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<p>A consequence of the global nature of business in the 21st century is the understanding that a global mindset is required of leaders in order to lead effective organisations. Global leaders need to be aware of the impact of culture in the global work environment, and that an understanding of varying expectations and values are integral to the successful organisation. This course will encourage critical thinking about the complex nature of leadership in a global context and assist students to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to become proficient leaders with a global perspective</p>
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<p>•Introduction: prepare a personal definition of leadership<br>
•Leadership: Definitions, models and classical schools of thought<br>
•Understanding culture and its foundations- definitions and perceptions<br>
•Cultural Self-Awareness<br>
•Management vs leadership- differences, skill sets and competencies<br>
•Exploring personal preferences and leadership styles<br>
•Navigating ethics and sustainability challenges of global leadership<br>
•Leadership and organisational culture<br>
•Leading and developing a team culture<br>
•Leading multinational and culturally diverse teams<br>
•Negotiating and resolving conflict<br>
•Communicating styles for global leadership<br>
•Influencing and creating a global vision</p>
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<p>A consequence of the global nature of business in the 21st century is the understanding that a global mindset is required of leaders in order to lead effective organisations. Global leaders need to be aware of the impact of culture in the global work environment, and that an understanding of varying expectations and values are integral to the successful organisation. This course will encourage critical thinking about the complex nature of leadership in a global context and assist students to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to become proficient leaders with a global perspective</p>
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<p>•Introduction: prepare a personal definition of leadership<br> •Leadership: Definitions, models and classical schools of thought<br> •Understanding culture and its foundations- definitions and perceptions<br> •Cultural Self-Awareness<br> •Management vs leadership- differences, skill sets and competencies<br> •Exploring personal preferences and leadership styles<br> •Navigating ethics and sustainability challenges of global leadership<br> •Leadership and organisational culture<br> •Leading and developing a team culture<br> •Leading multinational and culturally diverse teams<br> •Negotiating and resolving conflict<br> •Communicating styles for global leadership<br> •Influencing and creating a global vision</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt6928">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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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<p>Explain, analyse and discuss diversity and culture</p>
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<p>Define the purpose and scope of global leadership theories using evidence-based research</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate global leadership principles and practices with respect to leadership theories</p>
K4
<p>Interpret influences on global leadership styles and competencies</p>
K5
<p>Appraise global leadership approaches</p>
S1
<p>Assess the multifaceted nature of global leadership</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate, by formal research-based literature review, the trends in and implications of leadership and management in organisations and the ensuing impacts on work environments</p>
S3
<p>Critically analyse and report on current theoretical developments in global leadership</p>
S4
<p>Reflect on one’s own leadership skills in the workplace or comparable settings</p>
S5
<p>Demonstrate cultural competence and intercultural communication skills</p>
A1
<p>Apply appropriate leadership principles and practices in a global context to achieve organisational goals</p>
A2
<p>Describe and apply global competencies</p>
A3
<p>Using team skills to solve issues in a global context</p>
A4
<p>Apply ethical decision making</p>
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<p>Think piece based on global leadership</p>
<p>Individual assessment piece</p>
<p>25-35%</p>
K1, K2, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Group task on global teams</p>
<p>Group Task- report and presentation</p>
<p>25-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, S4, S5, A1, A3, A4
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<p>Reflective Journal on global leadership</p>
<p>Individual reflection task</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3, A4
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>
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<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:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt6928">View unit fees</a>
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