5755 (v.6) Managerial Effectiveness 571

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

5698 (v.5) Organisational Behaviour 550 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Focuses on key leadership and management skills such as clarifying personal vision, organisational learning, peer coaching, time management, negotiation, goal setting, stress management and communication skills. Exercises and assignments are used to develop personal and interpersonal effectiveness. Examines the developing roles of managers in their regional and global environments.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Improved personal and leadership/management skills in at least 3 areas. Developed an ability to assess leadership and management skill needs and how these skills can be improved. Awareness of the factors that constrain or limit personal and professional development and effectiveness. Improved understanding of leadership and management development models and frameworks.

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:

Quinn, R. Faerman, S. Thompson, M. and McGrath, M. (1996), Becoming a Master Manager. 2nd ed. New York, Wiley and Sons. Carlopio, J. Andrewartha, S. and Armstrong, H. (2001), Developing Management Skills: A comprehensive guide for leaders. 2nd ed. Frenchs Forest, NSW, Pearson Education.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal Part (1) 10%. Journal Part (2) 10%. Leadership Management Development Review 35%. On Line Discussion Participation 15%. Vision Assignment 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y	Y
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y	Y
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	Y	Y