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Unit Synopsis
Proposed Organisations shape the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities and are central to the delivery of human services. Human service organisations operate within complex social, political, cultural and economic environments that influence service delivery, policy implementation and professional practice. As social work practice predominantly occurs within organisational settings, understanding organisational processes and contexts is critical to effective practice. In this unit, you will examine organisational theories, structures, cultures and leadership approaches relevant to human service organisations. You will analyse organisational environments and explore strategies for organisational and system change. The unit also considers ethical practice, advocacy, accountability, cross-cultural practice, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within organisational contexts. Through application of organisational theory to contemporary human service and private practice settings, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within organisations and promote social justice and equitable outcomes for service users.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 2 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 4 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Successful completion of 48 credit points in any course. Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2027
Term 1 - 2027 Profile
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
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This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Source: SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2025
I feel like there could be more support/resources in place for assessments, especially assessment 3.
Additional assessment guidance and supporting resources will be reviewed and developed for Assessment 3 to further enhance student understanding of task requirements and expectations. Opportunities to provide supplementary examples, clarifying materials, and targeted assessment support will be explored to assist students in successfully completing the assessment and applying organisational practice concepts.
Additional support resources and assessment guidance were provided for Assessment 3, including clarification of assessment expectations and opportunities for students to seek feedback and assistance. Learning materials were reviewed to improve consistency and accessibility, and assessment information was reinforced throughout the term. These actions contributed to maintaining positive student satisfaction and strong achievement outcomes in 2026.
Source: SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2026
The Unit Coordinator is a wonderful teacher and has a great learning style which is understandable clear and offers plenty of support. Thank you
Positive feedback regarding the unit coordination and teaching approach is appreciated and reinforces the value of maintaining clear communication, accessible support, and engaging learning experiences. Current teaching practices will be continued, with ongoing review to ensure students remain well supported in their learning and achievement of unit outcomes.
In Progress
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