BMA101

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

Semester 2, 2012

Teaching Team:
Dr Karin Mathison
&
Ms Robyn Freeman

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

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Contact Details

Unit Coordinator: Dr Karin Mathison

Campus: Hobart

Room Number: A206 (Annexe Building)

Email: Karin.Mathison @utas.edu.au

Phone: 03 6266 2311

Fax: 03 6226 2308

Consultation Time: Friday 9am-11am

Lecturer: Ms Robyn Freeman

Campus: Launceston

Email: Robyn.Freeman@utas.edu.au

Phone: 03 6324 3088 (for messages)

Fax: 03 6324 3369

Consultation Time: TBC

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Contents

Contact Details Page 3

Unit Description . Page 4

Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes.... Page 5

Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies Approach .. Page 6

Learning Resources .. Page 6

Details of Teaching Arrangements Page 8

Assessment Page 9

Submission of Coursework . Page 17

Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism .. Page 19

Study Schedule Page 20

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Unit Description
This unit provides students with an introduction to management concepts, functions and practices
and serves as a basis for further detailed study of the elements that contribute to successful
management.

In addition to the content outlined above, this unit will also include a strong focus on developing
skills in conducting literature research and communicating effectively in an academic setting. The
skill-based component of the unit provides an opportunity for students to gain a solid grounding in
the research and writing skills that are critical for successful undergraduate academic study.

Pre-Requisite/Co-Requisite Unit(s)
None

Enrolment in the Unit

Unless there are exceptional circumstances, students should not enrol in BMA units after the end of
week two of semester, as the School of Management cannot guarantee that:

any extra assistance will be provided by the teaching team in respect of work covered in the
period prior to enrolment; and
penalties will not be applied for late submission of any piece or pieces of assessment that
were due during this period.

Enrolment in Tutorials and Workshops

Students will be able to enrol in tutorials electronically through MyLO. Tutorial enrolments will be
open until the end of the first week of semester (Friday, 20 July 2012). Students who have not
enrolled in a tutorial by this time will be allocated a tutorial by the unit coordinator. Variations in
tutorial enrolments will not be permitted after this time.

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Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes
In this unit you will learn:
the theory and practice of
management and how to
apply it:
to consider contextual
factors that impact on
managers and
organisations:
to present an argument
supported by academic
literature:
Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Graduate Attribute Outcomes
Methods
In assessing this unit I will be looking at your ability to:
Online tests
Identify theories and concepts related to given situations. The assessments and teaching activities in this unit have
Exam
been designed to develop the following graduate attributes in
students:
Describe and explain various management theories and Essay
practices. Exam
Knowledge - Basic, broad management knowledge and a
JARE limited ability to apply knowledge to simple management
Use the concepts and language of management. Essay
situations.
Exam
- An understanding of the concept and process of lifelong
Online tests
Apply management theories to practical situations. learning.
Exam
Identify and analyse environmental influences and Communication - Written communication skills, including the
Exam
determine their implications for managers and
Essay ability to use clearly articulate management information.
organisations.
JARE Problem solving - The ability to think logically and use
Search for and use an academic journal article.
Essay
simple management related theories, models and methods.
The ability to locate and utilise information in a timely manner.
Review and critically analyse an academic journal article. JARE
JARE Social responsibility - The ability to apply the ethical
Present an argument using written expression. Essay
Exam requirements of University study.
JARE - An awareness of societal expectations of management and
Use and referencing of academic sources of information to managers responsibilities to society.
support an argument. Essay
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Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
identify and describe the FOUR (4) key management functions and explain how they
contribute to organisational performance;
apply core management theories to organisational scenarios and determine how
managers should respond;
identify and discuss contextual factors that influence management practice;
present an academic argument supported by academic literature.

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, the unit will comprise a 12 -week lecture series
and an 11-week tutorial program (see page 21 for details). The assessment of the learning
outcomes will occur through SEVEN (7) pieces of assessment: 4 Multiple Choice Tests, 1 Journal
Article Review Exercise, 1 Essay, and 1 Examination.

Expectations

The University is committed to a high standard of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its
commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it
holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the
special environment the University offers. The Universitys Code of Conduct for Teaching and
Learning states:

Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning

environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady
progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and
submit required work on time.

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In
addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the Universitys policy at:
http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/ohs/pol_proc/ohs.pdf.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Text

Robbins, S, DeCenzo, D, Coulter, M & Woods, M 2011, Management: The Essentials, Pearson,
Frenchs Forest.

