James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

BU1104 - Introduction to Management Concepts and Application

Subject Description

This subject provides students with an introduction to management concepts and how they are applied to small and medium business in both urban and regional environments. The student will cover topics such as sustainability, changing environments, cultural differences, decision making, social responsibility, ethics, leadership, planning, delegation and empowerment, motivation and recruitment, all forming part of the suite topics to be explored. Practical emphasis is also placed on the fundamental management building blocks of: plan, organise, lead and control, which are critical to starting, growing and maintaining a successful business.

Learning Outcomes

• examine key features of the four functions of management and apply in the context of organisational structures
• plan, construct and discuss solutions relevant to business environments
• apply ethical corporate and social responsibility concepts in achieving sustainable business practice

Subject Assessment

• Small Business Based Workbook 2 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Workbook - (30%) - Individual
• Small Business Based Workbook 3 - (40%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BU1004 BU1904 MG1731 BU1804

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