EXMBM511-19GA (HAM)

People in Organisations

15 Points

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Waikato Management School
Te Raupapa
Executive Education

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Michele Schoenberger-Orgad

Michele Schoenberger-Orgad
9284
MSB.3.34
Tuesday 10-12
michele.schoenberger-orgad@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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In this paper you will develop self-awareness, as well as interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. You will learn to communicate cross-culturally and understand the theories underpinning communication practice in organisations - in everyday life and in teams. You will practice your speaking and listening skills by delivering short presentations, participate and lead class discussions, collaborate with your peers and learn to work in cross-cultural teams. You will also learn how to negotiate and deal with conflicts in the workplace. We will also look closely at how organisations develop a specific organisational culture and how they adapt to a dynamic and changing world.

As this is the first paper in your programme, you will be encouraged to develop your personal goals and skills through a performance management tool which will form part of your personal portfolio. There will be an important focus on individual skills for working in high-performing teams as wells as skills for reflecting on your work, and that of your peers.

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Paper Structure

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This class will be run in a "blended" format. This means that a lot of your learning and studying is undertaken outside the classroom by you as an individual student, or by you as a member of a collaborative team. Preparation for class will be both reading articles and case studies, as well as watching videos, TED talks and thinking about the issues you are working on for assessments. You will prepare questions and articulate your thoughts and opinions in the class discussions and, as members of groups, you will work together through issues and problems with your colleagues. The success of your learning depends on the amount of time and effort you put into your own learning about the concepts which you will then bring to class for discussion. It is expected that every student will prepare the class material. It is essential for your learning that you develop a positive mindset to contribute actively in all class activities and discussions.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the communication and behavioural skills necessary for effective communication in personal, intercultural, and organisational settings.
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  • Identify core organisational behaviour concepts and explain their relevance and interrelationship at the individual, group and organisation level
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  • Analyse an organisation in terms of its culture
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  • Identify the role of communication and core organisational behaviour concepts within organisations
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  • Reflect on your learning about your own communication skills
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  • Write grammatically and effectively for conveying meaning
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  • Present your work orally.
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Assessment

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All assessment is compulsory.

PLEASE NOTE: The University has zero-tolerance for Plagiarism.

All assessment must be submitted as a Word document, unless otherwise stated.

Booking of rooms for group meetings

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Individual Presentation - individual
19 Mar 2019
No set time
20
  • In Class: In Tutorial
2. Group Poster and Presentation - group
25 Mar 2019
9:00 AM
30
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
3. e-Portfolio
20
  • Online: EPortfolio System
4. Reflective Essay - individual
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Please access all readings in Moodle. Assume, unless told, that all prescribed resources are compulsory.
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Online Support

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Online resources for class preparation are in Moodle.
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Workload

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It is expected that you will devote 150 hours of learning, reading and preparation of assessments for this paper.
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Restricted papers: EXPM502

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