Recommended Texts

There are a large number of general introductory texts for management studies, many of them
emanating from the United States. See for example:

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Bateman TS, & Snell SA 2002, Management, 5th edn, Irwin, Chicago.

Daft RL 2000, Management, 5th edn, Dryden, Fort Worth.

Kreitner R 2001, Management, 8th edn, Houghton Miffin, Boston.

Schermerhorn JR 2001, Management, 6th edn, Wiley, New York.

Bartol K, Martin D, Tein M & Matthews G 2001, Management. A pacific rim focus, 3rd edn, McGraw-
Hill, Sydney.

Collins R & McLaughlin Y 1996, Effective management, 2nd edn, CCH Australia, Sydney.

Davidson P & Griffin RW 2003, Management. An Australian perspective, 2nd edn, Wiley, Brisbane.

Hitt MA, Black JS, Porter LW & Hanson D 2007, Management, Pearson, Frenchs Forest.
Robbins SP, Bergman R, Stagg, I & Coulte, M 2003, Management, 3rd edn, Pearson, Frenchs Forest.

Schermerhorn J R, Campling J, Poole, D & Wiesner R 2003, Management: An Asia-Pacific perspective,

Wiley & Sons, Queensland.

Samson D & Daft R 2003, Management. Pacific Rim edition, Thomson, Victoria.

Journals and Periodicals

For your studies in management it is essential that you become familiar with some academic
journals in the discipline such as Management and Organisations (the Journal of the Australian and
New Zealand Academy of Management), Harvard Business Review and the Academy of
Management Journal. Note that not all periodicals and journals are available from the University of
Tasmania libraries. Many journals are now available electronically.

It is also very useful to read regularly popular business publications such as Business Review Weekly
(BRW) and articles on business in the daily newspapers, especially those dedicated to business such
as the Australian Financial Review.

Useful Websites

http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm

My Learning Online (MyLO)

MyLO software has been incorporated into the delivery of this unit to enhance the learning
experience by providing access to up to date course materials and by allowing for online discussion
through this web based environment.

To access MyLO from your own computer you will need the appropriate software, and hardware to
run that software. See Learning Online at http://uconnect.utas.edu.au/ for computer software you
will need.

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Note: Older computers may not have the hardware to run some of the required software
applications. Contact your local IT support person or the Service Desk on 6226 1818 if you
experience difficulties. The School of Management has prepared a MyLO Information Sheet which
includes access guidelines and contact information. It is available to download as a word document
from the School of Management website at http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm.

Privacy Policy and Notice

The School of Management takes the utmost care to protect the privacy and security of your personal
information and to ensure its accuracy. If you have any concerns about your privacy in MyLO please
contact the coordinator of this unit or view the University of Tasmania MyLO Privacy Policy Statement
available from the university website at http://www.utas.edu.au/coursesonline/privacy.htm.

Details of Teaching Arrangements

Lectures

There will be a series of 12 lectures held weekly throughout the semester.

Please Note: There will be NO lecture or tutorial sessions Week 3 (This is a Self-Directed Study Week
see the tutorial guidelines for more information).

Tutorials

There will be a series of 11 tutorials held weekly throughout the semester (with the exception of a
self-directed study week in Week 3). The tutorial program will commence in Week 2. All students
are required to enrol in a tutorial for this unit. Tutorial enrolments will be completed through MyLO
during the first week of semester.

Communication, Consultation and Appointments

Lecturers will be available for consultation during their specified consultation times and may be
available at other times by appointment. Teaching staff will respond to email communication within
2 business days. Students must ensure they log into MYLO at least twice a week to ensure they
receive any announcements about unit arrangements.

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Assessment

Assessment Schedule

In order to pass this unit you must achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent of the total
available marks. Details of each assessment item are outlined below.

Assessment Item Value Due Date Length

Multiple choice tests 20 marks Weeks 3, 6, 8, 10 10 questions per test

Journal Article Review 10 marks 17 August at 2.00pm 700 words maximum*

Exercise (JARE)

Essay 20 marks 24 September at 2000 words maximum*

2.00pm

Examination 50 Exam Period 2 hours

* Word Limit: The word count includes such items as headings, in-text references, quotes and
executive summaries. It does not include the reference list at the end of the assignment.

