bua5rl responsible leadership

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

BUA5RL

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will be introduced to leadership models, forms and competencies to develop and apply an understanding of the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become a responsible and effective leader in an organisation. Working individually and with other students, you will analyse leaders in contemporary practice, within the context of dynamic, challenging and often ambiguous organisational circumstances. In addition you will reflect on and analyse your own leadership practice as a responsible leader, assessing your strengths and areas in which you can be even more effective.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Inglis

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BUO5RL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically evaluate key leadership theories and competencies, with reference to credible academic literature.

Activities:
Class content, experiential exercises, discussion and readings cover key leadership theories and competencies. Assessment provides an opportunity for you to critically engage with key leadership theories and competencies.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

02. Recognise and articulate what constitutes responsible leadership.

Activities:
Class content and discussion will provide an opportunity for you to recognise key elements of responsible leadership, as distinguished from other forms of leadership or management practice. Every assignment will build on your knowledge of what responsible leadership looks like in action, from analysing contemporary leaders in the public realm, to those you know and your own leadership.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

03. Analyse the effectiveness of contemporary leaders, by applying relevant leadership theories and competencies.

Activities:
Class content, experiential exercises, discussion and readings provide you with the opportunity to apply key leadership theories and competencies to contemporary leaders. The group and individual assignments will challenge you to analyse the effectiveness of contemporary leaders in the public realm and leaders you know against responsible leadership models.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

04. Reflect on one's own leadership practice, develop strategies and approaches for improving your responsible leadership.

Activities:
Class content, experiential exercises, discussion and readings provide you with the opportunity to apply key leadership theories and competencies to analyse yourself as a responsible leader. The individual Infographic will enable to you assess yourself against a responsible leadership model you develop.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

05. Contribute to discussions on leadership in a thoughtful way, demonstrate and interest in others' views, offer useful feedback to others and receive feedback respectfully.

Activities:
In the class discussions and the group assignment there is an expectation of contributing to other's learning and learning from others in a thoughtful, interested and respectful way.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Week 24-35, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Inglis

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 24 - 25
Four 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 24 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2016 dates are 10,11,12,13 June from 9am - 6pm at the Albury-Wodonga Campus"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One in-class 750 word individual paper1001, 02
One 2000 word individual paper4001, 02, 03
One group assignment, 2000 words per person (3-4 students per group)3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One individual infographic, equivalent to two A4 pages2002, 04, 05

City Campus, 2016, Week 34-43, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Inglis

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 35 - 43
Six 1.0 days seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend 6 seminars to be delivered over 3 weekends, 2016 dates are 27 & 28 August, 24 & 25 September, 8 & 9 October."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One in-class 750 word individual paper1001, 02
One 2000 word individual paper4001, 02, 03
One group assignment, 2000 words per person (3-4 students per group)3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One individual infographic, equivalent to two A4 pages2002, 04, 05

Vietnam, 2016, Week 43-44, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment size60

Enrolment information Maximum allowed 60 students MBA/ External Programs

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Inglis

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 43 - 44
Eight 4.5 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 43 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2016 dates are 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30 October. Hours vary - 2 x Saturdays 4 hours; 2 x Sundays 8 hours; 4 week nights are 3 hours each"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One in-class 750 word individual paper1001, 02
One 2000 word individual paper4001, 02, 03
One group assignment, 2000 words per person (3-4 students per group)3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One individual infographic, equivalent to two A4 pages2002, 04, 05