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-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:

demonstrate an understanding of systems thinking and social systems theory, and apply them to the project management context

appraise and evaluate adaptive behaviours between a project and its environment using the theory of sense-making

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

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.