Assessment Item 1 Online Multiple-Choice Tests

Task Description: Students are required to complete FOUR (4) online multiple choice tests. The
online tests are designed to test your understanding of the management
concepts covered in lectures and tutorials throughout the semester. Each
test will be randomly constructed for every student.
The test must be taken at a time of your choice during the designated week
(between Monday 12.00am and Sunday 12.00pm of the relevant week).
Students will need to log on to MyLO using their University electronic mail
username and password.

A time limit of 10 minutes will apply.

Task Length: 10 multiple-choice questions per test

Due Date: Test 1: Week 3

Topics: What is Management?; The External Environment; Foundations of
Decision-Making
Test 2: Week 6
Topics: Foundations of Planning; Organisational Structure and Culture
Test 3: Week 8
Topics: Ethics & Social Responsibility; Leadership and Trust
Test 4: Week 10
Topics: Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Managing Change and
Innovation

Value: 20 marks (5 marks per test)

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Assessment Item 2 Journal Article Review Exercise (JARE)

Task Description: The aim of this assignment is to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities you
need to conduct academic research in management. These are core skills
required in the academic study of management, and they are of practical
importance to managers.

Requirements:
To complete the Journal Article Review Exercise, you will need to do each of the
following:
1. Find an academic journal publication
You will need to use the library catalogue and databases to find an
academic publication relating to ONE (1) of the essay topics.
2. Correctly reference the academic journal publication
You will need to use the School of Management Referencing Guidelines
(available at http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm) to provide
correct in-text and reference list citations for the article you selected. As
proof of your ability to locate critical student resources for use in
BMA101, you are required to submit a hard-copy of the School of
Management Referencing Guidelines with your assignment.
3. Review and critically analyse the journal publication
You are required to critically review the content and usefulness of your
selected academic article. Your review will have THREE (3) sections. The
first section should provide a brief overview of the article content,
summarising the article topic, the ideas or research it reports and the
authors key conclusions. The second section should identify the
strengths and weaknesses of the authors research or argument. The
third section should evaluate the articles usefulness for answering your
essay question.

Important Information on Completing the Journal Article Review Exercise:

Undertaking the review

Before you begin your review, download and complete the self-paced
learning activity Completing your JARE which is available through MyLO.
This will ensure you have all the skills you need to complete your review.

Writing up your review

You should complete this assignment by filling in the Journal Article Review
Exercise response sheet available on MyLO (Journal Article Review Exercise
folder). The response sheet contains instructions and space for you to
complete the assignment tasks. Upload an electronic version of the response
sheet from MyLO, and use a word processing program (e.g. MS Word) to

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 complete the assignment. You should then print a hard copy for submission.

Submitting the assignment

Students must submit BOTH a hard copy and an electronic copy of their
assignment. The hard copy should be submitted through the assignment
submission box.

The submitted hard copy of your assignment should include the following:

a copy of your selected article;

a completed Journal Exercise Response Sheet;

a copy of the School of Management Referencing Guidelines;

an assignment title page and cover sheet (available at

http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm or from Level 3, Commerce
Building, Hobart and Faculty of Business Office, Building A, Launceston).

The electronic copy of the response sheet should be submitted through the JARE
submission link on MyLO. Students do not need to submit an electronic copy of
the article or referencing guidelines. Both copies of the assignment must be
submitted by 2.00pm on the due date.

Assessment Criteria: Specified on the following page

Task Length: 700 words (maximum)

Due Date:
Friday 17thth August at 2.00pm (Week 5)

Value: 10 marks

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 Journal Article Review Exercise (JARE) evaluation rubric
HD (High Distinction) DN (Distinction) CR (Credit) PP (Pass) NN (Fail) Mark
Criteria
80%- 100% 70% - 79% 60% - 69% 50% - 59% 0% - 49%
School of Management Referencing Guide has been included School of Management Referencing Guide has
not been included / 0.5
In-text citations provide all the In-text citations provide most of the
In-text citations provide most of the In-text citations provide most of the No in-text citation of reference/s.
Correctly apply required information. required information.
required information. required information. In-text citation does not provide required
School of All information in correct order All information in correct order and
Minor errors in the order of Major errors in the order of information.
Management and format. format
information or in formatting. information or in formatting. Citation is incorrectly formatted.
referencing / 0.5
protocols Full reference contains all Full reference contains all required
required information in correct information in correct order. Some Full reference contains most of the Full reference contains at least half
Full reference contains less than half of the
order and format. minor formatting errors. required information. of the required information.
required information. Major errors in the order
Some minor errors in the order of Major errors in the order of /1
of information and / or formatting.
information and/or formatting. information and / or formatting.
The article is an academic article relating to one of the two topics; copy of article included
Find appropriate The article is not an academic article;
academic article the article does not relate to an essay topic; copy /0.5
of the article has not been included

