Overview
This unit will provide you with opportunities to develop advanced knowledge of management and leadership styles within the non-government organisation health and human services sector, with a focus on domestic and family violence organisations. It builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in previous units with a specific focus on organisational contexts and practices. Using a gendered approach, critical use is made of evidence-based research and practice and policy documents addressing management and leadership requirements in this sector. You will explore a range of governance considerations, financial accountability and legislative requirements pertinent to the domestic and family violence sector. You will consider ethical, professional and self-management implications for practice.
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There are no requisites for this unit.
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Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
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Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback via Unit Evaluation Report
Students were satisfied with the unit content. Formal feedback indicated that "learning about how to lead and manage a diverse team in a modern climate" was the best aspect of the unit.
Continue to use content that caters for a diverse team in a modern work climate
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Students valued the assessment tasks that were relevant and could be applied to the workplace. Formal feedback indicated that students thought the assessments contributed to a positive learning experience.
Continue to use practice-based assessment tasks
- Examine the difference between leadership and management particularly as these concepts apply in domestic and family violence contexts.
- Interpret and explain key leadership and management theories that underpin non government organisation health and human services.
- Analyse key leadership and management challenges and practices within non-government organisation health and human services policy environments, with a focus on the intersection of gender, ethnicity and culture.
- Evaluate key accountabilities required of leaders and managers in non-government organisation health and human services.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 9 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 60% | |||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.guggisberg@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 13 Jul 2020Module/Topic
What is Leadership and Management
Chapter
Williams, K. S., & Mills, A. J. (2019).The problem with women: A feminist interrogation of management textbooks.Management & Organizational History, 14, 148 - 166.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 20 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Effective Communication
Chapter
Acker, S., & Wagner, A. (2019). Feminist scholars working around the neoliberal university. Gender and Education, 31, 62 - 81.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 27 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Managing Relationships
Chapter
Fritz, C., & van Knippenberg, D. (2017). Gender and leadership aspiration: the impact of organizational identification. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 38, 1018 - 1037.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio
Week 4
Begin Date: 03 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Organisational Culture
Chapter
Campuzano, M. V. (2019). Force and inertia: A systematic review of women’s leadership in male-dominated organizational cultures in the United States. Human Resource Development Review, 18, 437 - 460.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 10 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Flexibility
Chapter
Li, L., & Trisha T. C (2019).Smartphones at work: A qualitative exploration of psychological antecedents and impacts of work-related smartphone dependency. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18, 1 - 12.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 17 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 24 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Specific Leadership/Management Skills
Chapter
Griffiths, O., Roberts, L., & Price, J. (2019). Desirable leadership attributes are preferentially associated with women: A quantitative study of gender and leadership roles in the Australian workforce. Australian Journal of Management, 44, 32 - 49.
Post, C., & Byron, K. (2015).Women on boards and firm financial performance: a met-analysis. Academy of Management, 58,
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 31 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Emotional Intelligence
Chapter
Brescoll, V. L. (2016). Leading with their hearts? How gender stereotypes of emotion lead to biased evaluations of female leaders. The Leadership Quarterly, 27, 415 - 428.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 07 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Stress and Coping
Chapter
Geisler, M.,Berthelsen, H., & Muhonen, T. (2019). Retaining social workers: The role of quality of work and psychosocial safety climate for work engagement, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 43, 1 - 16.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 14 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Conflict in the Workplace
Chapter
Tafvelin, S., Keisu, B.-I., & Kvist, E. (2020). The prevalence and consequences of intragroup conflicts for employee well-being in women-dominated work. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 44, 47 - 62.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 21 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Project Planning and Management
Chapter
Bredillet, C., Tywoniak, S., &; Dwivedula, R. (2015). What is a good project manager? An Aristotelian perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 33, 254 - 266.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 28 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Managerial Ethics and Reflective Practice
Chapter
Pullen, A., & Vachhani, S. (2020). Feminist ethics and women leaders: from difference to intercorporeality. Journal of Business Ethics, 1 - 11.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 05 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Self-care
Chapter
Lanaj, K., Johnson, R. E., & Barnes, C. M. (2014). Beginning the workday yet already depleted? Consequences of late-night smartphone use and sleep. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 124, 11 - 23.
Klug, K., Felfe, J., & Krick, A. (2019). Caring for oneself or for others? How consistent and inconsistent profiles of health-oriented leadership are related to follower strain and health. Frontiers in Psychology, 10.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Stakeholder Analysis
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 12 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 19 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
You are asked to provide an analysis of the concepts ‘leadership and management’ by demonstrating your insight of the similarities and differences of the responsibilities of a manager of a domestic and family violence support service.
