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MGMT202 – Leading Others: Managing Teams and Relationships
2015 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer in Charge
Deborah Howlett
Contact via Ph: 9850 4814
Building E4A Room 419
Monday 11.00am - 12.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Yang Yang
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(15cp 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
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 use of influence and persuasion will be compared and students will learn skills to work more collaboratively with different types of people. 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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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 regarding teams
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Apply skills to influence others
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
General Assessment Information
Students will need to note the different submission requirements for each assessment task as highlighted within the Assessment Tasks Section.
It is also important to note the need to apply for a Disruptions to Study, as no extensions will be granted in regards to a late submission of assessment task. This is highlighted within the Assessment Task Section for each individual assessment
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Essay | 40% | Monday 10 August 2015 | No | ||
| Self Reflective Journal | 30% | July 20 and August 3 2015 | No | ||
| Presentation & Paper | 30% | Various dates | No |
Essay
Due: Monday 10 August 2015
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Essay Topic Area: Leading teams and the impact on organisational performance.
Submission:
In Class to Lecturer on Monday 10 August 2015.
A turnitin report and assessment marking sheet will be attached to each essay
Extension:
No extension will be granted. Students who do NOT submit the assessment, will be awarded a mark of 0 for the assessment task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies application has been lodged and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories regarding teams
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
Self Reflective Journal
Due: July 20 and August 3 2015
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Students will be required to submit two personal journal entries of approx. 500 - 750 words each
These will be on various self selected topics based on two chapters from Alex Malley's Book "The Naked CEO"
Submission:
Submit to BESS by 5.00pm on July 20 and 5.00pm on August 3. (unless otherwise negotiated with Unit Convenor)
Extension:
No extension will be granted. Students who do NOT submit the assessment, will be awarded a mark of 0 for the assessment task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies application has been lodged and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories regarding teams
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Apply skills to influence others
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
Presentation & Paper
Due: Various dates
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Students will be placed in Groups of 5, during the block teaching week.
Students will select a leading organisation and then research the leaders within that organisation.
The presentation will focus on the organisation as a leader and individuals within the organisation. (20 minutes in total) and all students presenting.
Students will then submit a 1500 word Group Report, analysing the leadership and the chosen organisation's success
This assessment will be Peer assessed.
Submission:
Presentation in class on Monday 10 or Tuesday 11 August 2015 (unless otherwise negotiated with Unit Convenor)
Report will be submitted to BESS by 5.00pm on Monday 24 August 2015. (unless otherwise negotiated with Unit Convenor)
Extension:
No extension will be granted. Students who do NOT submit, participate or present the assessment, will be awarded a mark of 0 for the assessment task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies application has been lodged and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
Delivery and Resources
Classes
This unit is comprised of :
- A teaching block of five (5) days during Winter Vacation break ( Monday (6 July) to Friday (10 July) 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Two (2) x three (3) hour classes in Week 3 of Second Semester (Monday 10 August and Tuesday 11 August {6.00pm - 9.00pm})
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Attendance will be taken in the class. Attendance at class will allow the student to gain the maximum benefit, as will be the expected interaction within the class environment
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
Prescribed Text
There is NO prescribed text for this unit, but various readings and other materials will be made available via Ilearn
Recommended Reading:
Malley, A (2015) The Naked CEO Wiley Brisbane Australia
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 asked to participate in a discussion of the preceding week’s newsworthy items.
Technology Used and Required
Students are required to learn how to use power point, word processing and iLearn. Access to a personal computer or similar device in order to access Ilearn
Unit Web Page
The web page for this unit can be found at: iLearn http://learn.mq.edu.au
Unit Schedule
UNIT SCHEDULE:
Due to the nature of the block teaching mode, the schedule will be flexible throughout the block.
As a guide:
Lectures – The role of lectures is to build on the relevant core readings to set out main ideas, theories and conceptual frameworks. Lectures are assumed to last 2 hours.
Tutorials – The tutorials provide an interactive environment to allow the development of knowledge and practice of skills through exercises and scenarios. Tutorials are assumed to last 1 hour.
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Days |
Topic Areas |
Tutorials: |
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1 |
Introduction Theory and Research into Teams Introduction into leading others |
Groups will be formed and various activities will be undertaken |
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Knowing others Empathy and Rapport Motivation and meaning at work |
Guest Speaker Various exercises
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Nonverbal Communication Questioning Listening |
Workshop on Emotional Intelligence |
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Influence Assertiveness Persuasive Messages |
Various Tutorial Activities |
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5 |
Dealing with Objections Power and Control
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Various Exercises Group Presentation discussions |
Learning and Teaching Activities
Teaching Activity
Student Learning Expectations
Learning Focus
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of 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/support/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://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
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 regarding teams
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Apply skills to influence others
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
Assessment tasks
- Essay
- Self Reflective Journal
- Presentation & Paper
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught by workshops, activities and tutorial discussions in a block teaching mode
- 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 both fellow students and lecturer/tutor
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour in leading 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 regarding teams
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Apply skills to influence others
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
Assessment tasks
- Essay
- Self Reflective Journal
- Presentation & Paper
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught by workshops, activities and tutorial discussions in a block teaching mode
- 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 both fellow students and lecturer/tutor
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Engage different tools and techniques to manage relationships more effectively
Assessment tasks
- Self Reflective Journal
- Presentation & Paper
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught by workshops, activities and tutorial discussions in a block teaching mode
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour in leading 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
- Identify actions to improve their effectiveness as a leader
- Apply skills to influence others
- Prepare and deliver messages that compel people into action
Assessment tasks
- Essay
- Self Reflective Journal
- Presentation & Paper
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught by workshops, activities and tutorial discussions in a block teaching mode
- 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 both fellow students and lecturer/tutor
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour in leading others
Research and Practice
This unit uses research from external sources and Macquarie academics.
This unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your assignments.
Unit Offering Changes
This unit is being offered for the first time in block mode in Winter Vacation 2015.