RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
BUO5RL
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: Timothy Marjoribanks
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Available to students enrolled in LMMBAO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5RL
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:
- Online 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:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Recognise and articulate what constitutes responsible leadership, demonstrating an understanding of ethical leadership
- Activities:
- Online discussion will provide means for students to connect responsible leadership to other areas of management practice. Assessment tasks also provide this opportunity
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Analyse the effectiveness of contemporary leaders, by applying relevant leadership theories
- Activities:
- Individual essay and group assignment develop capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes in the context of leadership theories
- 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:
- Online discussion and readings cover key leadership theories and debates, and provide space for self reflection. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key leadership theories and debates
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
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:
- Forum discussions develop capacity and skills in this context
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment | 1500 words per student | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual paper (2000 words) | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Infographic | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Forum discussions | 10 | 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment | 1500 words per student | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual paper (2000 words) | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Infographic | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Forum discussions | 10 | 03, 04, 05 |