You should integrate at least two appropriate key leadership and management theories that underpin non-government organisation health and human services delivery. Describe both concepts and provide a discussion on each concept and how they relate to each other.
Essay format should be used, which means that your paper should have the following structure:
· A meaningful title
· A brief introduction that contains appropriate definitions and an outline of the structure of your paper
· A body (identification of relevant theories, discussion of similarities and differences)
· A conclusion (no citations and no new information)
At least five journal articles should be used with a total of 10 references published 2015 or later. Your assessment should be presented in essay format using Times News Roman 12 point font with 1.5 spacing. The essay should contain a brief introduction to the topic, a discussion of the specifics and relevance to service delivery and concluding remarks.
Week 4 Monday (3 Aug 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Within approximately 10 working days of submission
| DFVP20008 – Analysing the Concepts of Leadership and Management | |||||
| Fail | Pass | Credit | Distinction | High Distinction | |
| Definitions of Concepts of Leadership and Management (10%) | 0 – 4.5 Definitions are absent |
5 - 6 Definitions provided, but superficial – no understanding demonstrated |
6.5 – 7. 5 Provides definitions with appropriate understanding of concepts |
8 - 9 Provides definitions with insightful understanding of concepts mentioning differences and similarities |
9.5 - 10 Provides definitions with excellent understanding of the similarities and differences of the concepts |
| Key Leadership and Management Theories (10%) | 0 – 4.5 Discussion of key leadership and management theories is absent |
5 - 6 Key leadership and management theories included, but superficial. |
6.5 – 7.5 Provides discussion of key leadership and management theories |
8 - 9 Provides critical discussion of key leadership and management theories |
9.5 - 10 Provides in-depth critical discussion of key leadership and management theories |
| Development of main idea and organisation (20%) | 0 - 9 Lacks logical structure and examples, reasons or evidence. Paper is disorganised with little or no structure; difficult to understand what is being argued, and/or missing introduction and/or conclusion |
10 - 12 Structure is evident but at times unclear and inconsistent use of examples reasons or evidence. Paper is adequately organised; appropriate introduction and conclusion |
13 - 15 Clear structure including provision of adequate examples, reasons and evidence. Good organisation with information in effective order & argument flows; paragraphs well constructed; adequate introduction and conclusion |
16 - 17 Effectively presented analysis, well supported by appropriate examples, reasons and evidence, demonstrating critical thinking. Strong organisation with all information in effective order & argument flows well; all paragraphs well constructed; effective introduction and conclusion |
18 - 20 Effectively and insightfully presented and developed analysis using excellent examples, reasons and evidence, demonstrating outstanding critical thinking. Excellent organisation - argument flows powerfully and seamlessly; extremely well constructed paragraphs; highly effective introduction and conclusion |
| Knowledge of content area & development of ideas (40%) | 0 - 19 Unable to demonstrate understanding of content or only a few general points made, and/or factual errors presented |
20 - 25 Demonstrated developing understanding of content (general points made with some detail; and/or irrelevant information given) | 26 - 30 Demonstrated understanding of content presented and most points were elaborated with details; information is relevant; some original thought presented |
31 - 35 Demonstrated understanding of all content with all points elaborated with illustrative examples and with original ideas & thoughts presented |
36 - 40 Demonstrated well developed understanding of all content; insightful discussion of fully elaborated points with effective illustrative examples; clear & detailed information, many original thoughts & ideas |
| Academic writing, paraphrasing, referencing (in-text and end-text) (20%) | 0 - 9 Major difficulties, inappropriate paraphrasing and referencing |
10 - 12 Some errors with writing and referencing – focus of attention is required to improve academic writing and referencing style |
13 - 15 Good writing and referencing style – some minor errors (more careful editing is required) |
16 - 17 Good academic writing and referencing style, (minor, insignificant errors) |
18 - 20 Well written paper following all academic writing and referencing conventions – fully correct, no errors |
| Comments | |||||
- Examine the difference between leadership and management particularly as these concepts apply in domestic and family violence contexts.
- Interpret and explain key leadership and management theories that underpin non government organisation health and human services.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Written Assessment
This Assignment provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate a range of different practice skills including critical thinking, visualisation and presenting information systematically and analytically. This activity underpins the strong link between academic knowledge development and DFV-related practice. You are asked to conduct a Stakeholder Analysis, which is a systematic way to assess key partners in an organisation.
