152.399
Integrative Management
COURSE GUIDE
Internal
Semester 2, 2024
Summary of the course
Welcome to Integrative Management (152.399). This is a collaborative capstone course that requires students to demonstrate the ability to apply theory and practice to complex organisational problems. The main aim of this course is for students to develop and demonstrate their understanding of problem definition and problem-solving. This is achieved by drawing on what you have learned from the different courses, majors and the broader knowledge base that you have. The majors within the School are human resources management/employment relations, management, international business, information systems, and entrepreneurship/innovation. Because of the prerequisites for enrolment in this course, you will have prior knowledge relating to current issues, theories, and frameworks relating to your selected major.
A significant part of this course requires you to work in teams to provide meaningful advice to a real New Zealand business. We also offer several formative feedback points over the semester to develop your teamwork skills and reflective learning. The four assignments are linked to one another - please take the time to think about how to best use them for your overall understanding of the course. The assignments will be released in week two.
The world around us is changing at a rapid pace. Hence, this course is also dynamic by design, which may mean that we will not adhere strictly to the chronological plan. The course will have a range of guest speakers. The information in this outline overviews the course; we will provide much more detail in class over the semester. We wish you well for your studies this semester and look forward to seeing you in class and online.
Course student learning outcomes
Prescription: This is a collaborative capstone course that requires students to demonstrate the ability to apply theory and practice to complex organisational problems.
Prerequisite(s): The Integrative Management course is designed for students in the final
semester of their study, having passed the BBS Core courses and established significant
knowledge in their chosen specialisation. It is required that students have completed at least 60 credits in their major, 15 of them at the 300 level.
Equivalency: See University regulations. Internal assessments may differ between campuses. Students who complete this course should be able to:
1. Analyse organisational issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
2. Assess the values and behaviours thatunderpin ethical professional practice in organisations.
3. Identify communication principles and strategies necessary to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with target audiences.
4. Critically evaluate personal teamwork-related learning experiences and reflect on the implications for professional practice.
Overview of the topics covered
The lectures are intended to provide students with an overview of the specific topics covered. We also have face-to-face tutorials and online meetings. To meet the aims and objectives of the course, and thereby achieve a successful outcome, you will need to be a self-motivated and active learner. The outline below is aguide of what we will cover and is subject to change. More information about the key tasks will be provided within Stream and in class.
Key Information |
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1 |
Topic: Introduction, course overview and introduction to the concept of problems Key tasks: Attend our first class, read over the administration guide. |
2 |
Topic: Continuation of problems introduction of disruption through time Key tasks: Assessments released, and groups assigned. |
3 |
Topic: Continuation of past and present, introduction of resilience Key tasks: Work on assignment one. |
4 |
Topic: Consolidation of concepts and expectations for the remainder of course Key tasks: Submit assignment one. |
5 |
Topic: Organisational resilience tools Key tasks: Work on assignment two. |
6 |
Topic: Disruption tools Key tasks: Submit assignment two. |
7 |
Topic: Working in groups during class time, tutorial on critical awareness this week Key tasks: Group meetings |
8 |
Topic: Working on class on group assignments Key tasks: Group meetings |
9 |
Topic: Working in class on group assignments Key tasks: Work on assignment three. |
10 |
Topic: Actions Key tasks: Submit assignment three |
11 |
Topic: Reflection Key tasks: Work on assignment four. |
12 |
Topic: Course summary Key tasks: Submit assignment final part of assignment four. |
How is this course assessed?
Formal Requirements to pass this course
To successfully complete this course, you will need to achieve at least 50% (a combined total from all four assessments). Students must also complete all assignments and receive a mark of 40% or better on Assignment 4 to pass the course (Note: this includes weekly assessments occurring during class time). Individuals are assigned to groups in week one. You MUST attend the class to have this occur. More information about these assessments will be provided in class and on Stream. We will also run in-depth question-and-answer sessions about each assignment in our classes.
NB. Due to the potential of unforeseen pandemic developments, please refer to the course Stream site for updated information regarding lectures, assessments, etc. This information will be regularly updated if the situation changes.
The assessment at a glance
Assessment |
Week Due |
Learning Outcomes |
Weighting |
1. Written assignment - Group Project Proposal* |
Week 4 Thursday, 11:55 pm |
1,3 |
10% |
2. Individual Oral/Performance/Presentation* |
Week 6 Thursday, 11:55 pm |
3 |
20% |
3. Written assignment - Group Report* |
Week 10 Thursday 11:55pm |
1,2,3,4 |
40% |
4. Written assignment - Individual Reflective Journal* |
Weekly (weeks 2 to 12) Thursday 11:55pm |
3, 4 |
30% |
Collaborative Assignments
Part of the assessment for this course will involve working collaboratively with other students in a group or team. While working collaboratively comes with challenges, it has many benefits, including not only the division of workload, but the sharing of diverse skillsets, areas of knowledge, and perspectives. When supporting one another to value and respect what each individual brings, this process can enhance the quality of the final product and the learning of every participant.
We recognise that collaborative work can sometimes be challenging (especially when you start a new task with a new set of individuals), but the skills you will develop as you engage with, learn from, and support others will be invaluable as you progress through your studies and beyond Massey. You will be not only focusing on course-specific content through this assessment but developing a raft of other valuable competencies.
To help you and your peers be successful in your collaborative work, remember to implement goodtime management skills (it is not just your deadline, but a shared deadline),focus on effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), and recognise and value the diversity each member brings to the assessment task. Remember, too, that taking the time to get to know your new group or team members before you start the actual assessment task will go along way to realising the benefits and minimising some of the challenges.
For students wishing to submit assessments intereo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
Massey University recognises the status of Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
(NZSL) as officiallanguages of Aotearoa New Zealand, and particularly recognises the status of Te Reo Māori as aTaonga with respect to Te Tiritio Waitangi.
The Massey Business School supports the right and opportunity of any students who wish to submit assessments in Te Reo Māori and will seek to equitably support students who use
NZSL.
It is preferred that students wishing to submit an assessment in Te Reo Māori alert the relevant teaching staff ahead of time. Permission is not required. advance notice that an assessment
will be submitted in Te Reo will be helpful in terms of identifying and accessing the specific expertise needed.
An extension of time to complete an assignment may be granted at the discretion of the
course coordinator in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as misadventure or illness. Applications for an extension of time should be made to the course coordinator by email or in person. You maybe required to substantiate your application with appropriate documentary
evidence such as medical certificates, accident reports etc. (Please note that work
commitments,computer failures, or lack of commitment from other group members are usually considered insufficient grounds for an extension.)
Please let your course or offering coordinator know as soon as possible if you need an extension. We want to assist, but we need to hear from you.
We expect that you will work diligently to manage your workload and plan assignment
preparation so you can submit in a timely fashion. This is part of the expectations for
academic study. However, we also know that unexpected circumstances can and do arise.
If you do miss the deadline and you did not ask for an extension, you may still submit your assignment late. However, in usual circumstances*:
• A penalty of 2 marks out of 100 per day (including weekends) will be applied to the final mark.
• Assignments that are 8-14 days late may receive little, if any, written feedback and may not be returned within the three-week turnaround time.
If your assignment arrives 15+ days after the deadline, it will not be marked and you will receive a zero grade.
* We recognise that unusual circumstances (including global pandemics) may cause sudden
and unexpected disruptions to study. If such unusual circumstances arise, your Course
Coordinator will let you know of any changes in expectations around late submissions. As always, please let us know of circumstances that have affected you.
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