Key concepts are identified.
Identify article
Research method or central
topic
argument is described in detail.
Key findings or conclusions are
explained in detail.
Key concepts are identified.
Research method or central argument is
described broadly.
Key findings or conclusions are
explained broadly.
Key concepts are identified.
Some details about the research
method or central argument.
Some details about key findings or
conclusions.
Key concepts are identified.
Very little detail about research
design or central argument.
Incorrect or no discussion of key
findings and conclusions.
Key concepts are incorrectly or not identified.
Incorrect or no detail about research design or
central argument.
Incorrect or no discussion of key findings and /2
conclusions.

One or more strengths One or more strengths identified One or more strengths identified
One or more strengths identified
identified Broad explanation of how it affected the Unclear explanation of how it affected No strengths identified
No or incorrect explanation of how
Critical evaluation Detailed explanation of how it value of the work the value of the work
it affected the value of the work
of Strengths & affected the value of the work /1
Weaknesses
One or more weaknesses
One or more weaknesses identified One or more weaknesses identified One or more weaknesses identified
identified No weaknesses identified
Broad explanation of how it affected the Unclear explanation of how it affected No or incorrect explanation of how
Detailed explanation of how it
value of the work the value of the work it affected the value of the work
affected the value of the work
/1
Element of essay question to which article is relevant is specifically Element of essay question to which article is
Evaluation of Relevance to essay question is identified in broad terms /1
identified relevant is not identified
usefulness for
answering essay Information from article which will be used to
Information from article which will be used to address the essay question Information from article which will be used to address the essay question
question address the essay question component is not /1
component is clearly described component is described in broad terms
specified
Writing style is clear;
Writing style is clear; Writing style is mostly clear Writing style lacks some clarity;
A concise well developed
Write using Mostly logical flow and structure Argument is generally logical, concise some flaws in logical flow and / 1.5
argument in fluent discipline- Writing style is unclear; lacks logical flow and
academic language A coherent and concise argument in and coherent, and mostly in discipline structure; some use of discipline-
specific academic language. structure; substantial grammatical errors
and structure. discipline-specific academic language. specific academic language. Some specific academic language.
No spelling or grammatical
Minor spelling or grammatical errors. spelling or grammatical errors. Spelling or grammatical errors.
errors.
Assessment Submission Rules: Total
Rule 1: Failure to acknowledge sources will lead to an overall fail grade.
Rule 2: Incoherent English writing will lead to a fail grade and writing that is difficult to understand will result in reduced marks because it inhibits understanding of written material. / 10

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Assessment Item 3 Essay

Task Description: The essay assignment develops the research, analysis, and writing skills you
gained from completing the Journal Article Review Exercise assignment by
applying them to writing an academic essay. The purpose of this assessment task
to is to develop and assess your knowledge about a key managerial issue. You are
expected to cite at least SEVEN (7) academic sources in your essay to
demonstrate the range of sources from which you derived your knowledge.

Requirements:

This assignment requires you to construct an essay response to ONE (1) of the
following questions:

Topic 1: Communication

Describe the concept of communication as it relates to the discipline of

Management. Identify THREE (3) issues that can undermine effective
communication in an organisational context. Using an example, explain how
managers can develop a system of communication to improve their
organisations performance.

Topic 2: Decision-Making Process

Identify and define the stages of the Rational Decision-Making Model.

Using examples, identify THREE (3) issues that can undermine the
effectiveness of the Rational Decision-Making Model. What strategies
would you suggest a manager implement to overcome these issues?

In writing the essay, you are required to follow the proper academic style as
outlined on the School of Management website.

Completing the assignment

Before you begin your essay, download and complete the self-paced learning
activity Completing your essay which is available through MyLO. This will
ensure you have all the skills you need to complete your essay.

Submitting the assignment

You must submit a hard copy and an electronic copy of your essay. The hard copy
should be submitted, with a School of Management Title Page and Cover Page
attached, through the assignment submission box. The electronic copy should be
submitted through the essay submission link on MyLO. Both copies of the essay
must be submitted by 2.00pm on the due date.

