RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
BUA5RL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to leadership models, forms and competencies to develop an understanding of the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become a responsible leader within an organisation.Working individually and with other students, you will be asked to analyse leaders in contemporary practice, including reflecting on your own leadership practices, within the context of dynamic, challenging and often ambiguous organisational circumstances.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Inglis
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate key leadership theories and competencies, with reference to credible academic literature
- Activities:
- Seminars, experiential exercises,discussion and readings cover key leadership theories and debates. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key leadership theories and debate
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Recognise and articulate what constitutes responsible leadership, demonstrating an understanding of ethical leadership
- Activities:
- Class content and discussion will provide means for students to connect responsible leadership to other areas of management practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Analyse the effectiveness of contemporary leaders, by applying relevant leadership theories
- Activities:
- Experiential activity, individual essay and group assignment develop capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key leadership theories and debates
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Reflect on your own leadership practices, develop strategies and approaches for improving your responsible leadership effectiveness
- Activities:
- Seminars, experiential exercises, discussion and readings cover key leadership theories and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Contribute to discussions on leadership in a thoughtful way, demonstrate interest in others# views, offer useful feedback to others, and receive feedback respectfully.
- Activities:
- Experiential activity and group assignment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
City Campus, 2015, Week 34-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Inglis
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 34 - 42
Six 1.0 days seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 34 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Studente will attend 6 seminars to be delivered over 3 weekends, 2015 dates are 22&23 August, 19&20 September, 17& 18 October"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Infographic | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 1500 words per person, and 3-4 students per group | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One in-class group case study | 500 words per person | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2015, Week 22-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 22 - 23
Four 1.0 days block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 22 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2015 Dates are May 29,30, 31 and June 1"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Infographic | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 1500 words per person, and 3-4 students per group | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One in-class group case study | 500 words per person | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2015, Week 43-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: max allowed 60 students MBA / EXTERNAL PROGRAMS
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 43 - 49
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Infographic | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 1500 words per person, and 3-4 students per group | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One in-class group case study | 500 words per person | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |