Edith Cowan University
School of Business and
Law
Unit Code:
FBL5010
Unit
Title: Managing People and Organisations
The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate
that you are able to reflect critically on your own learning using a set
framework. You need to reflect on the unit content including the text,
blackboard material, group discussions, activities and assessments. You will be
asked to submit this reflective journal entry via CADMUS on Blackboard
outlining what you have learnt and how this learning will impact on your future
management and goals. Four entries are to be compiled into one document with a
meaningful table of contents. Two of these entries must relate to the following
topics: One reflection on teamwork in organisations and one reflection on
communication in organisations. The other two entries must be on topics
delivered in the unit BEFORE the due date of the assessment. Each entry will
stand alone within the document (i.e. start a fresh page for each entry).
Please follow the DIEP framework for the
journal. This framework can be found on Blackboard under Assessments. Four entries will be completed to make up
the journal as discussed above. Each entry is to be approximately 600 words
(please indicate the word count after
each entry) and focus on a specific part of your learning.
Each entry MUST consist of a narrowed topic. You should not try to cover a whole topic in an entry.
For example, if you choose to write about the evolution of management thinking,
you would not write about all of the management theories, rather you would
narrow to one aspect, such as Time and Motion studies. The ability to focus on
a specific aspect and the quality of the reflection and the adherence to the
DIEP framework will all impact on your assignment mark.
Assessment 2 – Major Essay (40%)
The role of ethical decision
making in becoming an effective manager.
In this assignment you are asked to discuss the
concept of ethical decision making and how this influences a manager’s ability
to be effective. This will require you to review the literature on ethical
decision making so that you understand how it contributes towards demonstrating
effective managerial practice. Using some of the questionnaires you answered in
class, you will evaluate your potential to demonstrate ethical decision making
as a manager by closely looking at your current managerial capabilities and
your personality. Finally, based on your evaluation, you will create a thorough
plan for developing these skills and abilities to help you become an ethical
manager, and eventually become an effective manager. This assignment is written
in an essay format and must keep the reader engaged throughout the essay.
Assessment 3: Ongoing
Participation (20%)
Participation in this unit (both pre-class work
and in class-activities) is expected from all students as a normal component
of professional practice. For this section each student will be allocated a
mark out of 20% for their ongoing participation, preparation
and professionalism.
Participation marks will be allocated after the completion of the unit and will
be forwarded with other marks to the Board of Examiners for approval.
Professional practices include behaving in a
manner that would be considered acceptable in an organisational context. This
includes (but is not limited to) being on time for class; having completed
pre-class work, contacting the lecturer in a timely manner to explain any
absences; meeting submission deadlines for assignments; treating ECU staff and
fellow students with courtesy and respect; undertaking tasks willingly,
encouraging others to undertake all tasks to the best of their ability and
attending presentations by guest speakers and giving feedback to other
students.