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<p>Businesses and other organisations are constantly changing in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by social, economic, environmental and technological developments. This unit explores the critical role of leadership during times of organisational change. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts in change management and will examine approaches to leadership for effective organisational change.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction: What is leadership and how does it differ from management?<br>
2. SDGs and organisations in transition<br>
3. Organisational change processes and models<br>
4. Understanding resistance to change<br>
5. Leadership: theories, traits and behaviours<br>
6. Leading for change: attitudes, skills and approaches<br>
7. Leadership, values and organisational culture<br>
8. Leadership and the Fourth Industrial Revolution<br>
9. Digital transformation<br>
10. Strategy and structure: planning for change<br>
11. Challenges and opportunities in a changing society<br>
12. Future directions in leadership and change</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Businesses and other organisations are constantly changing in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by social, economic, environmental and technological developments. This unit explores the critical role of leadership during times of organisational change. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts in change management and will examine approaches to leadership for effective organisational change.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction: What is leadership and how does it differ from management?<br> 2. SDGs and organisations in transition<br> 3. Organisational change processes and models<br> 4. Understanding resistance to change<br> 5. Leadership: theories, traits and behaviours<br> 6. Leading for change: attitudes, skills and approaches<br> 7. Leadership, values and organisational culture<br> 8. Leadership and the Fourth Industrial Revolution<br> 9. Digital transformation<br> 10. Strategy and structure: planning for change<br> 11. Challenges and opportunities in a changing society<br> 12. Future directions in leadership and change</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt3105">080307 - Organisation Management</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BUMGT1100" target="_blank">BUMGT1100</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=EDTAS2003" target="_blank">EDTAS2003</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BUMGT2623" target="_blank">BUMGT2623</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify leadership approaches and organisational changes required to support progress on SDGs</p>
K2
<p>Identify and explain key models and theories of organisational change processes</p>
K3
<p>Recognise the critical role and elements of leadership in supporting effective organisational change</p>
K4
<p>Identify and explain key approaches to leadership, and the attitudes, values, skills and behaviours of effective leaders</p>
K5
<p>Identify key business challenges and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution</p>
S1
<p>Reflect on personal experiences of leadership and change management, and analyse these experiences in terms of relevant leadership and change management models and theories.</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership styles in various workplace contexts and scenarios</p>
S3
<p>Analyse relevance and impact of various social, environmental and technological drivers on organisations</p>
S4
<p>Assess change management strategies to plan for technological change in an organisation</p>
A1
<p>Apply leadership principles and practices to personal goals</p>
A2
<p>Develop specific leadership skills and practically apply these in the classroom, team-based activities and individual assignments</p>
A3
<p>Develop and present a plan to lead an organisation through an organisational change process</p>
Assessment
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<p>Personal reflection on organisational change</p>
<p>Written ePortfolio and/or video recordings</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
2
<p>Individual leadership poster</p>
<p>Digital poster</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K4, K5, S4, A2
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<p>Group presentation outlining a leadership approach and change management plan for a specific technological change in an organisation</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K3, K4, S3, S4, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt3105">080307 - Organisation Management</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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