western, 1987
Stern, J.M. and Chew, Jr. D.H. (eds) The Revolution in Corporate
Finance. Oxford. Blackwell, 1986
Welsch, G.A. et al. Budgeting, Profit Planning and Control. 5th edn,
Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall, 1988
88702 Management 3: (Ideas)
Course: MBA
Prerequisites: normally all subjects taught in the
first term of the course. This subject is
compulsory for all students
Subject aims
The basic objectives of this subject are to develop an attitude
towards business that encourages and supports innovation
and creativitv as essential comDonents of successful business.
and to provide some basic pra;tical skills for the
management of ideas within the business. Internationalism
and technology will be inherent themes, and the subject will
draw on the knowledge gained in other subjects of the MBA.
Specific objectives include:
to establish a framework that encourages managers to
seek out, encourage and utilise opportunities for
creativity and innovation to generate sustainable
competitive advantage;
to examine some of the methods for generating high
value-added products (goods or services) through the
application of ideas/intellectual skills/creativity;
to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for
managers and their enterprises to respond positively and
creatively to changes in their operating environment.
Subject description
Topics to be covered include:
the importance of innovation in business operations:
encouragement and management of innovation, new
product development, process innovation, and R&D;
market driven behaviour: making marketable products
rather than customary or easily-made products; creation
of new markets;
building ideas into products: product design quality, ,
production quality control, image, support and service,
manufacturing technologies, produc6vity;
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship: new ventures,
judgement, risk taking; managing and decision support
in an uncertain environment;