LB5503 - Transformative Systems

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Law Office

This subject looks at the transformation which organisations need to undertake as part of globalisation and the need for appropriate governance. Students will undertake an analysis of conflict using system theory in order to assist them to view disputes within a 'bigger picture'. It seeks to encourage organisations to use conflict and dispute as an opportunity to 'transform' or design integrated systems to help effectively manage conflict, both internally and with external stakeholders. The workshop component of this subject provides an opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning activities which facilitate their understanding of the complexity of human systems approaches to problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

• appreciate the wide role and application of conflict management systems and practice in organisational development in both private and public sector organisations;
• analyse systems of conflict management and select and design appropriate forms of transformative and change management systems in organisations;
• ensure that persons engaged in management positions, in organisational development, in human resources and other aspects of organisational governance are equipped to lead change and transformation through designing integrated conflict management systems.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

LB5500 and LB5501 and LB5502

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 10
Census Date 14-Dec-2007
Face to face teaching 08-Dec-2007 to 12-Dec-2007 (5 day workshops)
Coordinator:	Professor Paul Havemann
Contact hours:	40 hours lectures - Consisting of 30 hrs lectures and 10 hrs of lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	presentations (30%); as per the subject study guide (20%); essays (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.