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