The principles of leadership styles and success; how attitudes can impact on individual and organisational performance; corporate cultures; the principles of organisational change, how it is implemented and leading change.
| Paper title | Organisational Leadership and Change |
|---|---|
| Paper code | BDBA901 |
| Subject | Doctor of Business Administration |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 25 August 2023)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 25 August 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,442.12 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
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- DBA
- Notes
- This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
- Contact
- otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed.
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Issues of leadership theory and modern leadership approaches.
- Management development.
- Nature of organisational change and types of change contexts.
- Change and the role of organisational performance.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard.
- Textbooks
- Readings will be made available through Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Environmental
literacy, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication,
Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:
- A highly developed understanding of the theoretical and practical contribution of a variety of leadership styles on effective leadership and on organisational and individual performance.
- A highly developed understanding of the theoretical and practical implications of change context.
- A highly developed understanding of current theory and practice to maximise effective decision making, motivation, group performance, networking and hard and soft skill building in leadership roles.
- A highly developed understanding of the impact of power and politics on leadership effectiveness and follower behaviour, including in implementing organisational change.
- Highly developed mastery of case-based problem solving relating to leadership challenges and opportunities, including those relating to the implementation of organisational change.
