Offered
Not offered in 2008
Synopsis
The subject aims to give students an overview of the theory and practice of leadership.
Objectives
On completion of this unit students will have the ability to:
- understand the complexities of leadership research, and the many different approaches used to study this topic;
- critique competing theories of leadership behavior;
- understand new trends such as globalization, cross-cultural research, affirmative action to reduce gender inequalities;
- evaluate the evidence for various models used to study leadership behaviors.
Assessment
Oral group presentation: 25%
Individual essay: 35%
Examination: 40%
Prerequisites
PSY1011, PSY1022, PSY2042 and PSY2051