Assessment Criteria: Specified on the following page

Task Length: 2000 words (Maximum)

Due Date: Monday 24th September at 2.00pm (Week 10)

Value: 20 marks
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HD (High Distinction)
Criteria
80% - 100%
Explicit and detailed statement of
Introduction.
essay aims and essay scope.
Comprehensive discussion of all parts
of the essay question.
Coverage of key
concepts.
All key concepts are identified and
clearly defined.
Argument supported by
comprehensive discussion of relevant
Review of relevant theory and research sourced from
theory and research. significantly more than 7 academic
sources.
Provides detailed and highly relevant
Use of examples. examples that clearly illustrate key
points.
Explicit and detailed statement of
Conclusion. essay aims and review of main issues
covered in essay.
Write using academic
Writing style is clear;
language and structure.
logical flow and structure;
Fluent use of discipline-specific
academic language.
No spelling or grammatical errors.
Adhere to referencing
Acknowledged all sources in text and
conventions and
reference list.
acknowledge sources.
All references in correct format.
Adhere to presentation Meets all presentation requirements (12 size font, 1.5 or double spacing,
conventions. page numbers included, correct referencing standards).
Assessment Submission Rules:
Rule 1: Failure to acknowledge sources will lead to an overall fail grade.
Rule 2: Incoherent English writing will lead to a fail grade and writing that is difficult to understand will result in reduced marks due to the impediment it creates in determining whether or not the
student has met the above standards.
Essay evaluation rubric
DN (Distinction)
70% - 79%
Detailed statement of essay
aims and essay scope.
Detailed discussion of all parts
of the essay question.
All key concepts are identified
and defined.
Argument supported by detailed
discussion of relevant theory
and research sourced from
significantly more than 7
academic sources.
Provides detailed and relevant
examples that clearly illustrate
key points.
Detailed statement of essay
aims and review of main issues
covered in essay.
Writing style is clear;
Mostly logical flow and
structure;
Correct use of discipline-
specific academic language.
Some minor spelling or
grammatical errors.
Acknowledged all sources in
text and reference list.
All references in correct format.
CR (Credit)
60% - 69%
States essay aims and essay
scope.
Discusses all parts of the essay
question.
Most key concepts are
identified and defined.
Argument supported by broad
discussion of relevant theory
sourced from academic
literature. Relevant research
acknowledged but not
discussed. Cites more than 7
academic sources.
Provides relevant examples that
clearly illustrate key points.
States essay aims and broadly
reviews main issues covered in
essay.
Writing style is mostly clear;
Generally logical flow and
structure;
Mostly written in discipline
specific academic language;
Some spelling or grammatical
errors.
Acknowledged most sources in
text and reference list.
Most references in correct
format.
Meets two of the three presentation requirements (12 size font,
1.5 or double spacing, with page numbers).
PP (Pass)
50% - 59%
States essay aims or essay
scope.
Discussion fails to address
one part of the essay question.
Identifies and defines about
half of the key concepts.
Argument supported by basic
discussion of relevant theory
sourced from more than 7
academic sources. Little if
any discussion of relevant
research.
Provides examples that
illustrate key points.
States essay aims or reviews
main issues covered in essay.
Writing style lacks some
clarity; some flaws in logical
flow and structure; some use
of discipline-specific
academic language. Spelling
or grammatical errors.
Acknowledged most sources
in text and reference list.
Some references in correct
format.
NN (Fail) Score
0% - 49%
Does not state essay aims or scope.
/1
Discussion fails to address two or
more parts of the essay question.
Identifies and defines less than half of
the key concepts. /5
Argument supported by theory
sourced from non-academic literature.
No discussion of academic research.
Cites less than 7 academic sources.
/6
Fails to provide examples.
Examples are irrelevant. /2
Incorrect or no statement of essay
aims.
Incorrect or no review of main issues
covered. /1
Writing style is unclear; lacks logical
flow and structure; numerous spelling
grammatical errors.
/2
>3 sources are unacknowledged.
Major errors in format of references.
/2
Meets one or none of the presentation
requirements (12 size font, 1.5 or
double spacing, with page numbers)
/1
Total
/20
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Assessment Item 3 Final Exam

Format: The final examination will be closed book and comprise THREE (3) Sections.

