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 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701 or B6023 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written85%
- Artefact15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify the different perspectives from which a particular event or process may be viewed
- 2
demonstrate a sound understanding of a selection of paradigms that are relevant for solving contemporary management problems
- 3
critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of competing paradigms
- 4
select a particular area of interest and appropriate paradigms for paradigm comparison
- 5
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
MGX4100 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michelle Greenwood
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX4100?
MGX4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX4100 offered?
In 2026, 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?
No. MGX4100 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX4100?
MGX4100 is part of Management.