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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Organisational Leadership for Change
    Subject Doctor of Business Administration
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (15 January 2024 - 8 March 2024) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (15 January 2024 - 8 March 2024) (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,482.46
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    Limited to
    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 10
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 10
    Friday 09:00-16:50 10

    1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 10
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 10
    Friday 09:00-16:50 10

    2nd Non standard period (15 January 2024 - 8 March 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
    Friday 09:00-16:50 42

    2nd Non standard period (15 January 2024 - 8 March 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
    Friday 09:00-16:50 42
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