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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on the key skills that underpin effective management practice in the contemporary workplace. You will engage with various interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills learning that integrates the latest theory with practical activities and assessments. You will also develop skills in self-advocacy, decision-making and personal and career management through the application of diagnostic tools and active learning. The use of case studies, team projects, role-plays, reflective learning are just some examples of activities that may be used to enhance your learning in this unit.
Unit was previously coded MBA6020
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The teaching and learning approach is student-centred with practical activities utilised in the development and application of content knowledge. Activities may include: psychometric testing to establish career profiles; role-plays; and/or, authentic case-based scenarios, from which to build skills for effective workplace participation. You will be expected to complete selected readings and self-study material prior to sessions to ensure full participation in class and with your colleagues. There is also the expectation and opportunity to reflect on your learning and performance as part of the metacognitive process throughout the unit. Assessment methods include individual and team assessments, providing you with the opportunity to demonstrate your learning knowledge, while futher developing your personal and collaborative workplace effectiveness. Guest speakers in the unit will assist learners to make the connections between theory and practice.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Negotiation test | 30% |
| Case Study | Individual assignment | 30% |
| Project | Team project | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on the key skills that underpin effective management practice in the contemporary workplace. You will engage with various interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills learning that integrates the latest theory with practical activities and assessments. You will also develop skills in self-advocacy, decision-making and personal and career management through the application of diagnostic tools and active learning. The use of case studies, team projects, role-plays, reflective learning are just some examples of activities that may be used to enhance your learning in this unit.
Unit was previously coded MBA6020
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The teaching and learning approach is student-centred with practical activities utilised in the development and application of content knowledge. Activities may include: psychometric testing to establish career profiles; role-plays; and/or, authentic case-based scenarios, from which to build skills for effective workplace participation. You will be expected to complete selected readings and self-study material prior to sessions to ensure full participation in class and with your colleagues. There is also the expectation and opportunity to reflect on your learning and performance as part of the metacognitive process throughout the unit. Assessment methods include individual and team assessments, providing you with the opportunity to demonstrate your learning knowledge, while futher developing your personal and collaborative workplace effectiveness. Guest speakers in the unit will assist learners to make the connections between theory and practice.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Negotiation Test | 40% |
| Project | Major Project | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Negotiation Test | 40% |
| Project | Major Project | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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