Leaders are separated from followers in an asymmetrical relational dynamic (Collinson, 2005). This subject focuses on the role of power in the practice of leadership. Students will explore the dimensions and behaviours of power. For example the subject will explore control, resistance, positional power, powerlessness, compliance, dissent, influence, obedience, empowerment, and dependency. Students will work towards understanding their involvement in social situations and how power is mobilised in the practice of leadership.Contexts for power and leadership like organisations, and the relationship between leaders and followers will be the focus of the subject, as students work towards understanding their involvement in social situations and how power is mobilised in the practice of leadership.
HD/FL
One session
School of Management and Marketing
Post graduate students only.
MGT599
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.