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MGSM876 – Leadership and Motivation
2018 – Term 1 North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Robert Spillane
Block dates: January 20-21, February 2-4 2018 (9am – 5pm)
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MBA or MMgmt or PGCertMBAExt or GradCertMgtPostMBA or MSusDev or MASurg or MAMed or DAdvSurg or DAdvMed or GradDipSpSurg or GradDipSpMed or GradCertClinLship or MSocEntre or GradCertSocEntre
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the practices and philosophies underpinning leadership and motivation, encouraging students to develop integrative, complex thinking. Case studies from around the world enable participants to evaluate theoretical and empirical contributions to leadership while reflecting on their own leadership and motivation practices. The unit focuses on leadership’s important contribution to high performance and resilience in an enterprise, with particular emphasis on sustainable leadership practices. The overriding objective is to equip students with a theoretical understanding and set of tools and frameworks that enable them to diagnose leadership issues and propose responsible solutions in complex, diverse global contexts.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
General Assessment Information
The unit mark will be made up of three parts:
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Syndicate Presentation | 25% | No | In Class - TBA |
| Syndicate Report | 25% | No | 12th February 2018 (by 5pm) |
| Individual Theoretical Essay | 50% | No | 19 February 2018 (by 5 pm) |
Syndicate Presentation
Due: In Class - TBA
Weighting: 25%
Students will be allocated to syndicate groups in Week 1. Each group will select a famous leader to study and discuss in class. Each group will have up to 40 minutes to lead a class discussion. At least 15 minutes should be devoted to a question and answer period which will be conducted by the group. Visual aids may be used to a maximum of 10 slides per presentation. Students will be assessed on their individual performance – content and presentation, which should not exceed 10 minutes per student. Each group will select a famous leader from the following:
- Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
- Edward ‘Weary” Dunlop (1907-1993)
- Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969)
- Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)
- Billy Graham (1918- )
- Ulysses Grant (1822-1885)
- Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)
- Martin Luther King (1929-1968)
- Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935)
- Lenin (1870-1924)
- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
- David Lloyd George (1863-1945)
- Lachlan Macquarie (1762-1824)
- Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
- Robert Menzies (1894-1978)
- John Monash (1865-1931)
- Benito Mussolini (1883-1945)
- George Patton (1885-1945)
- Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)
- Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015)
- Mao Zedong (1893-1976)
Questions to be considered in the presentation (and group report) are:
- Why did you select this leader?
- What sources of power did this leader rely on?
- How did this leader motivate followers?
- What characteristics contributed to or detracted from this leader’s effectiveness?
- What can managers learn from this leader?
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Syndicate Report
Due: 12th February 2018 (by 5pm)
Weighting: 25%
This a written summary of each syndicate’s presentation after taking into consideration issues and/or criticisms raised in the class discussion.
Length: 2000 words maximum
Format: Double-spaced, names of group members and number of words in report.
Due: 12 February 2018 – 5 pm.
To be submitted electronically at iLearn (Turnitin Plagarism Submission)
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 disruption of studies is made and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Individual Theoretical Essay
Due: 19 February 2018 (by 5 pm)
Weighting: 50%
TOPIC: Why are managers obsessed with leadership, given its consistent history of mystical propaganda, widespread corruption, arrant stupidity and mass homicide? Is their obsession justified?
Length: 2000 words maximum
Format: Double-spaced, name of student and number of words in essay.
Due: 19 February 2018 – 5 pm
To be submitted electronically at iLearn (Turnitin Plagarism Submission)
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 disruption of studies is made and approved.
Marking criteria will be made available in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Delivery and Resources
Recommended Text:
Robert Spillane & Jean-Etienne Joullie, Philosophy of Leadership: The Power of Authority, London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015. ISBN 978-1-137-49918-9
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MGSM iLearn The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MGSM
Unit Schedule
Unit Requirements
Students are required to:
- Prepare for and participate in seminars;
- Participate in a group discussion of a famous leader (25% of unit mark);
- Submit a syndicate report of a famous leader (25% of unit mark);
- Submit an individual essay (50% of unit mark)
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Topics |
Readings |
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20th January A.M |
Philosophy of Leadership |
PL: Chs.1-3 |
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20th January P.M |
Philosophy of Leadership |
PL: Chs.4-6 |
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21st January A.M |
Rhetoric as Motivator |
PL: Chs. 7-8 |
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21st January P.M |
Existentialism, Authoritarianism and Leadership |
PL: Ch.9 |
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2nd February A.M |
Leadership in Australia |
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2nd February P.M |
Group Presentations |
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3rd February A.M |
Personality: Leadership Styles |
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3rd February P.M |
Group Presentations |
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4th February A.M |
Executive Leadership |
PL: Ch.10 |
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5 |
4th February P.M |
Group Presentations |
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PL = Robert Spillane & Jean-Etienne Joullie, Philosophy of Leadership: The Power of Authority, London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- By the end of the unit, students should be able to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1) think critically and creatively about leadership perspectives and the theoretical and research contributions underpinning leadership and motivation in order to manage people effectively; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (2) critically reflect on global leadership by diagnosing applied aspects of leadership and motivation in diverse contexts through case studies involving different cultures; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (3) critically reflect on the importance of diverse ethical leadership principles; ........................................................................................................................................................................... (4) assess the relationship between leadership and effective managerial performance and resilience.
Assessment tasks
- Syndicate Presentation
- Syndicate Report
- Individual Theoretical Essay
Changes from Previous Offering
No changes from previous offering.
Alignment with MGSM’s mission-driven attributes
Leadership – Promotes a multi-perspectival approach to leadership.
Global mindset – Emphasises cross-cultural differences in leadership
Citizenship – Analyses different ethical perspectives and managerial values.
Creating sustainable value – Explores the relationship between leadership and effective management.
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