Section A will require students to attempt TWENTY (20) multiple-choice

questions (for a total of 20 marks). The topics covered in Section A will cover
the textbook chapters concerning: Foundations of Control; Human Resource
Management.

Section B requires students to attempt TWO (2) essay questions from a

choice of at least FIVE (5) alternatives (for a total of 20 marks).

Section C requires students to attempt ONE (1) essay question from a choice
of FOUR (4) alternatives (for a total of 10 marks). The questions will be based
on the MyLO readings for the Special Topics in Management from Weeks 11
and 12.

Duration: TWO (2) hours

Date and Time: TBA

Value: 50 marks

Your final examination for this unit will be held during the scheduled examination period as
indicated by Student Administration in correspondence to you.

Examinations will normally be scheduled Monday to Saturday inclusive. Examinations may be held
during the day or evening and students should consult the university information which will be made
available towards the end of semester.

You are advised to make any necessary arrangements with employers now for time off during
examination period to sit this examination. Your participation at the scheduled time is not
negotiable unless there are exceptional circumstances. Note that you will be expected to sit the
examination at your recorded study centre.

Supplementary Exams: Except in special circumstances and on the recommendation of the unit
coordinator or the Head of School, a student who fails will not be granted a supplementary
examination.

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HD (High Distinction)
Criteria
80% - 100%
Explicit and detailed statement of
Introduction.
essay aims and essay scope.
Comprehensive discussion of all parts
of the essay question.
Coverage of key
concepts.
All key concepts are identified and
clearly defined.
Provides detailed and highly relevant
Use of examples. examples that clearly illustrate key
points.
Explicit and detailed statement of
Conclusion. essay aims and review of main issues
covered in essay.
Write using academic
Writing style is clear;
language and structure.
logical flow and structure;
Fluent use of discipline-specific
academic language.
No spelling or grammatical errors.
Exam Essays evaluation rubric
DN (Distinction)
70% - 79%
Detailed statement of essay
aims and essay scope.
Detailed discussion of all parts
of the essay question.
All key concepts are identified
and defined.
Provides detailed and relevant
examples that clearly illustrate
key points.
Detailed statement of essay
aims and review of main issues
covered in essay.
Writing style is clear;
Mostly logical flow and
structure;
Correct use of discipline-
specific academic language.
Some minor spelling or
grammatical errors.
CR (Credit)
60% - 69%
States essay aims and essay
scope.
Discusses all parts of the essay
question.
Most key concepts are
identified and defined.
Provides relevant examples that
clearly illustrate key points.
States essay aims and broadly
reviews main issues covered in
essay.
Writing style is mostly clear;
Generally logical flow and
structure;
Mostly written in discipline
specific academic language;
Some spelling or grammatical
errors.
PP (Pass)
50% - 59%
States essay aims or essay
scope.
Discussion fails to address
one part of the essay question.
Identifies and defines about
half of the key concepts.
Provides examples that
illustrate key points.
States essay aims or reviews
main issues covered in essay.
Writing style lacks some
clarity; some flaws in logical
flow and structure; some use
of discipline-specific
academic language. Spelling
or grammatical errors.
NN (Fail) Score
0% - 49%
Does not state essay aims or scope.
/1
Discussion fails to address two or
more parts of the essay question.
Identifies and defines less than half of
the key concepts. /5
Fails to provide examples.
Examples are irrelevant. /2
Incorrect or no statement of essay
aims.
Incorrect or no review of main issues
covered. /1
Writing style is unclear; lacks logical
flow and structure; numerous spelling
grammatical errors.
/1
Total

/10

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Special Consideration and Student Difficulties

If a student is experiencing difficulties with their studies or assignments, have personal or life planning
issues, disability or illness which may affect their course of study, they are advised to raise these with
their lecturer in the first instance. Students may also contact the Student Adviser who will be able to
help in identifying the issues that need to be addressed, give general advice, assist by liaising with
academic staff, as well as referring students to any relevant University-wide support services. The
Student Adviser is located in room 318a in the Commerce Building in Hobart and is contactable by
phone on 6226 1916. In Launceston the Student Adviser is located in room A168 in Building A and is
contactable by phone on 6324 3312. There is also a range of University-wide support services available
including Student Services, International Services and Learning Development. Please refer to the Current
Students homepage at http://www.utas.edu.au/students/index.html.
Should a student require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information
at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/.

