GMBA6004
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Leading and managing people in a globally integrated and interdependent world is complex. Increasingly, people may live and work across many sites, regions, or countries in their lifetimes. They may work as employees, contractors, consultants; in a single organisation, across a complex supply chain or multi-national organisation; and in many different vocational or professional capacities. Managing this great variety presents challenges. In this course, students will identify, evaluate and analyse the key leadership and management activities that are central in successfully leading and managing people in modern business environments. Special attention will be paid to the role leadership can play in developing the right skills, generating motivation, and creating the appropriate workplace environment and supportive structures for managing people.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate different leadership theories and their application to workplace settings
2. Using evidence, evaluate the leadership approach of another person against one or more leadership theories
3. Reflect on your own leadership approach using one or more leadership theories
4. Analyse challenges and problems in design and implementation of high performance work systems for leading and managing people
5. Analyse how leaders can build employee commitment and involvement through appropriate structures and policies
Content
The content in this course includes the following:
- Theory and applications of leadership in a multicultural workplace
- Leadership capabilities in a globalized world
- Role of leadership in change
- Ambidextrous leadership for growth and innovation
- Creating high performance work systems
- Leading at the top- top management teams
- Developing and motivating people
- Creating an environment for empowerment, commitment and involvement
- Retaining and managing star performers
- Language and communication strategies in leading and managing people
- Developing personal and professional competencies for managing and leading people
Requisite
To enrol in this course you must be active in the Master of Business Administration (Global) programs [40160] or [40218].
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Leader Biography and Reflection
Written Assignment: Case Study Analysis A
Written Assignment: Case Analysis Analysis B
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- GMBA6004 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 258.9 KB)
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