OPO5001 - The project as a social system

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Overview

This unit explores projects as primarily social constructs, where sense-making and adaptive behaviours are required to accommodate local contexts, dynamics, and personal attributes. The perception of projects as a process is critically examined and challenged with concepts from systems thinking. Cultural and political practices are explored to develop an understanding … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit explores projects as primarily social constructs, where sense-making and adaptive behaviours are required to accommodate local contexts, dynamics, and personal attributes. The perception of projects as a process is critically examined and challenged with concepts from systems thinking. Cultural and political practices are explored to develop an understanding of the interrelationships between various elements of a project, and the environment in which they are executed.

Offerings

MO-TP4-01-ONLINE-MO

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Chivonne Algeo

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.