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Organisational Analysis

Unit Code: HBH627

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	36 Hours	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Aims & Objectives:

In preparation for managing HRM activities and contributing to the enhancement of organisational performance in the 21st century, students will be given the opportunity:

Identify their habitual and preferred ways of understanding organisations and critically reflect on their own practice
apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to assist in their understanding of organisations and their own approach to work
utilise theoretical frameworks to assist in intervention and change in organisation and their own practice
communicate effectively, both written and verbally, using the appropriate theoretical frameworks

Teaching Methods:

The teaching approach adopted in Organisational Analysis classes is comprised of a mix of lecture format, discussion, case studies, and experiential activities. Attendance at class is important as all material will be presented and discussed in class, and the opportunity to link theory to practice will occur during discussion and practical activities.
Students are expected to read the required chapters for each class and to pursue further reading in relation to the general subject matter and to the specific aspects they select to focus on in their assessment tasks.

Assessment:

Assessment in this subject consists of individual class participation, one presentation, and one individual paper. Presentation (15%); Individual Paper (25%); Individual Paper (50%); Class Participation (10%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Evaluation skills
Communication skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Understanding the ontological and epistemological basis on which ‘main stream’ theories are based.
Understanding what and why alternative ontological and epistemological approaches to Organization analysis are useful for the 21st century.
Applying critical methodologies to contemporary organisationnel issues

Textbooks:

Morgan, G. (2006) Images of Organization, Sage Publications, California.