JST324 Team Management and Leadership (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session.
Abstract:
This subject will expose students to key questions in the area of management in policing. This subject defines a team leader as a front line manager who, at one end of the continuum, is in charge of car crew, and at the other end of the continuum, is the officer in charge of a shift. Theoretical topics covered include management and leadership within organisational structures; team building and leading for outcomes; performance management and competencies; planning, problem solving and decision making. Legislation dealt with in this subject includes equal employment opportunities, and occupational health and safety.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Goulburn | Session 3 |
| Distance | Goulburn |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST324
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Enrolment in the subject is restricted to serving members of the Police services and Emergency Management students.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to assess the implications of selected legislation and policy relating to human resource management, workplace health and safety in relation to team management and leadership
- be able to address and analyse team problems in light of relevant literature and research
- be able to demonstrate skills in research, analysis, evaluation, synthesis and problem solving related to team management issues
- be able to select appropriate strategies to provide effective leadership for team members
- be able to undertake workplace assessment in light of current police competencies
- be able to manage minor projects in compliance with policy relating to human resources management, workplace diversity and industrial issues safety
- be able to initiate change as required, within their area of their influence and within the limits of service policy
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Team Management
Leadership
Performance Management
Planning
Workplace Diversity
Industrial Issues
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.