MGX5670

Leadership: Australian and international perspectives

Associate Professor James Sarros

6 points
* 39 hours in block mode
* Caulfield and Clayton

Objectives On completion of this subject, students are expected to have an understanding of various leadership theories and research outcomes, and their applications to real-life situations; be familiar with the principles and practices of management and their relationship to leadership in an organisational setting; develop broad quantitative and qualitative research skills as they examine specific leadership styles and strategies in selected organisations; be aware of the trends in and implications of leadership and management research in organisations, and apply these findings to their own work environments as appropriate; provide recommendations to assist organisations in their understanding of leadership and management principles and practices; obtain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of leadership in Australia and internationally, and enhance their own leadership skills in the process.

Synopsis This is a seminar-length course in applied behavioural science which emphasises the in-depth analysis of leadership and management in organisations, both at the theoretical and practical levels. The subject provides a comprehensive examination of executive leadership in Australia and internationally. Individual, group, and organisational issues will be examined, specifically in terms of current leadership models and paradigms, leadership research methods, gender, ethical, and strategic issues, and the relationships between leadership and peformance, group dynamics, organisational culture, and learning organisations.

Assessment Action research project: 60%
* Strategic planning activity: 20%
* Action research presentation: 20%

Back to the Business and Economics Handbook, 1998
Handbook Contents | University Handbooks | Monash University


Published by Monash University, Australia
Maintained by wwwdev@monash.edu.au
Approved by L Macdonald, Faculty of Business and Economics
Copyright © Monash University 1997 - All Rights Reserved - Caution