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Leadership and Team Dynamics

Unit Code: HBH527

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) suite.

Aims & Objectives:

In preparation for managing HRM activities and contributing to the enhancement of organisational performance in the 21st century, students will be given the opportunity:

Identify their habitual and preferred ways of Leading and critically reflect on their own practice
apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to assist in their understanding of Team Dynamics and their own approach to work
utilise theoretical frameworks to assist in intervention and change in organisation and their own practice
communicate effectively, both written and verbally, using the appropriate theoretical frameworks

Teaching Methods:

The teaching approach adopted in Leadership and Team Dynamics classes is comprised of a mix of lecture format, discussion, case studies, and experiential activities. Attendance at class is important as all material will be presented and discussed in class, and the opportunity to link theory to practice will occur during discussion and practical activities.
Students are expected to read the required chapters for each class and to pursue further reading in relation to the general subject matter and to the specific aspects they select to focus on in their assessment tasks.

Assessment:

Assessment in this subject consists of in class case study, and two individual papers.
Case Study (20%) Leader in Action Individual Paper (30%); Personal Case Study Individual Paper (50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Evaluation skills
Communication skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Understanding the ontological and epistemological basis on which ‘main stream’ and critical theories of Leadership and Team Dynamics are based.
Understanding what and why alternative ontological and epistemological approaches to Leadership and Team Dynamics are useful for the 21st century.
Applying critical methodologies to contemporary Leadership and Team Dynamics issues.

Reading Materials:

The following references are current but could change as new texts emerge:
Required Text: Dubrin, A, J. Dalglish, C. and P, Miller (2003), Leadership (2nd Asian Pacific Edition). Milton QLD: John Wiley.

Other suitable reading materials
Students will be advised of appropriate recent relevant reading when the unit is offered.
HBH527, Leadership and Team Dynamics, Class Notes and Overheads accessed through Blackboard other supplementary notes may be given out in Lectures