11386 (v.3) Philosophy, Ethics and Leadership 620

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The purpose of this unit is to illuminate the leadership and management role at the level of philosophical thinking. It aims to examine selected classical, modern and post-modern, philosophical perspectives and constantly apply them to leadership theories, concepts and activities. The appropriate role of the leader and manager in terms of paradigm, ethics, assumptions, perceptions, and actions as well as problems of alignment of philosophy with practice will be explored. Students will explore these related issues towards the formation of their own personal philosophy of leadership.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have recognised and discussed various leadership philosophies, characteristics, and schools of thought - Frame Ethical and Moral Constructs, and Integrative Self Reflection Thinking. Explored Logical Inferences - Managing Different Class Perspectives, and Articulating Personal Leadership Journey.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 25%. Class Participation 10%. Final Assignment 40%. Group Presentation Debate 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Perth City Campus	Quarter 3	Y
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y