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MGMT201 – Leading Self
2018 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Deborah Howlett
Contact via 9850 4814
E4A Room 419
Monday 2.00pm - 3.00pm and Tuesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((15cp at 100 level or above) including BBA102) and admission to BBusLeadCom
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Leadership begins with knowing who you are. In this unit, students will be introduced to tools for self-reflection. Students will examine methods, skills, and strategies that will help them achieve career objectives. This unit also examines leadership theories, traits and behaviours and will provide students with discipline specific knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive self-analysis. Outcomes from this unit will help students understand themselves and the foundations of leadership.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
General Assessment Information
Attendance will be taken in class each week
If you are not able to attend class, please email the Unit Convenor prior to class indicating your intended absence.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Leadership Essay | 40% | No | Week 7 (9 April 2018) |
| Self Reflective Journal | 30% | No | Week 3 - Week 11 |
| Action Learning presentation | 30% | No | Week 13, Monday 4 June |
Leadership Essay
Due: Week 7 (9 April 2018)
Weighting: 40%
Essay on leadership
Submission:
In class at beginning of Week 7 Lecture 9.00am. Attached with marking rubric and Turnitin originality report, not receipt.
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after marks have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
Self Reflective Journal
Due: Week 3 - Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to submit two (2) personal journal entries (worth 15% each) of approximately 500 words each journal entry on two (2) weeks discussion areas of their choice throughout the the session.
These self reflective journal entries will cover topics including self-awareness, leadership and management, personality traits, time management, and stress.
Submission:
In tutorial in the week following the selected topic area. This reflection also needs to be uploaded to Turnitin before submission.
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after marks have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
Action Learning presentation
Due: Week 13, Monday 4 June
Weighting: 30%
Students will discuss their application of Self Management techniques they have employed or are planning to put in place for themselves and in respect to their future career goals and planning via a Video presentation
Submission:
In class in Week 13 at beginning of lecture 9.00am
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after marks have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Delivery and Resources
Classes
This unit is comprised of:
13 x 2 hour lectures
12 x 1 hour tutorials commencing week 2
The timetable for classes can be found on the University website: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
Attendance will be taken in class. Class attendance allows the student to gain the maximum benefit. It is expected that all students will interact and engage in the class environment.
Prescribed Text
There is NO prescribed text for this unit. Readings and other materials will be made available via iLearn and the Macquarie University Library website: http://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/library
Note:
It is imperative that students keep abreast of current developments both in Australia and abroad via the public and popular media in respect to leadership. At the beginning of each lecture, students will be required to participated in a discussion of the preceding week's newsworthy items.
Technology Used and Required
Students will need access to a personal computer and to be familiar with a web browser to access the unit web page. Students are expected to utilise the library resources when preparing their essays and action learning video.
Unit web page
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Consultations
Consulation hours are as listed or by appointment.
Successful Completion of Unit
In order to complete this unit, students must obtain a total mark of 50% or higher.
Unit Schedule
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Lecture Schedule |
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Lecture |
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Topic Areas |
Tutorials |
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Monday 26 February 2018 |
Introduction
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NO TUTORIAL |
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Monday, 5 March 2018 |
What is leadership? What makes a good leader? Leader v manager |
Undertake Signature Strengths Survey Personal Values Exercise |
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Monday, 12 March 2018 |
Introduction models and theories of leadership |
Individual activity – leadership experience and ideas Small group activity – Leadership characteristics Self Reflective Journal Entry due (Optional choice) |
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Monday, 19 March 2018 |
Leadership behaviours and traits |
Self Insights Self monitoring skills Thinking style |
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Monday, 26 March 2018 |
Personal change
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Personal change Self monitoring Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Monday, 2 April 2018 |
Public Holiday- No Classes |
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Mid Semester Break Monday 16 April to Friday 27 April 2018 |
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Monday 30 April 2018 |
Self-management
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Case Study and questions
Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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9 |
Monday,7 May 2018 |
Stress and resilience
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Pressure and Demand Maps (individual) A Stress Diary SRE Test Different type of stressors exercise |
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Monday, 14 May 2018 |
Stress and resilience
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Relaxation exercise Mindfulness exercise “Time to Zip” exercise Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Monday, 21 May 2018 |
Career management
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Monday, 28 May 2018 |
Career planning
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Networking activity 30 Second Commercial Exercise Final Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Monday, 4 June 2018 |
Solving problems analytically and creatively Subject Review |
Action Learning Video Due |
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Learning and Teaching Activities
Teaching
Student Learning Expectations
Learning Focus
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Self Reflective Journal
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Assessment task
- Leadership Essay
Learning and teaching activity
- This unit is taught through lectures, workshopping, activities and tutorial discussions.
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise and evaluate change processes and impediments to change
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Leadership Essay
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Leadership Essay
- Self Reflective Journal
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught through lectures, workshopping, activities and tutorial discussions.
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Changes from Previous Offering
Program Learning Outcomes have been added to the Unit Guide and unit material has been updated.
Global Contexts and Sustainability
The topic areas of global contexts and sustainability are underpinned in this unit by both the lecture content and readings assigned and uploaded on iLearn. The focus is centred around the leadership applications of sustainability and the importance of leaders operating and understanding the global context.
Students are expected within their assessment task to acknowledge these concepts (if applicable) and apply them accordingly.
Program Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the development of Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) for degree(s) delivered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. PLOs describe the educational outcomes of a degree and what you should be able to know, understand and do by the end of your degree.
Unit learning outcomes 1,2, 3,& 4 and assessments contribute to the following BBLC PLOs:
PLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership theories and their application to practice
PLO 3: Conduct comprehensive self-analysis
PLO 9: Demonstrate effective written communication in a business environment
Research and Practice
This unit draws on research from a variety of sources. Students are encourage to conduct their own independent research on topics relevant to the course. Lectures and tutorials will include regular discussions about current practice as well as theoretical application.
Students can utilise a range of websites, journals and texts in conducting their own research. Examples of these are:
Sydney Morning Herald - http://www.smh.com.au
The Conversation - https://theconversation.com/au
The Leadership Quarterly
Harvard Business Review
This unit will give you extensive practice in applying theoretical knowledge to real world examples.