People and Organisations unit (XPD101)

Introduction

The purpose of this unit is to introduce you to foundational principles in the management of people in organisations. You will begin to build your skills and knowledge in teamwork, management and leadership, and develop an understanding of the relationship and interconnectedness of intra and interpersonal skills, together with individual and organisational performance. We will explore the reasons why people ‘’organise’’ and the issues associated with managing diverse groups of people (often with competing needs) to achieve organisational objectives. Some of the topics covered in the unit include teamwork, effective communication, goal setting, time management, task delegation, provision of feedback, professionalism and emotional intelligence. The emphasis is on developing professional skills, which is achieved by the use of the ‘’Classroom as Professional Environment’’ approach, where learning and assessment in the unit is anchored to simulated workplace environments.

Summary

Unit name	People and Organisations
Unit code	XPD101
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance
Discipline	University Pathways
Coordinator	John Mtandwa
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the principles associated with managing teams of people in organisations.
• Apply knowledge to the management of team performance.
• Communicate a logical argument within a group or team context.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BAA111

Teaching

Assessment	Group Development Report (15%)|Journal Article Review (15%)|Persuasive Essay (30%)|Group Presentation (Part A) & Individual Reflective Summary (Part B) (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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