Ethical Leadership
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 Hours
2020 teaching periods
Hawthorn
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
62.5 credit points
Aims and objectives
From crises within our religious institutions to corporate fraud, our news is filled with examples of an ethical void in leadership and our society today. Citizens and employees alike are demanding that our leaders go beyond mere accountability for their actions; they are demanding moral leadership in both our institutions and society overall. Using case studies and current events, this unit considers the conflicts that can arise when individual values conflict with those of the organization. This unit examines actions leaders have taken and consequences faced when confronted with ethical dilemmas. From these learnings, a personal model for ethical leadership is developed.
After successfully completing this unit, you will be able to:
1. Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the major philosophical theories of ethics and morality.
2. Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a broad awareness of professional practices and cultural norms in a sustainable context.
3. Reflect on and take responsibility for self-learning and self-management processes and time management.
4. Critically analyse a personal model of ethical leadership and a process of making decisions.
Further Information
To learn more about this unit in Boston and how to apply, please visit the Short Term Overseas Program page
Courses with unit
This unit is part of the Global Leadership Program suite of coursesUnit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Face-to-Face Mode:
Scheduled Hours: Class (12 x 3 hrs)
Student workload:
For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period
This includes all:
• Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face-to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and
• Non-scheduled learning events and activities (including directed online learning activities, assessments, independent study, student group meetings, and research)
To be successful, students should:
• Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class
• Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online)
• Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly
• Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment
• Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions)
Scheduled Hours: Class (12 x 3 hrs)
Student workload:
For all teaching and learning structures (both face to face and online), students are expected to spend an average of 150 hours per unit in total over the duration of the study period
This includes all:
• Scheduled teaching and learning events and activities (contact hours timetabled in a face-to-face teaching space) and scheduled online learning events (contact hours scheduled in an online teaching space), and
• Non-scheduled learning events and activities (including directed online learning activities, assessments, independent study, student group meetings, and research)
To be successful, students should:
• Read all prescribed materials and/or view videos in preparation for each class
• Attend and engage in all scheduled classes (face to face or online)
• Start assessment tasks well ahead of the due date, and submit assessments promptly
• Read / listen to all feedback carefully, and consider it for future assessment
• Engage with fellow students and teaching staff (don’t hesitate to ask questions)
Assessment
Reports (Individual) 30-50%
Case Studies (Individual) 30-40%
Class Participation (Individual) 20-30%
Case Studies (Individual) 30-40%
Class Participation (Individual) 20-30%
General skills outcomes
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• The Three Spheres of Human Civilization
• Personal and Organizational Vision
• Stakeholders: The Relationship Key
• Investment and Assessment for Corporate Citizenship
• Sustainability and the Global Village
• Leading Global Futures
• How Executives Develop a Reputation for Ethical Leadership
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.