UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

MGX4100 Perspectives and paradigms in management theory

Faculty of Business and Economics

MGX4100 Perspectives and paradigms in management theory is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MGX4100

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MGX4100

No unit lists MGX4100 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B3701 to undertake this unit.

Overview

This unit analyses different ways in which management has been represented in management theory, and how these have affected judgements about the rationality and legitimacy of management practice.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    50%
  • Examination
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    identify the different perspectives from which a particular event or process may be viewed

  2. 2

    demonstrate a sound understanding of a selection of paradigms that are relevant for solving contemporary management problems

  3. 3

    critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of competing paradigms

  4. 4

    select a particular area of interest and appropriate paradigms for paradigm comparison.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars36 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • 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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Michelle Greenwood

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGX4100?

MGX4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MGX4100 offered?

In 2021, MGX4100 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

How much work is MGX4100?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MGX4100 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available