MGT591 Leadership and Organisation Effectiveness (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to the leading theorists and models of leadership/management in an organisational context. It identifies types of leadership and management skills that are essential for organisation effectiveness and explores the relationship between these and culture, change, motivation, responsibility, maturity and the sense of direction of an organisation.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: MGT591
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Explored styles and models of leadership
Examined theories of the linkage between organisational effectiveness and leadership
Considered their own unique leadership style
Understood the fundamental behaviours that constitute effective leadership
Examined leadership in the context of individuals, teams, and the whole organisation, and
Explored the nature of leadership, learning, and knowledge management.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction and overview Findamental skills Self management Influential communication Motivating others Creative problem solving Effective negotiation and conflict resolution Creating and sustaining powerful teams Directing and maintaining teams Leading organisational knowledge and learning
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.