Bus832 Unit Outline 2013
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Unit Code: BUS832 Unit Name: Leadership and Management First Semester, 2013
Department of Marketing and Management
BUS832 Unit Guide – Semester 1, 2013
Version 6/2/13
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS UNIT GUIDE
Year and Semester: Unit convenor: Prerequisites:
Semester 1, 2013 Associate Professor Peter McGraw Bus 651 or equivalent. Students at Master’s level are assumed to have a sound knowledge and understanding of organisational behaviour principles. Four
Credit points:
Students in this unit should read this unit guide carefully at the start of semester. It contains important information about the unit. If anything in it is unclear, please consult Professor McGraw.
ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit description
To effectively lead and manage contemporary business organisations is very challenging. Today's workforce continues to diversify, and the tasks to be accomplished have become more complex. A good leader knows how to motivate people, get the best out of them, and give them a sense of pride in what they can achieve. Hence, to succeed in today’s business environment, it is imperative for the firm and its leaders and managers to have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of leadership within contemporary business and organisations. The objective of this course is to provide an overview of and critically evaluate a series of alternative perspectives of leadership, including contemporary collaborative models. After a careful evaluation of these perspectives and personal reflection, students can then develop a personal model of leadership built around their own values, personality preferences and skill base which they can adapt to any workplace. The unit uses a range of assessment criteria including understanding of leadership concepts, analysis of case studies, practice via simulations, informal presentations and group activities. An understanding of key leadership criteria in management will enable
Unit Code: BUS832 Unit Name: Leadership and Management First Semester, 2013
Department of Marketing and Management
BUS832 Unit Guide – Semester 1, 2013
Version 6/2/13
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS UNIT GUIDE
Year and Semester: Unit convenor: Prerequisites:
Semester 1, 2013 Associate Professor Peter McGraw Bus 651 or equivalent. Students at Master’s level are assumed to have a sound knowledge and understanding of organisational behaviour principles. Four
Credit points:
Students in this unit should read this unit guide carefully at the start of semester. It contains important information about the unit. If anything in it is unclear, please consult Professor McGraw.
ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit description
To effectively lead and manage contemporary business organisations is very challenging. Today's workforce continues to diversify, and the tasks to be accomplished have become more complex. A good leader knows how to motivate people, get the best out of them, and give them a sense of pride in what they can achieve. Hence, to succeed in today’s business environment, it is imperative for the firm and its leaders and managers to have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of leadership within contemporary business and organisations. The objective of this course is to provide an overview of and critically evaluate a series of alternative perspectives of leadership, including contemporary collaborative models. After a careful evaluation of these perspectives and personal reflection, students can then develop a personal model of leadership built around their own values, personality preferences and skill base which they can adapt to any workplace. The unit uses a range of assessment criteria including understanding of leadership concepts, analysis of case studies, practice via simulations, informal presentations and group activities. An understanding of key leadership criteria in management will enable