One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Nil

 Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Aims & Objectives:

• Identify the stages of organisation growth and the issues to be managed at each stage, and apply these as diagnostic frameworks
• Understand and explain the leadership challenges that organisational growth presents
• Understand and explain how organisational culture forms and how it influences an organisation’s capacity to act
• Understand the benefits and risks of growth and recommend growth strategies for a given organisation
• Use the theoretical models of organisation growth to identify issues and appropriate actions in unfamiliar situations with imperfect information
• Work as a team to develop a project brief and complete the project according to that brief

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (1 hour), Case Study Seminars (1 hour), Tutorials (1 hour)

Assessment:

Individual assignment (50%), Participation (20%), Team project (30%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• Stages of growth models and issues arising
• Getting the right people, processes and systems
• Managing with limited resources
• Leadership and delegation
• Establishing and communicating culture and vision
• Professionalising the business

Reading Materials:

 To be advised based on updated availability of suitable textbooks.

Recommended Reading:

To be developed with detailed unit outline.