Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

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:

1. understand the complexities of leadership research, and the many different approaches used to study this topic;
2. critique competing theories of leadership behavior;
3. understand new trends such as globalization, cross-cultural research, affirmative action to reduce gender inequalities;
4. evaluate the evidence for various models used to study leadership behaviors.

Assessment

Oral group presentation: 25%
Individual essay: 35%
Examination: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Penelope Hasking

Contact hours

Three contact hours per week: 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorials.

Prerequisites

PSY1011, PSY1022, PSY2042 and PSY2051