Course Introduction

1. Course Introduction • 1101IBA Management Concepts • 2013

2. Organisation of Lecture • Basic Introduction • Assessment • Learning Activities

3. Basic Introduction

4. Convenor and Lecturer • Dr. Luke Houghton - – N16 1.2.1 • Over 9 years at Griffith, 3rd year teaching this course, twelfth year teaching first year students! • Top ten University Wide teacher (I’m awesome) • Management experience in private and not for profit organisations • Born and raised in Queensland (Sunshine Coast – Central Queensland) • Bachelor of Business, Masters of Business and a PhD in business • http://lukehoughton.com • active blogger

5. Convenor/Lecturer (GC) and Lecturer (NA) • Dr Daniel Ringuet---N16 1.66 and G01 3.44A • Over 12 years teaching at Griffith 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Masters level students. • Recipient of Teaching Excellence Award • Management experience in Government, private industry and in an INGO. • Born in Mauritius of French background. Has lived in Australia since 1968. • Bachelor of Asian International Studies (Hons), PhD in International Business and Asian Studies. • Representative in Athletics (QLD, NSW, AUS). Junior Rugby League (NSW)

6. Teaching Staff • Martin Soden - Head Tutor • Amjid Abdul-Ala • Annette Hurley • Aaron Ruutz • Warwick Wearing • Janelle Prendergast – Head tutor (GC) • Bronwyn Kershaw • Caroline Bouten Pinto • Stacey Kent • Liz Raymer • Jane Kerr • Dr Campbell Fraser (Gold Coast) • Dr Daniel Ringuet

7. Course Objectives • Outline the major origins of management • Explain the main theoretical perspectives of management • Identify and explain the main functions of management (planning, organising, leading and controlling) in a global environment • Outline how to manage change in organisations • Identify, analyse, reflect on and evaluate a management related research problem

8. Course Objectives cont. … • Present research findings in the form of a Literature Review and Report • Apply management theory to solve management problems in a range of international case studies and vignettes • Demonstrate understanding of the principles of corporate social responsibility and ethical behaviour in global business. • Demonstrate understanding of a range of management theories and practices in a global context

9. Assessment

10. Assessment Overview • Tutorial quiz: 10% - In tutorials in Week 5 - based on lecture and text chapters covered in Weeks 1, 2 & 3 • Case analysis and discussion in tutorials: 25% - from weeks 4 to 12 • Report: 30% - 5pm Tuesday 10th September by online submission ONLY • End of Semester Exam: 35% - Exam period

11. Business Report • A 1500 word Report • Based on ONE management  problem in the case study: - ‘Unpaid overtime: Exploitation or part of the job? ’, available on the course website. • The management problem should relate to an issue discussed in this course, such as the role of management, organisational structure, organisational culture or another relevant management problem. • NOT an assignment you can do the night before

12. Recommended steps in doing your report • Step One: - Read the case study • Step Two: - Identify one management problem or issue in this case (there are a number of problems/potential problems within this case). The problem could be a POTENTIAL problem that may threaten the organisation in the future. • Step Three: - Find at least five refereed journal articles that are relevant to the management problem you have selected.  • Step Four: - Learn what a business report actually is • Step Five: - Apply the arguments discussed in the Literature Review to help find a solution for the problem identified in the case.

13. Support for Research reports • Marking rubric – posted to the course website • GBS Resources Bank - Writing (reports), referencing (Harvard or APA) *HINT LOOK AT HOW TO WRITE A REPORT* • Material already on web includes: - plan and structure • Summers and Smith - Communication Skills Handbook - very useful sections that we will examine in lectures • Sample Assignment

14. Lectures to help with Report • Lectures • Week 3: Library research skills - finding journal articles • Week 4: Critical evaluation and referencing (Lecture 4) • Week 5 - Maximising your marks using the marking criteria • Week 6: Report Checklist • Week 7: Submitting via SafeAssign and avoiding plagiarism

15. Tutorials to help with Report • Week 2: Identifying a problem • Week 5: Analyse the case in class • Week 5: Consultation with tutor on progress • Week 6: Adjust/Monitor Adjust!

16. Case Analysis and Discussion

17. Discussion Leader • Two tutorials -selected ‘randomly’ in tutorials in weeks 5 to 12 • First time worth 6%, second time 7% • Must prepare for the tutorial by completing tutorial preparation sheet (one printed page maximum)and bring to class from the textbook • Lead the small group with the two or three discussants, presenting their own prepared answer and listening to answers provided by the discussants  • Present group answers to the class when invited by the tutor • Group answer should be a synthesis of answers where possible • Marks based mainly on the group answer and tutor observations

18. Discussant Marks • 2% for active participation in Week 4 • 12% of marks (2% for 5 tutorials) • Must prepare for the tutorial by completing tutorial preparation sheet and submitting online • Actively participate in class activities and discussions • Offer suggestions in the small group discussion, and listen to the ideas and answers of other students

19. End of Semester Exam

20. End of Semester Exam • 1.5 hours in length • Worth 35% • Content • Analysis of a case study - on Corporate Social Responsibility • The FUNCTIONS of MGT • Multiple choice questions - practice in lectures and on course website

21. Learning Activities

22. Class Preparation • From now on, lecture notes for this course will be published on the course website (under Course Content) 24 hours before lecture delivery • Lecture notes are a guide for note taking and do not substitute for attending lectures • To prepare for tutorial case studies – attend lecture (listen for theory of the week), carefully read case and prepare answers to questions

23. Lectopia • Lectopia recordings of each week will be posted after the evening lecture • The recording will only be available for one week • Lectures are interactive for better learning

24. Griffith Business School Student Code of Classroom Conduct • Be punctual and arrive at class no later than the designated start time. • Switch off mobile phones and iPods prior to entering the classroom • Actively participate in classroom discussions and class work groups • Show respect towards their lecturer, tutor and other students attending the classroom activity • Adhere to all university workplace health and safety rules, regulations and policies • Seek permission to audio record or video record any lecturers or tutorials • Utilise laptops for classroom activities only eg laptops are not to be used to access social networks during lectures/tutorials.

25. Tutorial Guidelines • Start time is precise (on the hour) • Finish time is ten minutes before the hour • A roll will be taken at the beginning of each tutorial • Will lose marks if late or leave early • Use the tutorial swap board on the course website if necessary • Bring written confirmation of a swap (printed email) to the tutor at the beginning of class and forward a copy to the head tutor

26. Communication Guidelines • Tutor is your first point of contact • Email (allow 3 working days for reply) • Course code and tutorial time in email subject line • Communicate to the standard of a manager in training • Phone if the matter is urgent • Head Tutor has extended hours of consultation – check course website (second point of contact) • Convenor for unresolved issues/ direct feedback

27. Course Website • Learning@GU • Check announcements prior to class • Range of resources available

28. Resources • New students website – a range of resources to help new students • Library site – workshops and training • Support – doctor, gym, jobs, help

29. Homework • Read text Chapters 1 & 4 • Go to course website & get to know resources available • Register for Wiley Click-On

30. Break Time