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Leadership and Organisation Dynamics

Unit code: HBH330N

Credit points12.5 Credit Points
DurationOne Semester or Term
Contact hours36 Hours
CampusHawthorn, Sarawak
Prerequisites
Recommended:
Corequisites

 Nil

Related course(s)

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Commerce suite of programs.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
  • Experience the challenges of creating an effective learning group
  • Develop deeper awareness and extend knowledge of group dynamics while operating as members of differently sized work teams
  • Reflect in depth on understanding and managing oneself in work settings characterised by high levels of diversity, uncertainty and change
  • Reflect on managing others in diverse work settings
  • Display competencies in team work
  • Design, implement and evaluate a learning program in the field of Leadership and Organisation Dynamics.

Teaching methods

Lecture (1 hours), Tutorial (2 hour)

Assessment

Group Learning Contract 30%
Analytic Essay 40%
Experiential Work in Progress 20%
Attendance and Participation 10%

Generic skills outcomes

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Effective and ethical in work and community situations
  • Adaptable and able to manage change
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content

  • Group development: developmental stages/themes, role differentiation
  • Leadership, followership, communication, decision-making, conflict management
  • Conscious and unconscious processes in relation to the group’s primary task
  • Leadership topics within the field of Organisation Behaviour as described and approved in each Peer Learning Group's Learning Contract

Reading materials

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.