MBA9001

Managerial and leadership skills

(BUS)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Associate Professor James Sarros and Dr Judy Gray

6 points + 39 contact hours per semester + First and second semesters + Caulfield + Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the MBA program

Synopsis: On completion of this unit students will be able to: identify and develop the relevant skills and competencies they need to be effective managers; demonstrate skills in creating effective learning environments for themselves and others; study the leadership role of managers, the traditional role of management and various leadership and decision-making models. The focus of leadership is on organisational culture and values, social responsibilities and managerial ethics, managing change, creativity and innovation, and entrepreneurial behaviour.

Assessment: Case study analysis (1000 words x 2): 15% each + Class presentation: 20%, 1000-word summary: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 40%