Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Patrick Garcia
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MGMT201 or MGMT2901
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Leading others begins with building effective relationships. This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop skills to manage teams and build strong relationships with others. Through a series of workshops, students will learn practical skills to connect with people more successfully. The unit aims to expand students' skills and knowledge to improve their effectiveness as leaders. Outcomes from this unit will help students understand relationships better and to develop leadership behaviour capabilities. This unit employs block teaching. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessments must also be submitted through Turnitin. 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 incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Group Project | 60% | No | Feedback 3/07 2pm; Reflection 10/07 5pm; Report 24/07 5pm |
Essay | 40% | No | August 7, 2020 5pm |
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Feedback 3/07 2pm; Reflection 10/07 5pm; Report 24/07 5pm
Weighting: 60%
This Assessment consists of three parts: GROUP REPORT (30%): In teams of 4-5 (depending on cohort numbers) students will be asked to write a 2,000 word report on a case study. Time will be provided in most workshops for students to work on their group project and consult with the lecturer over Zoom. FEEDBACK EXERCISE (15%): Giving constructive feedback is a critical element of successful teamwork; yet many of us struggle to deliver it. In the final day of the workshop, students will partake in a feedback exercise via Zoom. REFLECTION PAPER (15%): Students are to write a 500 word reflection about the feedback they received from their teammates.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: August 7, 2020 5pm
Weighting: 40%
The 2,000 word Essay assists students in developing their knowledge of leading others.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text |
None. Readings from each workshop will be provided through the library's e-Reserve and/or iLearn and students are expected to come to class having completed those. |
Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ile arn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. It is required that students have access to a reliable internet connect and a computer. Students should also be familiar on how to use Zoom. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
Inherent Requirements |
None |
Please see iLearn.
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