MGC2021 Organisations and society
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGC2021 Organisations and society is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MGS1010, MGB1010, MGW1010, MGC1010 or MGF1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGC2021
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MGC2021
No unit lists MGC2021 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
The world of work in the 21st century presents exciting opportunities and new challenges for thinking through relationships that exist between organisations and society. At the heart of such debates is how organisations influence and in turn are influenced by the socio-cultural contexts in which they are situated. In this unit we will begin by introducing a framework for conceptualising the organisational/socio-cultural interface and exploring how this impacts those who are situated in and around organisations. We will then focus on specific themes common to contemporary modes of working where organisational dynamics and socio-cultural expectations or beliefs come together. By the end of the unit, students will be able to articulate and apply contemporary theories of organising to a range of ethical, social and cultural challenges that coalesce in and around today's organisations.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compare a classical and critical understanding of work organisations with reference to key academic theories and approaches
- 2
critically assess key theoretical debates surrounding topics introduced in the unit with reference to the organisational/socio-cultural interface
- 3
evaluate the different ways in which the organisational/socio-cultural interface manifests in and around organisational contexts
- 4
demonstrate evidence of skills in independent assessment and synthesis of academic literature and the effective communication of academic knowledge
- 5
demonstrate recognition of ethical, social and cultural issues and their impact on multiple stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Wordpress. This is a free resource students can access at https://wordpress.com/
Where it fits
MGC2021 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Laura Visser
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Laura Visser
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGC2021?
You need MGS1010, MGB1010, MGW1010, MGC1010 or MGF1010 before you enrol.
When is MGC2021 offered?
In 2020, MGC2021 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MGC2021?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGC2021 have an exam?
No. MGC2021 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGC2021?
MGC2021 is part of Management studies.