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Research School of Management · ANU College of Business and Economics
This course examines the range of ways that leaders have a social impact in everyday social interactions with others through to making strategic decisions that impact a range of stakeholders. Drawing on research from a range of disciplines including organisational psychology, sociology, philosophy, and management science students taking this course will acquire knowledge and practical skills to enable them to grapple with ethical dilemmas and exercise power to achieve organisational outcomes and create a more equitable and inclusive society. Specifically, the course focuses on developing the following leader capabilities: - Intrapersonal – problem solving and decision-making when value-conflicts exist, personal courage to speak-up, resilience for personal wellbeing, being proactive. - Interpersonal – understanding power dynamics in society and organisations, emotional intelligence, conflict management when value-conflicts arise. - Management – managing complexity, advocating for change, critical thinking and strategic management.
Typical assessments may include, but is not restricted to: in-class exercises, written and oral assignments, quizzes, examinations, group project tasks, oral presentation, and other assessment deemed appropriate to show attainment of the learning outcomes set for the course. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours to completing the work. For semester length offerings this will typically include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (excluding non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assessment work. Other Information This course was formerly known as the 7000-level course by the same name (MGMT7062 Leading for Social Impact). Students who have MGMT7062 in their Study Requirements are permitted to substitute with this course.
Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary. Preliminary Reading Additional information about the indicative readings (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.