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MG401 Leadership in Agribusiness

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides students with a broad understanding of theories of leadership and their application in the context of agribusiness. It helps to build on students’ new knowledge, insights and understanding thereby assisting them to improve their ability to lead prudently and make a difference in the workplace, focusing on issues such as power and influence, leading teams, diversity, ethics, leading under crisis, and leadership development. Various models of leadership are considered including emerging views of leadership to address complexity and sustainability.


RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management*

Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)*

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness*


*Core unit


CREDIT POINTS

10


DELIVERY MODE

On campus

Intensive

Extensive


PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

Nil


UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Articulate theories about leadership

LO2 Critically evaluate the application of theories of leadership

LO3 Critically analyse the challenges associated with leading and managing people in the agribusiness workplace

LO4 Describe and understand how individual and organisational practices relate to leadership

LO5 Comprehend the role of leadership and business management skills in a variety of situations


CONTENT

  • Introduction to leadership

  • Leadership in the agricultural environment

  • Approaches to leadership: Trait and skill approach

  • Approaches to leadership: Behavioural and situational approach

  • Theories of leadership

  • Team leadership

  • Student presentation on a macro issue

  • Leadership and organisational culture

  • Leadership challenges in the agribusiness environment

  • Case study discussion 1

  • Case study discussion 2

  • Review of course and preparation for presentation


ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Reading Responses - 20%

2. Portfolio - 40%

3. Group Case Study Presentation - 40% (20% is allocated for individual reflection + presentation) 


PRESCRIBED READINGS

Nil


Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks.

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