Course Title: Show leadership in the workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUSM6236C
Course Title: Show leadership in the workplace
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4222 - Certificate IV in International Trade
Course Contact : Tim Wallis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423
Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ted Egan
Barry Whyms
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with teams and individuals, the standard of conduct and the initiative supervisors and managers take in influencing others, and includes work carried out in routine and non-routine procedures which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace |
Element: |
1. Model high standards of management performance and behaviour |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Use organisation’s standards and values in conducting business |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students can expect a wide range of learning activities inclusing case studies, workshops, tests and classroom discussions
Teaching Schedule
Week
1.Introduction and course overview
2. Organisational culture
3.Ethics in business
4. Leading by example
5. Leadership
6. Motivation
7. Decision making
8. Decision making
9. Planning and goal setting
10. Team facilitation
11. Performance management
12. Communication/feedback
13. Presentation skills
14. Course Review
15. Final Test
16. Individual interviews and student feedback17.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Dickie, L and Dickie, C, 2006, Cornerstones of Management - Skills and Practice, Rilde Publishing, Australia |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including in class exercises, written tests, presentations and a major group project.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
1. Assessment One - LLN test
2. Assessment Two - Workshops
3. Assessment Three - major Case Study
Assessment Matrix
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achievement of competency we then grade your performance in this course and this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognised against industry standards and employability skills.
You will receive one of the following grades
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit for Assessment
This grading is in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Level of Independence, Initiative, Enterprise and Performance of Work Task
We are looking for you to demonstrate broad individual research to support your business implementation and complete the stated requirements
2. Demonstrated Breadth of Underpinning Knowledge and a Willingness to Continue Learning
We are looking for your plan to show and demonstrate an excellent understanding of the industry and reference to industry and other relevant documents
3. Techniques and Processes, Technology Skills and Problem Solving
We are looking for you to comply with designated format and presentation of the Major Project
4. Work Organisation, Planning and Self-Management
We expect to see ongoing uploading of information into your document that is relevant to the course with full utilisation of the Blackboard as per course requirements and with timely submission of all required material
5. Communication Skills, People Networking, Language and Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
We expect to see regular attendance and class involvement in relevant discussions in the scheduled sessions, utilisation of relevant networking tools as outlined in the Blackboard, and your report to be present4ed using appropriate business language,
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