STMGT101-20B (TGA)

Introduction to Management

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Lecturer(s)

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: uwt@waikato.ac.nz

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Tutor(s)

: tyler.hurn@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper explores the world of management in organisations and provides a realistic introduction to the essential functions of management. It reviews the manager's role in organisations today, together with an understanding of how managers and firms need to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Using the case teaching method, students develop a critical awareness that in every situation, issue, or problem, managing is a mixture of artful and scientific decision-making that requires the application of analytical and interpersonal skills.

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Paper Structure

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This paper has one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour scheduled tutorial per week. Students will participate both in lectures and tutorials through class discussions, exercises, assessed quizzes and presentations.

Tutorial attendance via Zoom is possible for those students who have a legitimate reason for not attending in person. Further details on these options will be provided via Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe and apply the key components of management within the context of business practice to selected case studies, e.g. planning, organising, leading, controlling, human resource management, motivation, strategy, managerial ethics, sustainability
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  • Effectively communicate to an audience key managerial components, presenting clear understanding of the management theories application and relevance to a business context.
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  • Describe and apply relevant facts about trends, both global and local, that impact on industries and businesses.
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  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to produce reports and presentations on management components taught in the paper.
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  • To begin to demonstrate meaningful connections between management concepts.
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Assessment

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In order to pass this paper:

  • A pass in this paper will be awarded when the final grade attained totals at least 50%
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Statement Defence Part 1
7 Aug 2020
5:00 PM
10
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Statement Defence Part 2
14 Aug 2020
5:00 PM
15
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Academic Fundamentals Workshop
2 Aug 2020
11:30 PM
3
4. Group - Case Analysis Report & Presentation
Average of Best ( 1 )
9 Oct 2020
5:00 PM
30
5. Case Analysis 1
17 Aug 2020
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Case Analysis 2
7 Sep 2020
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Case Analysis 3
21 Sep 2020
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Case Analysis 4
28 Sep 2020
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Case Analysis 5
5 Oct 2020
9:00 AM
-
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10. Quizzes
Average of Best ( 3 )
7
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
11. Quiz 1
31 Jul 2020
11:30 PM
-
12. Quiz 2
14 Aug 2020
11:30 PM
-
13. Quiz 3
11 Sep 2020
11:30 PM
-
14. Quiz 4
2 Oct 2020
11:30 PM
-
15. Tutorial Attendance
9 Oct 2020
5:00 PM
5
  • In Class: In Tutorial
16. Individual Essay
19 Oct 2020
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Schermerhorn, Davidson, Woods Factor, Simon, & McBarron (2018). Management: Foundations and Applications. 6th Asia-Pacfic Edition: Wiley.
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Recommended Readings

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Perrin, R. (2018). Pocket guide to APA style (6th edition). United States, Cengage Learning Inc. ISBN 9781305969698

OR

Perrin, R. (2014). Pocket guide to APA style (5th edition). United States, Cengage Learning Inc. ISBN 9781285425917

These guides provide details on APA style referencing. Please ensure you use them to assist with how you reference in ALL your assignments. Failure to reference correctly could result in lowered grades.

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Other Resources

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Report Writing
A useful link from the University of Canberra
 
Effective Presentations
A useful link from  the BBC, and a follow up.
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Online Support

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All information for assessment, including marking rubrics, are provided to students on the STMGT101 Moodle page.

Tutors will provide direct support via email to students in their tutorials. Tutors have the option to also set up a closed Facebook group for their tutorials.

The lecturer will provide support where necessary via email.

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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper, it is expected that students commit to 150 hours of learning over a 16 week period (including exam time).

Students should ensure that they are meeting the expectations of learning hours for this paper.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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STMGT101 provides students with the foundational knowledge to be able to move onto further management papers.
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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: STMG191

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