MGT599 Leadership Theory and Practice (16)

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.

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 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

This 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

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of MGT599 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Leadership challenge part i
2
Leadership challenge part 2
30
3
Leader analysis
30
4
Leadership challenge part 3
40

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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