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EXMBM512-22H (HAM)
Leadership and Change Management
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Marlize De Witt
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EAS.G.03
marlize.dewitt@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Marlize De Witt
8145
EAS.G.03
marlize.dewitt@waikato.ac.nz
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Marlize De Witt
marlize.dewitt@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Today more than ever business demands confident leaders. The complexity of contemporary organisations are exacerbated by current volatile business environments. Effective leaders must understand the different aspects that constitute an organisation, and be able to apply different theories and strategies to maximise the output of each organisation. Importantly, they must know themselves and their own leadership philosophies, to motivate change in a complex world.
This course will challenge you as a manager and shape your perspective on a range of organisation issues. Though exploring theories of organisational behaviour and leadership philosophies, this paper will enrich your ideas and the approaches you bring to your work. The course starts with the history of organisational theory and continuous on to explore behaviour on individual, group and organisation level. The effect of individual traits, values and perceptions are investigated, as well as the importance of effective groups and teams in the workplace. Organisational learning and change and a variety of topics vital for today's leaders such as culture and diversity, employee engagement, and stress and mental health will be explored. Assignments and the final examination are designed to be thought provoking and self-reflective, and provide opportunity for students to renovate their own leadership philosophies.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and understand the role of leadership and teams in organisations.
- Identify the key theories of organisational change, dynamics and communication;
- Analyse how leaders can expand their options and enhance their effectiveness by considering alternative approaches
- Explore the limitations of the traditional view of leadership and being able to propose a more comprehensive view of how leadership works in organisations of tomorrow.
Paper Structure
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Creed, A. (2011). Organisational Behaviour. Australia: Oxford University Press.
Nelson, D. L., & Campbell-Quick, J. (2008). Understanding Organisational Behaviour. Third edition. Mason, Ohio:South-Western CENGAGE Learning.
Online Support
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Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: EXPM501