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SMBA6109: Managing with Technology

2022 unit information

Technology is an integral part of every business organisation Technology is both the subject of managerial activity as well as a necessary tool for managers in performing their work Considering that technology is seen as a solution to as well as a source of various business problems there is a need to evaluate the main assumptions that underlie how technology is understood and employed by managers With a strong emphasis on modern information and communication technologies ICT this unit critically examines current managerial thought about technology from multiple perspectives This unit equips students with a balanced understanding of the nature and role of technology in organisations and enables them to manage with technology more effectively Learning involves handson inclass activities case study analysis and classroom discussions

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Management Education

Code SMBA6109
Academic unit Management Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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SMBA6001
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. critically examine contemporary digital technology trends and their implications for organisations and people
  • LO2. demonstrate a refined understanding of the complex inter-relationships among knowledge, technology and people in organisations
  • LO3. analyse and demonstrate implications for managing people of novel workplace technologies
  • LO4. effectively analyse business cases of IT in organisations and communicate insights in a collaborative team setting.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Session 2 Early Census 2022
Normal evening Castlereagh St, Sydney
Session 2 Early Census 2022
Normal evening Remote

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