Course Outline 2020

GLMI 712: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEING CREATIVITY (15 POINTS)

Semester 1, (1203)

Course prescription
Explores theories and research on creativity in both well-established and
entrepreneurial organisations at different levels of analysis – individual, groups
and firms. Includes topics such as factors impacting creativity, how to manage
creative teams and individuals, and how to develop a creative climate in the
organisation.

Course advice
This course is designed for students seeking to deepen and expand their critical
understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship and creative processes in
individuals and organisations.

Goals of the course

This course attracts students looking to explore the concept of creativity in-
depth and from an organisational perspective. Students are exposed to a broad
range of (sometimes competing) approaches to understanding and managing
creativity at various organisational levels - from the individual level to the
broader organisation and beyond. The relationships between entrepreneurship,
innovation and creativity also form a key component of this course. Whilst
studying creativity theoretically, students are expected to apply their insights
and approach learning in creative and collaborative ways throughout the
Semester.  In order to succeed in this course, students should be open to
reading widely from a range of disciplines, willing to discuss ideas with others
and ready to challenge themselves to try new things. 

Learning outcomes (LO)

By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to:

# Learning outcome Graduate profile capability*

LO1 Understand the theoretical and Select from the drop-down list.
practical perspectives of creativity
within the context of 1. Disciplinary knowledge and practice
entrepreneurship and innovation

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 # Learning outcome Graduate profile capability*
LO2 Evaluate factors that might impede 3. Solution seeking
and/or enhance creativity in
entrepreneurial and innovative 2. Critical thinking
contexts
LO3 Assess the challenges of managing 1. Disciplinary knowledge and practice
creativity in a variety of
organisational contexts and across 2. Critical thinking
different levels of analysis including
individual, groups and firms
LO4 Articulate and apply personal 5a. Independence
approaches to creativity in both
individual and group work through Choose a second capability or leave blank.
creative practice and reflection
LO5 Develop and demonstrate 4c. Engagement (Collaboration)
interpersonal communication skills
through teamwork, collaboration 4a. Communication (Oral)
and workshop delivery
* See the graduate profile this course belongs to at the end of this course outline.

Content outline

Week / Relevant learning Assessment due this

Topic
Module resources/activities period
1 Introduction to class CANVAS: Syllabus and
and creativity Assignments
2 Creativity, Innovation Assigned readings
and Entrepreneurship
3 Collaborative Assigned readings
creativity: Lego Class will run in Unleash
Serious Play Space (Engineering
Building)
4 Creativity and Assigned readings Draft essay due for peer
Innovation Case Study evaluation
5 Creativity paradoxes Assigned readings
and challenges
6 Creativity and design Assigned readings Non-assessed draft/plan
thinking Team assessment for team project case
workshop due – followed by Peer
Evaluation 1
7 Creativity in Action Site visit (TBC) Essay due Wednesday
9am
8 Facilitated in class Team assessment
workshop
9 Facilitated in class Team assessment
workshop
10 Facilitated in class Team assessment
workshop Peer evaluation 2
11 Tech challenge Tech challenge
presentations
12 Tech challenge Tech challenge

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 Week / Relevant learning Assessment due this
Topic
Module resources/activities period
presentations

Learning and teaching

This class will meet for three hours, once a week on Wednesdays 9-12, over the
course of the semester. These classes will consist of discussions and
presentations, so it is expected that students will come to class prepared to
contribute.
Students will need to read all assigned readings prior to class in order to
effectively engage in class activities.
The course is not designed to be ‘lectured’ and students are encouraged to take
a proactive and participatory role in co-creating course content.

Teaching staff
Dr Rhiannon Lloyd
Office: Room 4120, Owen G. Glenn Building
Email: rhiannon.lloyd@auckland.ac.nz

Learning resources
There is no textbook prescribed for the class. We will use a range of journal
articles, book chapters, video clips and news articles. Readings will be available
through Canvas

Assessment information
Group and/or
Assessment task Weight % Submission
individual
Critical essay on creativity,
entrepreneurship and Week 7 Wednesday
30 Individual
innovation 9am

Team project and facilitated

workshop 40 Group In class weeks 8-10

Individual technology
challenge, and
30 Individual In class weeks 11-12
accompanying reflective
insights

Description of assessment tasks

Learning outcome to
Assessment task
be assessed
Critical essay on creativity in entrepreneurship and
innovation 1, 2 & 3

Team project and facilitated workshop 2, 4 & 5

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 Learning outcome to
Assessment task
be assessed

Individual technology challenge, and accompanying

1&4
reflective insights

Inclusive learning
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-
face and/or in written form with the courses convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.

Academic integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and
views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student
submits for grading must be the student’s own work, reflecting his or her learning.
Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and
referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the worldwide web. A student’s
assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised
detection to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Student feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and
teaching through a tool called SET. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider
all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

In the event of an unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all
your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University
has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your
assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in
emergencies, In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators
will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the
University website.

Graduate profile for MCom

The following six themes represent the capabilities that the Business School seeks to
foster in all of its graduates. The development of these capabilities does not come all at
once, but rather is expected to build from year to year. Each course is not expected to
contribute to all capabilities, but each course will have its own goals and learning
outcomes that relate to the overall development of this profile.

Graduate Profile for Master of Commerce

1. Disciplinary knowledge and practice

Graduates will be able to apply highly specialised knowledge within the discipline
to demonstrate an advanced awareness and understanding in a global context.
1. Critical thinking

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 Graduate Profile for Master of Commerce

Graduates will be able to analyse and evaluate the relevant literature, and design
and develop scholarly arguments that demonstrate advanced and diverse
thinking.
2. Solution seeking
Graduates will be able to creatively research and analyse complex issues, and
develop innovative solutions.
3. Communication and engagement
Graduates will be able to engage, communicate, and collaborate with diverse
groups using multiple formats and effectively address a range of professional and
academic audiences.
4. Independence and integrity
Graduates will be able to demonstrate advanced independent thought, self-
reflection, ethics, and integrity.
5. Social and environmental responsibility
Graduates will consider, in relation to their discipline, the potential significance of
the principles underpinning both the Treaty of Waitangi and sustainability.

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