Course Title: Authority, Leadership and Collaboration in Org
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Authority, Leadership and Collaboration in Org
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM1447 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009 |
BUSM1447 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
630H Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2010 |
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Rosalie Holian
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5943
Course Coordinator Email:rosalie.holian@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 108 Level 16
Course Coordinator Availability: email at any time
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This module explores group dynamics, including the formation and maintenance of teams. It develops skills in managing group dynamics and establishing various forms of effective work teams.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This module will develop the ability to manage innovation and change through the behaviour, attitudes and values of work groups.
Expected learning outcomes:
• Awareness of personal contributions to group dynamics
• An understanding of various theories of group dynamics
• Familiarity with specific group issues including power, authority, roles, leadership, tasks and structure
• Understanding of the concept of self-management within work teams
• Exploration of individual, group and organisational dynamics and their interplay through an experiential laboratory
• Ongoing personal growth in line with the ISM Program objectives and personal learning contracts
• Ongoing development of communication and team skills within the learning community.
Overview of Learning Activities
This is a five day workshop
Overview of Learning Resources
References relevant to this module will be posted on Blackboard, RMIT’s Online support system.
Overview of Assessment
Written assignment and Reflective paper