MGMT 314 : Critical Issues in Organisations

Business and Economics

2023 Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Contemporary organisations in a changing context. Each semester the course engages with three key issues effecting organisational life, across levels of organisational analysis. Topics may be drawn from technology, structure and design, power and politics, the structure of work and occupations, or other perspectives.

Course Overview

The future of work  is facing significant change driven by technology, increasing diversity and the changing expectations of workers and organisations.   MGMT 314 draws on perspectives from critical organization studies to examine issues affecting contemporary organisations in a changing context.  Lectures and workshops are held each week, and these are recorded. Students are required to complete a written course assessment, which will require them to critically reflect on both theory and their experiences and beliefs. Creativity and social skills are also important in this course as group discussion and interaction forms a key part of in-class learning. 

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: BUSINESS 200 or MGMT 211 Restriction: MGMT 311

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply theoretical perspectives and frameworks as a means to critically analyse organisational behaviour (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Identify organisational trends and recognise the implications such trajectories will have on the future of work and society (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
  3. Reflect critically on their own learning and prepare a written piece which applies theory to their experiences (Capability 1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
  4. Define and analyse research on key micro and macro societal trends affecting organisations (Capability 1, 2 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Individual written assignment 30% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Group assignment 20% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Individual written assignment
Final Exam
Group assignment

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.  For this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures, a 1 hour workshop, 2 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 5 hours of work on assignments and/or exam preparation.  


Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected. Lectures will be available as recordings.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Resources will be available on CANVAS. Lecture slides will be posted weekly. Course Readings will be accessible via CANVAS and can also be accessed via the University’s libraries. There is no core textbook for this course. You will be expected to read journal articles and other suggested readings throughout the course. You will also be expected to search independently for articles relating to the topics. Lectures and workshops will be held every week for this paper starting in week one. Lectures and workshops will be recorded however you are strongly encouraged to attend lectures in order to participate in class discussions and engage with instructors. 

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Feedback from students in previous iterations has been considered in the updating of this course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

 All assessments are individual and all assessments you submit in this course must be your own original completed specifically for this course. Assignments must not have been submitted for credit towards any other course or in any prior version of this course. All work must be completed on time and handed in according to the instructions. Late submissions incur a marks penalty that increases each day.  Extensions are given only in very exceptional cases such as significant illness, accompanied by a doctor’s certificate. Back up your work frequently, as computer failure is not grounds for an extension. Written work must be properly referenced using APA. See www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/ for guidelines. Your written work should also be written in clear, concise, grammatically correct English. Please make use of the University’s English language support resources if you need assistance with this.
Important notices about your work
Details about each component of the assessment will be posted on Canvas and announced in seminars. Make sure you are clear about what is required, when, and how to hand it in. If you are not sure, ask the instructor at least a week before the due date.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Aegrotat or compassionate consideration for your written test
If your personal circumstances are significantly affecting your test performance or preparation you can apply for consideration. Exam aegrotat and compassionate applications are handled separately. An application must be completed no later than seven days after the affected test date at University Health and Counselling Services (UHCS). For information and an application please go to
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration/compassionate-consideration-for-written-tests.html 

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 16/02/2023 08:09 a.m.