Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical application of organisational behaviour, leadership, and management, exploring and critically appraising different forms in varying organisational, cultural, and industry settings. Discuss and appraise the relationship between an organisation's culture, its leadership, and its employees and develop strategies for managing performance. Organisational behaviour, management, and leadership; why leaders matter; leadership traits, styles, and characteristics; adaptive leadership approaches; increasing leadership effectiveness; person-organisation fit; individual and team work factors; organisational culture; organisational and job design; motivation; control and performance management. Explore and evaluate the different approaches to the role of the leader as a decision-maker, influencer, developing a vision for the future of an organisation, and aligning the organisation and its members to that vision.
Course learning outcomes
- Aquire critical thinking and problem solving skills to improve the management of one's self and others (e.g., teams) at work.
- Evaluate knowledge for personal development, improved effectiveness and address the `knowing' and `doing' gap in managing people and organisations.
- Develop skills to evaluate and produce ethical, responsible, and global perspectives and actions within self, coworkers, leaders, and organisations.
- Examine how the psychology of individuals and groups impact the goals of an organisation.
- Analyse the challenges and opportunities facing managers through the principles of organisational behaviour and scientific enquiry.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills: i) Self-Management (intermediate level); ii) Ethical Awareness (intermediate level); iii) Teamwork (intermediate and advanced levels); iv) Written Communication (intermediate level); and iv) Oral Communication (intermediate and advanced levels).
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59217
Section 01CE
Size 30
Available 30
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