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 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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.
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
Timetable
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 (30 June 2025 - 22 August 2025)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (30 June 2025 - 22 August 2025) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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.
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