200-level

MGMT206
Organisational Behaviour
Description
This course provides an introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organisations. The course is taught in two parts. In the first part we examine individual-level topics such as personality differences; perception and learning in organisations; workplace emotions, theories of motivation; and stress management. We then move on to discuss team and organisational-level processes, including decision-making; group dynamics and teamwork; communication; power and conflict management; organisational structure and design; organisational culture; and organisational change.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points
Restrictions
MGMT201, MGMT216
SPCO224
Sport Management
Description
Sport Management in New Zealand is experiencing a noted increase in professional organisational management approaches as well as maintaining a strong volunteer base at grass-roots level. Effective sport managers need to have a varying set of skills and be aware of best practices for the effective management of people, club and sporting events. Volunteer management, funding sources/models, development models, marketing, technology and other future issues will be discussed for the wide variety of sport organisations in New Zealand, from clubs to fitness centres to national/regional sports organisations.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level from SPCO.

Not Offered Courses in 2024

200-level

MGMT208
Principles of Leadership
Description
This course takes a holistic look at leadership. It explores the foundations of personal leadership with particular attention to the emerging disciplines of positive psychology and positive leadership. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply leadership in real world situations, as students will work in groups with local leaders to assess the needs, then design and carry out a project to help meet the needs of the assigned organisation.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016 , 2017
For further information see MGMT208 course details
Points
15 points