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<p>This unit involves an examination of leadership in Australia and internationally. Students study individual, group and organisational issues, specifically in terms of current and traditional leadership models and paradigms gender, ethical, technological and strategic issues and the relationship between leadership and performance, group dynamics, sustainable business practice and organisational culture. The unit focuses students towards developing a Leadership Plan that can be implemented and used to guide them as they progress through their careers.</p>
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<p>Introduction: What is leadership and how does it differ from management?</p>
<p>Leadership: Definitions, models and classical schools of thought</p>
<p>Are leaders born or made?</p>
<p>Values and ethics</p>
<p>Leadership and gender</p>
<p>Leadership and organisational culture</p>
<p>Leadership and sustainability</p>
<p>Leadership and strategy</p>
<p>Leadership and technology</p>
<p>Dysfunctional leadership</p>
<p>Past, present and future leadership trends</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit involves an examination of leadership in Australia and internationally. Students study individual, group and organisational issues, specifically in terms of current and traditional leadership models and paradigms gender, ethical, technological and strategic issues and the relationship between leadership and performance, group dynamics, sustainable business practice and organisational culture. The unit focuses students towards developing a Leadership Plan that can be implemented and used to guide them as they progress through their careers.</p>
Unit content
<p>Introduction: What is leadership and how does it differ from management?</p> <p>Leadership: Definitions, models and classical schools of thought</p> <p>Are leaders born or made?</p> <p>Values and ethics</p> <p>Leadership and gender</p> <p>Leadership and organisational culture</p> <p>Leadership and sustainability</p> <p>Leadership and strategy</p> <p>Leadership and technology</p> <p>Dysfunctional leadership</p> <p>Past, present and future leadership trends</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Football Club (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt2623">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain the difference between leadership theories through case-based analysis</p>
K2
<p>Evaluate leadership principles and practices with respect to management theory</p>
K3
<p>Interpret influences on leadership styles through variables including culture and gender</p>
K4
<p>Appraise leadership approaches contextualised by the different organisational situations and settings</p>
K5
<p>Recognise the role that technology plays in leading organisations</p>
S1
<p>Assess the multifaceted nature of leadership within Australian and international organisations</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership styles in various workplace contexts and scenarios</p>
S3
<p>Analyse how leadership is influenced by and, also shapes sustainable practice in organisations</p>
S4
<p>Communicate leadership learning through a variety of formal and informal channels</p>
A1
<p>Apply leadership principles and practices to personal goals</p>
A2
<p>Develop specific leadership skills and practically apply these in the classroom, team-based activities and individual assignments</p>
Assessment
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<p>Individual case analysis comparing different leadership and management styles</p>
<p>Case study</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Group oral presentation examining the impact of technology on leadership</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>10%-30%</p>
K3, K4, S3, S4, A2
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<p>Individual leadership poster</p>
<p>Visual poster</p>
<p>10%-20%</p>
K4, K5, S4, A2
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<p>Individual leadership essay plan</p>
<p>Leadership plan</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Football Club (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt2623">View unit fees</a>
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