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PROJMGNT 7038OL - Leadership of Organisations

Online - Quadmester 3 - 2016

The objective of this course is to develop competencies in leadership in both traditional and complex organisations. The content includes: being aware of current leadership and management theories, including the bases of authority, transformational leadership, values based leadership, situational leadership and the role of emotional intelligence supporting leadership; having an understanding of the differences in personality types and the influence of the participant's personality type on their leadership style; having a basic knowledge of people management practices to align team performance with project outcomes within organisations with a range of different goals, values and stakeholders; and, understanding people management policies and programs and identifying organisational strategy and leading change. These theories are built on to develop competencies in leadership using appropriate techniques. This will include translation of concepts into behaviours such as managing feedback effectively, and encouraging motivation of staff.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PROJMGNT 7038OL
    Course Leadership of Organisations
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Quadmester 3
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact Approximately 4 hours per week over 10 weeks (interaction & preparation)
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment Assignments, quizzes
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan

    Teaching staff:

    Term 2 Online
    Name: Dr Anton Jordaan

    Short Bio:
    Anton Jordaan was originally trained as an accountant and tax specialist.  Five years after founding an accounting and tax consultancy, he sold his shares to his partners and set out to establish, grow and harvest a number of business ventures in the education and training sector. In subsequent years, one of his businesses was acquired by a stock exchange listed company; and a few years later his business was involved in an IPO. Following the IPO he served as a director of this newly listed company for 2 years.

    In addition to the strategic leadership and financial roles over the years, Anton has maintained an interest in education and training, and has 20 years teaching experience in tertiary, vocational and corporate education environments. He has delivered entrepreneurship and project management programs in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, USA, UK, Netherlands, South Africa, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Canada and Australia.

    After attaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, he completed an Honours degree in Accounting, a Master of Commerce degree in Business Management, a MBA degree with an Entrepreneurship focus, and a Master of Advanced Business Practice degree. He completed a PhD in Entrepreneurship at The 成人大片 and is a member of CPA Australia.

    Email: anton.jordaan@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Critical Dates: /student/dates/critical/2016/

    Term 3 Online teaching dates are from Monday 11th July to Sunday 18th September.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of leadership theories and practice;
    2 Competently use research and professional practice tools for a range of contemporary leadership issues affecting commercial and government organisations;
    3 Develop confidence in leadership roles within organisations through an awareness of current leadership and management theories;
    4 Recognise their own and the personality profile of others, and how it affects leadership;
    5 Recognise the differences between leadership of the CEO and top-team and first-line supervisors;
    6 Develop competence in communication and engagement approaches, including recognition of emotional intelligence, connecting with staff, providing feedback, and team management generally;
    7 Develop competence in recognition and understanding of stages of team development, team dynamics and team role preferences;
    8 Develop competence in recognition of the need for continued personal professional development;
    9 Develop competence in maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on projects.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1,2,
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    6,7,8
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1-9
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    4,6,7,9
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    6,8
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    No textbook required.
    Recommended Resources
    The full list readings available on the LEARN site will add depth to your studies. Some articles can be downloaded for free through the university library. Please see Library Readings access for online courses.pdf for details.
    Online Learning
    LEARN is the 成人大片’s platform for dedicated online delivery. LEARN is a customised version of Moodle, and houses all course requirements including the course profile, announcements, additional course materials (beyond the prescribed text), assessment items, discussion forums, grading, feedback, links to various university and course resources, an internal website email system, a technical assistance facility, etc. LEARN is only accessible once the URL and a password have been provided to the student on enrolment. Students are given access to the course prior to the start date to familiarise themselves with the operational aspects and functionality of the website.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This course if offered in online mode.
    Learning Activities Summary
    As a guide,a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours.
    Specific Course Requirements
    Schedule
    Week Content Readings Activities
    Week 1 · Effect of Business Environment on organisations and leadership responses
    · External Environment
    · Environmental Awareness
    · Organisational Strategy
    · The Organisational Context and Leadership Organisational Strategy
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 2
    •  What is leadership?
    • Basis of authority
    • Models of leadership
    • Situational Leadership
    • Laissez Faire Leadership
    • Management by Exception - Active or Passive
    • Contingent Reward
    • Transformational Leadership Complexity Leadership Theory
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 3
    • Stages of Team Development
    • Team Role Preferences
    • Leading change
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Submit: Leadership assignment
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 4
    • Your Leadership Skills
    • Online lessons
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 5
    • Engaging People
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Communicating for clarity
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Watch video
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 6
    • Build the connections
    • Giving feedback
    • Problem Solving
    • Decision making Running effective meetings
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Watch video
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 7
    • Using Formal Management Processes
    • Plan for staffing requirements
    • Defining roles
    • Guiding Staff Activities
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 8
    •  Safety and Fairness
    • Develop Staff Capabilities
    • Recognising and Rewarding Performance
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 9
    • Overview
    • Online lessons
    • Readings
    • Optional readings
    • Discussion boards
    • Ongoing work on assessments
    Week 10
    • Complete assessments
    Submit:

