21813 Managing People

6cp
Postgraduate

This subject uses a behavioural science theory and research perspective to diagnose organisational processes. Students learn to: apply behavioural science ideas to analyse individual performance issues and organisational processes in the management of human performance at work; relate people management practices to developments in management thought and to changing values in the world of business and administration; critically evaluate the major theories and models that have been developed to explain individual, group and inter-group behaviour in work organisations; and appraise organisational communication practices in the context of organisational diversity. The subject provides an introduction to: the field of people management; basic individual psychology; motivation, job design and performance management; managing groups at work; self-managing work teams; intergroup behaviour and conflict in organisations; leadership; behavioural aspects of decision making; and communication for people management.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus
Autumn semester, China
Spring semester, China
Summer session, China
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Autumn semester, Singapore
Autumn semester, Taiwan
Spring semester, Taiwan
Summer session, Taiwan

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,220.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

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