
STMGT101-20B (TGA)
Introduction to Management
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Antoine Gilbert-Saad
9677
MSB.4.11
antoine.gilbert-saad@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Matthew Silvester
9122
M.2.24
matt.silvester@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
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.
Paper Structure
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.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
In order to pass this paper:
- A pass in this paper will be awarded when the final grade attained totals at least 50%
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Perrin, R. (2018). Pocket guide to APA style (6th edition). United States, Cengage Learning Inc. ISBN 9781305969698
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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.
Other Resources
Online Support
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.
Workload
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.
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: STMG191