A stakeholder analysis may assist in the development/improvement of effective and efficient management. It also helps understand which stakeholders are likely to be assets and which ones may pose some barriers. A stakeholder analysis is a systematic way to assess key partners in an organisation. Read the instructions provided to you on Moodle and e-Unit Profile carefully and understand the specific requirements in terms of length, format, structure, and purpose.
The steps to conduct stakeholder analysis are
described below. Please ensure that you complete each step carefully. (1)
identify purpose of analysis and context, (2) identify stakeholders, (3)
examine patterns of relationships and interactions and (4) analyse the stakeholders
and evaluate the results.
Week 10 Monday (21 Sept 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Within approximately 10 working days of submission
| DFVP20008 Written Assessment – Stakeholder Analysis | |||||
| Fail | Pass | Credit | Distinction | High Distinction | |
| Visualisation (10%) | 0 – 4.5 Mapping of stakeholders in relation to their interest of and influence in the organisation entirely absent | 5 - 6 Mapping of stakeholders in relation to their interest of and influence in the organisation attempted | 6.5 – 7.5 Mapping of stakeholders in relation to their interest of and influence in the organisation provided with some detail | 8 - 9 Insightful and creative mapping of stakeholders in relation to their interest of and influence in the organisation provided with detail | 9.5 - 10 Detailed, creative and very insightful mapping of stakeholders in relation to their interest of and influence in the organisation provided with sophistication |
| Introduction and Stakeholder Overview (10%) | 0 – 4.5 Formulation of purpose against background of organisational context is absent | 5 - 6 Formulation of purpose against the background of organisational context is provided, but quite superficial | 6.5 – 7.5 Formulation of purpose against the background of organisational context is provided with some detail (incl. Intended results, pertinent history and information on the local community) | 8 - 9 Formulation of purpose against the background of organisational context is provided with sufficient detail noting pertinent history, intended results and commenting on the local community | 9.5 – 10 Formulation of purpose against the background of organisational context provided professionally with insight and sophistication (including intended results, pertinent history, information on the local community and stating the specific enquiry with defining important terms) |
| Identification of Stakeholders (20%) | 0 - 9 No or insufficient identification of stakeholders | 10 - 12 Identification of specific groups of stakeholders; work climate and specific attributes considered | 13 - 15 Identification of specific groups of stakeholders with some insight; consideration given to work climate, specific attributes and organisational culture | 16 - 17 Identification of specific groups of stakeholders with demonstrated insight; consideration given to work climate, specific attributes and organisational culture | 18 - 20 Effective identification of specific groups of stakeholders with demonstrated insight and sophisticated consideration given to work climate, specific attributes and organisational culture |
| Stakeholder Analysis (40%) | 0 - 19 Unable to demonstrate understanding of a Stakeholder Analysis | 20 - 25 Demonstrated understanding of a Stakeholder Analysis (general points made with little specific details given) on patterns of relationships, interactions, communication styles, potential conflict, identification what works well, challenges and recommendations | 26 - 30 Demonstrated good understanding of a Stakeholder Analysis; appropriate integration of patterns of relationships, interactions, communication styles, potential conflict identification, what works well, challenges and recommendations | 31 - 35 Demonstrated understanding of all content with all points elaborated giving illustrative examples and making effective links between patterns of relationships, communication styles, potential conflict and balanced consideration of what works well and identified challenges with insightful recommendations | 36 - 40 Demonstrated well developed understanding of all content; insightful discussion of fully elaborated points with effective illustrative examples; clear & detailed information, excellent original thoughts & ideas in relation to patterns of relationships, communication styles, potential conflict, balanced consideration of what works well and identified challenges, and insightful recommendations |
| Academic writing style (20%) | 0 - 9 Major difficulties, not well developed academic writing style | 10 - 12 Some errors with writing – more careful editing is required | 13 - 15 Appropriate writing style – professionally presented analysis | 16 - 17 Very appropriate writing style academic presentation (references included) | 18 - 20 Excellent writing style, academic presentation including intext and endtext citations - fully correct, no errors |
| Comments /100 | |||||
- Interpret and explain key leadership and management theories that underpin non government organisation health and human services.
- Analyse key leadership and management challenges and practices within non-government organisation health and human services policy environments, with a focus on the intersection of gender, ethnicity and culture.
- Evaluate key accountabilities required of leaders and managers in non-government organisation health and human services.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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