Units
Managing in the Global Business Environment
Unit code: GSN401
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 6
Information about fees and unit costs
Competence in managing is the key to success for any organisation and for any person within that organisation. The knowledge and ability to manage within the global business environment are crucial requirements for today's and tomorrow's managers. This unit introduces the planning, leading, organising and controlling functions of management to elucidate current trends in management practice in the global environment.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2012 6TP2 | Yes |
| 2012 6TP4 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - 6 Week Teaching Period - 2 2012
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
GSN401 is intended as an introductory unit for the study of general management in the global environment and is part of the core structure of the MBA. It demonstrates and integrates the diversity of elements that are the concerns of managers operating in a global business environment.
Aims
The mission of the MBA and associated programs is to provide world class graduate business education and a stimulating learning experience to current and future business leaders and managers. The aim of this particular unit is to help managers develop an understanding of the key concepts for managing in the complex international business environment.
Objectives
Course Learning Goals (Postgraduate)
The QUT Business School has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools.
Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Have knowledge and skills pertinent to a particular discipline (KS)
1.1 Well-researched knowledge and critical understanding applied to issues at the forefront of a specialised discipline area
1.2 Ability to select and use effectively a range of tools and technologies to locate and/or generate information appropriate to the disciplinary context
Be critical thinkers and effective problem solvers (CTA)
2.1 Apply logical, critical and creative thinking and judgement to generate appropriate solutions to problems in the disciplinary context
Be professional communicators in an intercultural context (PC)
3.1 Ability to create and present professional documents and/or reports using high levels of analysis/synthesis/evaluation for a range of contexts and audiences
3.2 Ability to orally communicate and justify ideas and information, at a professional level, for a variety of contexts and audiences, including peers and discipline specialists
Be able to work effectively in a Team Environment (TW)
4.1 Operate effectively and with flexibility to achieve common goals in collaborative settings, using a range of skills, including leadership, negotiation, reflection, proactivity and support for team members
Have a Social and Ethical Understanding (SEU)
5.1 Apply knowledge of the ethical, social and cultural dimensions relevant to business situations, including appropriate standards or codes of practice, to provide courses of action
The specific course learning goals that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Unit Objectives
On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
1. Recognise the system nature and interconnectedness of organisations. (KS1.1 (MBA 1); CTA2.1 (MBA 4); PC3.1 (MBA 3)).
2. Formulate scenarios or plans that demonstrate an understanding of the complex factors impacting the management of
organisations. (KS1.1 (MBA 8); CTA2.1 (MBA 4); PC3.1 (MBA 3)).
3. Analyse the varied functions and roles of managers. (KS1.1 (MBA 1); PC3.1 (MBA 3)).
4. Explain how global developments can impact upon management and organisations. (KS1.1 (MBA 8); CTA2.1 (MBA 4); PC3.1 (MBA3)).
The specific course learning goals and unit objectives that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Content
This unit has been designed to provide a critical overview of key concepts managers need to consider when managing in the global business environment. The unit provides students with the opportunity to apply their own experiences to management theories; to understand the complexity of managing in a global environment and to apply their knowledge and skills to real organisational problems. The unit also provides students with an appreciation of the dimensions of the global business environment in which organisations today operate an understanding of the roles of managers in different organisational settings.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Assessment
Student Rules
A Generic Mark Scheme
ReferencingStudents will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment name:
Essay
Description:
Critical Essay in managing organisations in a global environment.
Length/Duration: 2,000 words
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Relates to objectives:
1, 3 & 4 and AOL goals: KS (1.1) CTA (2.1) PC (3.1)
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 3
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
Comparative analysis of the current and future outlook for industry in two countries.
Length/Duration: 2500 words.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, & 4 and AoL Goals: KS (1.1) CTA (2.1) PC (3.1) TW (4.1)
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Week 7
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty means that you are expected to exhibit honesty and act responsibly when undertaking assessment. Any action or practice on your part which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty. The penalties for academic dishonesty are provided in the Student Rules. For more information you should consult the QUT Library resources for avoiding plagiarism.
Resource materials
Prescribed text
Nil
Recommended reading
Business Review Weekly
The Australian Financial Review
Additional references can be found on the unit's Blackboard site.
UNIT COSTS TO STUDENTS
There are no out-of-the-ordinary costs associated with this unit. A laptop computer is highly recommended.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the >Emergency video.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 20-Feb-2012
