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to encourage appreciation of the linkages between
different economies and the impact of changes in the
international economy on specific markets and
industries.
Subject description
Topics to be covered include:
Economics and efficiency
critical economic concepts for management
Management, industryand government
market structure, conduct and performance
performance indicators
policies for improved performance
government and industry policy
adapting to structural change
The macroeconomic environment
key macroeconomic variables
sources of information on economic performance
influences on the level of economic activity
economic fluctuations
The international environment
trade and capital flows
the determination of exchange rates
managing foreign exchange exposure
international financial markets
implications of the international economy for
managerial decision making.
Texts or References
Drake, P.J. and Nieuwenhuysen, J.P. Economic Growth for Australia,
Melbourne, Oxford University Press, 1988
Economic Roundup, The Treasury, Selected Publications, The
Economist
Indecs. State of Play 7: The Australiah Economic Policy Debate,
Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1992
Keating, M. and Dixon, G. Making Economic Policy in Australia,
1983-1988. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire, 1989
Reserve Bank of Australia (Selected Bulletins and Special Reports)
Terry, C., Jones, R. and Braddock, R. Australian Microeconomic
Policies. 3rd edn. Sydney, Prentice Hall, 1988
BHI 10
Organisations and Management
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lecture/tutorial
Assessment: examination/assignments
Subject aims and description
The objectives of this subject are:
to enable students to gain an understanding of the issues
facing managers in organisations and the context in
which they operate;
to develop students' abilities to apply organisation theory
to organisation situations;
to help students better appreciate the context of work
and their own roles as organisation members.
Opportunities are also provided to help the student develop
research skills through independent inquiry; and to
appreciate the value of independent study as well as the
value of learning to be an effective group member.
Textbooks
To be advised
References
As advised in lectures and tutorials
~ ~ 2 2 0 Organisational Behaviour 1
No. of hours per week: three hours for semester
one
Prerequisite: BH110 Organisations and
Management
Instruction: classes
Assessment: assignments/presentations
Subject aims and description
The major aim of the subject is to give students a sound
knowledge and personal understanding of the impact of
human behaviour on work in groups and organisations. There
is an increasing emphasis in organisations on creating selfmanaaina
work teams. and students will be asked to
systematkally develop competencies in working in group
situations. Student experiences both in and out of the class
will be used as a starting point for this development. By
reflecting on their experience and applying their personal
learning, students will gain insight into the behaviour of
people as individuals and group members within
organisational settings. They will be challenged to learn
about their own behaviour and their impact on others. Some
class sessions may be conducted in the Management
Behaviour Laboratory where activities may be recorded for
student use. Assessment will be used to complement the
student's growing understanding of the subject through the
use of both individual and group assignments.
Textbook
Bailey, J., Shermerhorn, j., Hunt, J. and Osborn, R. Managing
Organisational Behaviou,: 2nd edn, Brisbane, Jacaranda Wiley, 1991
References
Dunford, R. Organisational Behaviouc An Organisational Analysis
Perspective. North Ryde, N.S.W., Addison-Wesley, 1992
Hellriegel, D., Slocum, J. and Woodman, R. Organisational
Behaviour. 6th edn, St. Paul, West Publishing Company, 1992
Robbins, 5. Organisational Behaviouc Concepts, Controversies and
Applications. 6th edn, Eaglewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1991
~ ~ 2 2 1 Human Resource Management 1
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BH110 Organisations and
Management
Instruction: classes
Assessment: assignments - group and
individual, and presentations
Subject aims and description
The human resources of an organisation are one of its major
assets and the focus of this subject is on the understanding
and management of those resources through the application
of appropriate techniques, functions and management
approaches.
The subject aims to enable students to understand the nature
and importance of human resources as an organisational
asset and to provide a knowledge of the theories, techniques
and approaches to dealing with people-related problems and
issues.
The subject covers:
the nature and importance of human resources in
achieving organisational effectiveness;
HR planning and staffing the organisation;
basic interviewing and negotiating skills;
training and developing employees;
analysing, evaluating and compensating work;
establishing and maintaining effective employee
relations.