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MGT599 Leadership Theory and Practice (16)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the key issues, concerns and theories of leadership, and supports students to build a theoretical framework in the context of, and for, the practice of their own leadership. The subject will guide students in their study of leadership by encouraging self-analysis and a critical engagement with theories of leadership. The subject will explore a diversity of theories, using them as a ‘lens’ to view leadership. Students will be encouraged to engage with leadership theories, applying them to their own practice and/or experience of leadership.

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Session 1
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Management and Marketing

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and discuss issues and concerns relating to the practice of leadership;
  • be able to build a theoretical framework for the practice of leadership in work and/or non-work contexts;
  • be able to critically engage with theories of leadership and apply to work and/or non-work contexts;
  • be able to recognize and articulate different ways of framing leadership; and
  • be able to put into practice learning about leadership theories and identify opportunities to practice leadership.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Moving from the paradigm of management to the paradigm of leadership
  • Exploration of implicit leadership theories
  • Investigation of trait theories of leadership
  • Investigation of leader and follower centred approaches to leadership
  • Exploration of strategy, power and change as key ingredients of leadership practice
  • Exploration of dialogue as a key ingredient of leadership practice
  • Exploration of emotions as a key ingredient of leadership practice
  • Investigation of difference, gender, aesthetics, and the work of leadership
  • Exploration of membership, belonging and social change as key ingredients of leadership practice
  • Investigation of authenticity and mindfulness and the work of leadership

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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.