    Major Project assignment Learning Log entries
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    An overview of the course assessment appears in the following table. Details appear in the following section:

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    Assessment No. Form of Assessment/Collaborative Task Length (in word count) Weighting Due Date Learning outcomes covered (see 2.1 for detail)
    1  Leadership Writing Assignment (Individual) 2000 25% see LEARN 1,3,5
    2 Major Leadership Assignment 7000  50% see LEARN 3,4,6,9
    3 3 Learning Logs 700 words each 15% see LEARN 8,3,4
    4 Discussion Group contribution 10% see LEARN 1,6,7,
    Total 100%

     

    Assessment Detail
    Assessment 1: Leadership Writing Assignment
    Weighting: 25%
    Due Dates: Day 7 of week 3
    Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN

    Task:
    Compare and contrast 2 major models of leadership (e.g. Full Range Leadership Model, Situational Leadership, Complexity Leadership Theory etc) and discuss their relevance addressing turbulence faced by 21st Century organisations.  Your response should include the approach you would use and why, descriptions of the models considered, identification of the areas of turbulence and evidence of academic references.

    Length and Presentation:
    2000 words maximum

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
    · Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis
    · Demonstrated understanding of concepts covered in the first three week’s learning materials
    · Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to this topic
    · Quality of writing

    Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1, 3, 5
     
     
    Assessment 2: Major Project: Leadership Project
    Weighting: 50%
    Due Dates: Day 7 of week 10
    Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN

    Task:
    Choose an organisational scenario. It can be an actual situation or one you create.

    As a middle level manager you are selected to guide the implementation of a change initiative to improve the performance of your section. The section has many staff members who have worked in the same area for a long time. Some of them work in a physically demanding environment. Recently new technical staff joined the section, increasing the proportion of women and of younger staff. Competition in your industry has increased and if the changes are not achieved then the area may be closed or outsourced. You have 5 months to show results.

    The Assignment should commence in the first weeks of term with a draft outline due at the end of week 3 for feedback. Prompts about the section of the project to be considered are given each week.

    Length and Presentation:
    7000 words maximum

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
    · Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis and critical thinking
    · Demonstrated understanding of concepts covered in the course learning materials
    · Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply theories and concepts covered in the course to this topic and to realistic situations
    · Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply theories and concepts covered in the course to this topic and to realistic situations.


    Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 3, 4, 6, 9

    Assessment 3: 3 Learning Logs
    Weighting: 15%
    Due Dates: Day 7 of week 10
    Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN

    Task:
    Prepare at least 3 Learning Log Entries of 1 page each. Issues for consideration and action are given through the term. You can also use this as a journal to add unprompted reflection.

    Length and Presentation:
    700 words

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
    · Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to this topic
    · Demonstrated awareness of own style/perspective and insights into implications for own behaviour
    · Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis
    · Demonstrated quality of writing.

    Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 8, 3, 4

    Assessment 4: Discussion Forum
    Weighting: 10%
    Due Dates: Day 7 weeks 1-9
    Submission Details: Via discussion prompts on the forum in LEARN

    Task:
    Respond to the discussion prompts and questions each week by the due dates outlined in the assignment.

    You are expected to:
    . submit a half-page response to the chosen discussion question
    . make at least one thoughtful comment on the postings of your Workshop team members and develop the discussion.

    Length and Presentation:
    100+ words per week

    Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
    · Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to this topic
    · Indicated critical thinking and constructive feedback and meaningful inputs to the discussion
    · Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis
    · Demonstrated quality of writing.

    Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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    "As a result of feedback in the past I have revised some of the assessment formats in this course, and expanded the content to include a section and references on Virtual Teams. I continue to provide feedback and support to students as this is much appreciated, according to the SELTS." Anama Morriss
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