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.
Offerings
MO-TP2-01-ONLINE-MO
MO-TP6-01-ONLINE-MO
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Danielle Ramirez
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
demonstrate an understanding of systems thinking and social systems theory, and apply them to the project management context
2.
appraise and evaluate adaptive behaviours between a project and its environment using the theory of sense-making
3.
identify and distinguish between a social construct and a technical process when managing projects
Teaching approach
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
Workload requirements
Workload