Courses & Units
Theories of Work and Organisation BMA217
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit of study builds on foundational concepts introduced in Managing People at Work. Students will be introduced to a range of theoretical perspectives that have influenced the development of the Human Resource Management (HRM) and Industrial Relations (IR) disciplines. Classical and modern theories of work and organisation are introduced, leading to a broad overview of the evolution of the two disciplines and their underpinning theoretical frameworks. Theoretical material will be embedded through an analysis of various contemporary challenges confronting stakeholders in the employment relationship. Through contrasting lenses students will consider current issues in the workplace. Activities and assessment tasks in the unit are designed to develop and extend independent and critical thinking, develop the capacity to consider multiple perspectives on workplace issues, enable students to identify contemporary issues in HRM and IR and provide the skills necessary to complete the third year units in the HR major.
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Summary
| Unit name | Theories of Work and Organisation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA217 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Ruth Barton |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2020 | 23/3/2020 | 31/5/2020 | 31/5/2020 |
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 3/2/2020 | 21/2/2020 | 31/5/2020 | 2/5/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2019.
Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Explain, analyse and compare theories, and perspectives related to work and organisation |
| LO2 | Think critically and analyse work issues and cases to provide evidence-based recommendations |
| LO3 | Present and justify independent and group expositions of knowledge |
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020: $835.00 | 2020: $2,108.00 | 090399 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BMA121
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | One hour lecture and two hour workshop (Hobart attending students); online participation (discussions and webinar) for distance students; 4 x 2 hour workshops for distance students located in and around Launceston (at Newnham campus). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Please refer to the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | There is no set text for this unit. All reading materials will be available through MyLO. |
Booktopia textbook links
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