21504 Management Capstone
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): (21512 Understanding Organisations: Theory and Practice AND 21511 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management AND (30 credit points of completed study in 30Credit Points spk(s): MAJ08438 c Management major BBus OR 54 credit points of completed study in 54Credit Points spk(s): MAJ08046 c Extended Management major BBus))
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Description
This subject consolidates the knowledge learned in the management major by critically and creatively applying theoretical approaches to real-life management problems. Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills developed before and during their final year of undergraduate study. Students analyse business cases and apply problem-solving skills to challenging problems. The subject highlights an understanding of management problems as rising from both external and internal challenges to the organisation. It emphasises appreciation of power and influence, and provides students with first-hand experience of working with and influencing others to effect change. Students undertake research in a team setting and have the chance to reflect on their own and others' impact on team process.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | apply theoretical approaches to real-life management challenges |
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| 2. | synthesise existing theories and expertise in creative and innovative ways in order to develop plans for solving management problems |
| 3. | articulate reasons for advocating for specific solutions and reflect on the implications of selecting one solution over alternative options |
| 4. | conduct research in teams and reflect on the student’s own and others’ contributions to team process and outcomes |
| 5. | demonstrate detailed understanding of management concepts and effectively communicate such concepts to an audience |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:
- Apply evidence, creativity and critical reasoning to solve business problems (1.1)
- Communicate information clearly in a form appropriate for its audience (2.1)
- Apply technical and professional skills to operate effectively in business (4.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The main aim of the Management Capstone is to enable Management major students to synthesise their learning throughout the major and core subjects in the context of a selected business management project about a contemporary commercial issue impacting on society. Reflection on both the team process and output is an integral part of successful teamwork and is included in the assessment process. The completed project demonstrates students' ability to conduct field work, synthesise salient information, and articulate original ideas and thought processes to make a practical contribution to the existing body of knowledge relevant to their profession. Students gain professional-level competence in preparing a written report and making a public presentation of their findings and their product, process or recommendations.
This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:
- Intellectual rigour and innovative problem solving
- Communication and collaboration
- Professional and technical competence
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject focuses on integrating knowledge across core and elective subjects in the Management major and applying it creatively and critically to organisational issues. Key themes around which we will synthesize knowledge are managing change and conflict resolution. The subject will utilize lectures and workshops to deliver a series of modules that assist students in developing hands-on intervention strategies to organisational challenges. These modules include simulated role plays and debriefs as well as reflective discussions. Throughout the term students will undertake a supervised team project using a ‘live case study’.
Extensive use is made of the UTS Learning Management System, which will be used to share information, provide feedback and encourage interaction between staff and students. Students should regularly check their UTS email accounts to receive important updates and to answer specific requests.
Students will work in self-management work teams throughout the semester. They are expected to attend all workshops to facilitate collaboration as well as develop a project management plan to enable their ongoing collaboration outside of class time. Teams are expected to independently and collectively negotiate the project, present their progress on the project (at various agreed milestones) and finally present the results in class. Teams will be provided with the opportunity for initial feedback on their proposed projects during the first six weeks of the semester. Further feedback will be provided in relation to submitted assessment tasks.
An aim of this subject is to help you develop academic and professional language and communication skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. During the course of this subject, you will complete a milestone assessment task that will, in addition to assessing your subject-specific learning objectives, assess your English language proficiency.
Content (topics)
- Managing Change
- Conflict Resolution
- Managing for Social Good
- Managing International Expansion
- Managing Global Supply Chains
- Managing Diversity
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Analysis and reflection of simulated role play (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 2 and 3 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 4.1 |
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| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | A maximum word count of 500 words per question is permitted (i.e. 2,000 words across all questions). A 10% margin is allowed (i.e. up to 550 words per question), beyond which a penalty of 1% mark deduction will be applied. |
Assessment task 2: Report and Presentation (Individual and Group)*
| Intent: | Report (30% assessed as a group), a presentation (20% individually assessed), and peer assessment of contributions to group process (10% individually assessed). |
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| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 1.1 and 2.1 |
| Weight: | 60% |
| Length: | Group report: maximum 4,000 words with a 10% margin (i.e. up to 4,400 words permitted with a 1% penalty for every word in excess of 4,400) (see assessment guidelines for what's included and excluded in word count) Team presentations: 15 minutes per team. |
| Criteria: | *Note: Late submission of the assessment task will not be marked and awarded a mark of zero. |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject's total marks.
Required texts
There are no required textbooks for this subject. The readings on this subject outline are indicative only. A full list of up-to-date required readings and links are in Canvas via the Reading List for this subject.
Recommended texts
Bridges, W., & Bridges, S. M. (2016). Managing transitions: making the most of change (4th edition ed.). Boston, MA: Da Capo Lifelong.
Other resources
Using Zoom
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