Course unit title

Management Science Philosophy

Course unit code

PHE801

Type of course unit 

(Compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

The Third Cycle of Doctoral Degree Programs

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

2020 – 2021

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

1st Semester of Doctoral Study

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3.2 credits

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Prof. Dr. Anis Eliyana, SE., M.Sc.
  2. Dr. Indrianawati Usman

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By the end of this course, the students are expected to be able to describe the development of science, logic and scientific philosophy, perspectives and theories in Management science.

Mode of Delivery  

(face-to-face, distance learning)
  1. Face to face
  2. Distance learning using AULA UNAIR
    (due to pandemic COVID-19 situation)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

Course content

This course aims to provide scientific philosophy as well as in-depth and comprehensive insights into the development of paradigms, theories, and practices in Management Science. Followings are the provided materials included in the course: -The definition and scope of management science.

  • The History and development of materials and theories in management science, various debates in the development of the theories and concepts in management science.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

Followings are the literature references the students can refer to each week:

Books:

  1. Wren, D. A., & Bedeian, A. G. (2017). The Evolution of Management Thought. (7 Years). Wiley.
  2. Thakkar, B. S. (2019). A Paradigm Shift in Management Philosophy: Future Challenges in Global Organizations. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29710-7_2

Journals:

  1. Amankwah-Amoah, J., Khan, Z., & Wood, G. (2020). COVID-19 and business failures: The paradoxes of experience, scale, and scope for theory and practice. European Management Journal, 138028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2020.09.002
  2. Berry, M. A., & Randinelli, D. A. (1998). Proactive_Corporate_Environmental_Management. Academy of Management Executive, 12(2), 38–50.
  3. Beyer, J. . (2003). Critically Analyzing an Academic Article or Book. JSIS Writing Center. https://doi.org/10.1177/089431849600900401
  4. Bohl, K. W. (2019). Leadership as Phenomenon: Reassessing the Philosophical Ground of Leadership Studies. Philosophy of Management, 18(3), 273–292. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40926-019-00116-x
  5. Boxer, L. (2007). Sustainability Perspectives. Philosophy of Management, 6(2), 87–97. https://doi.org/10.5840/pom20086237
  6. Other articles whose topics are adapted to the learning materials.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • Lectures
  • Discussion or Work Group
  • Presentations

Language of instruction
  • English
  • Indonesia

Assessment methods and criteria

In order to pass this course, the students must meet the followings:

  • Being punctual and meeting 75% attendance of the scheduled classes.
  • Achieving a satisfactory attempt at all assessment tasks listed below:

Assessment details:

  • Weekly assignments: 10%
  • Individual participation: 30%
  • Mid semester examination: 30%
  • Final semester examination: 30%