Students who have completed their examinations and who feel that they have been disadvantaged
due to illness or other circumstances affecting their study, may fill out a form to request that their
lecturer takes this into consideration when marking the examination. Forms should be submitted
directly to the relevant school, accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, as soon as
possible after the completion of the examination. Granting of special consideration is at the
discretion of the lecturer and school. The relevant form can be found at the following website:
http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/forms_files/index.htm#eits.

Students with a non-English speaking background may be permitted to take a bilingual dictionary
into an exam. This dictionary must not be annotated that is, it must have no notes written in it.
Students must request permission from the Student Centre in order to use a bilingual dictionary.

Submission of Coursework

Lodging Coursework

All Coursework must have the School of Management Assignment Cover Sheet, which is available as
a blank template from the School of Management website:
http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. All assignments must include the tutors name on the
assignment Cover Sheets when they are submitted. If this is not done the assignment will not be
accepted and therefore will not be marked.

Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your Coursework on or before the due date.
We suggest you keep a copy. Even in the most perfect of systems, items sometimes go astray.
Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment drop box in MyLO.
All coursework must be handed in by 2.00pm on the due date.

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Requests for Extensions

Written Coursework:

Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds and will not be granted
because of work or other commitments. Requests for extensions should be made in writing to the
unit coordinator prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and
must contain information which justifies the extension sought. Late assignments which have not
been granted an extension will, at the lecturers discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent
of total marks for each full day overdue.

Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the unit
coordinator.

Online Tests:

Students who are unable to sit a test on medical or compassionate grounds (work or other
commitments are not considered 'compassionate grounds') may request that they be permitted to
submit alternative Coursework. Please do not expect a special test to be held for you if you choose
to go on holidays or undertake other activities on the scheduled date. If you do need to request
alternative Coursework, you should do so in writing to the unit coordinator prior to the due date.
Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and must contain information which
justifies the request. The telephone number of the doctor should also be included.

Faculty of Business Late Assessment Policy

A full copy of the Faculty of Business late assessment policy is available from the Faculty homepage
at http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/business/business/policies.asp.

Academic Referencing and Style Guide

Before starting their assignments, students are advised to familiarise themselves with the following
electronic resources. The first is the School of Management Guide to Writing Assignment, which can
be accessed from the following site - : http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. The guide
provides students with useful information about the structure and style of assignments in the School
of Management.

The second is the Harvard Referencing System Style Guide, which can be accessed from the UTAS
library (http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199808). The Harvard Referencing
System will be used in all School of Management units, and students are expected to use this system
in their assignments.

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Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an
assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:

(a) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or
advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or

(b) improperly disadvantages any other student.

Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of
Student Discipline. This can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation
of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are
available in the Ordinance of Student Discipline Part 3 Academic Misconduct, see
http://www.utas.edu.au/universitycouncil/legislation/.

Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone elses thoughts, writings or
inventions and representing them as your own, for example:

using an authors words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source;
using an authors ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation; or
copying another students work.

If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please
consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines, and the academic integrity
resources on the web at http://www.utas.edu.au/tl/supporting/academicintegrity/index.html.

The intentional copying of someone elses work as ones own is a serious offence punishable by
penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of
cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course, or the University.

The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to
a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable
works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the
original authors permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed.

For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see
http://www.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/ or follow the link under Policy, Procedures and Feedback on
the Current Students homepage.

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Study Schedule

Week Start of Text Chapter & Topic Assessment

Week Additional Items
Readings Due

16 July 1&2 What is Management? &

1
The External Environment

2 23 July 3 Foundations of Decision-Making

3 30 July 4 Foundations of Planning Online Test 1

Organisational Structure and Culture

4 6 August 5

5 Self-directed study week Journal Article

17 August none
Review Exercise

6 20 August Reading on
Ethics & Social Responsibility Online Test 2
MyLO

7 27 August 11 Leadership and Trust

Mid-Semester Break 3-7 September 2012

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8 12 Communication and Interpersonal Skills Online Test 3
September

9 17
7 Managing Change and Innovation
September

24 Online Test 4
10 13 Foundations of Control &
September
Essay
Special Topics in Management 1:
1 October 6 & Readings on
11 Human Resource Management
MyLO
Industrial Relations
Special Topics in Management 2:
8 October Readings on Marketing Management
12
MyLO Entrepreneurship & Tourism Management

Text pp. 111-

25 October 122 Taking Management Further
13
& Reading on & Unit Review
MyLO

Examination Period: 27 October 13 November 2012

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