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JST324 Team Management and Leadership (8)

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 Location

Session 2
DistanceManly Campus
Session 3
DistanceManly Campus
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One session.HD/FLAustralian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Enrolment restrictions

Enrolment in the subject is restricted to serving members of the Police services and Emergency Management students.

Learning Outcomes

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

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.