bua5rl responsible leadership
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
BUA5RL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the evolving role of business in society through the lens of responsible leadership. Taking a multi-level perspective, you will critically analyse the intersection of social responsibility with a range of approaches to leadership, including stakeholder theory and shared leadership. Working individually and with other students you will evaluate contemporary organisational leaders and yourself against leadership frameworks; and you will critically reflect on how organisations, leaders, and managers can more effectively 'avoid harm' and 'do good'.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
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 subjects BUO5RL
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse a range of perspectives on responsible leadership and evaluate their relevance in contemporary organisation settings.
- Activities:
- Class content, experiential exercises, discussion, readings and assessments provide an opportunity for you to critically engage with theoretical and practical perspectives related to social responsibility and leadership throughout the organisation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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)
02. Research and apply leadership frameworks to increase responsible leadership at multiple levels of the organisation.
- Activities:
- Class content, experiential exercises, discussion, readings and assessments provide an opportunity for you to critically engage with theoretical and practical perspectives related to social responsibility and leadership throughout the organisation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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. Critically reflect on your own and other leaders' strengths, constrains on behaviour, and areas for improvement with respect to responsible leadership.
- Activities:
- Class content, experiential exercises, discussion, readings and assessments provide an opportunity for you to critically engage with theoretical and practical perspectives related to social responsibility and leadership throughout the organisation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 09-18, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 12 - 16
Four 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via blended.
"The subject will be delivered during weeks 10-16 using a flexible delivery model. Students are expected to engage with learning materials and activities online each week. Some classes may be delivered at another campus, or off-site."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment (1500 words equivalent per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Individual reflective assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 02, 03 |
City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment (1500 words equivalent per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Individual reflective assignment (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 02, 03 |