INF546 Information Organisations: From Management to Leadership (8)

In this subject students are introduced to the foundational knowledge and theory of leadership and management as they apply to the information professions. This foundational knowledge and theory will include exploration of digital networks, organisations and their structure, the functions of management, exploring the difference between leadership and management, and informational contexts. This foundational knowledge and theory will be used to reflect on the practice of management and leadership with special reference to information organisations.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of the body of literature introducing the concepts and theories of management and leadership
  • be able to demonstrate they can distinguish between the concepts of management and leadership, and analyse them critically
  • be able to reflect upon, and synthesise, complex information, problems and theories, and apply them in practice
  • be able to demonstrate a complex and in-depth understanding of the nature of digital networks and;
  • be able to demonstrate they can contextualise the practice of leadership and management in information organisations.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to management and leadership
  • The difference between management and leadership
  • Organisations, their types, and organisational sectors
  • Digital networks
  • Information contexts
  • The practice of management and leadership in information organisations

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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