LH301 Leadership and Management in Agribusiness
DESCRIPTION
Advancements in technology have changed the way in which agricultural producers and advocates interact with customers and stakeholders. The unit will equip student to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to agricultural business management, leadership, and communication in the 21stcentury. The unit is designed to impart specific knowledge, raise awareness of business growth, provide basic business and scientific/entrepreneurial leadership skills, and develop students’ capability to examine, analyse and evaluate various leadership theories that are essential for agribusiness improvement.
RELEVANT COURSES
Bachelor of Business*
*Core unit
CREDIT POINTS
10
DELIVERY MODE
On campus
Online
Intensive
Extensive
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Understand the importance of leadership effectiveness and the need for developing current and future leaders
LO2 Compare and contrast leadership and management skills and traits
LO3 Integrate knowledge about leadership issues with organisational strategy
LO4 Identify contemporary issues in managing teams
LO5 Communicate key ethical responsibilities of agribusiness leaders
CONTENT
Leadership in agribusiness environment
Leadership approaches in agriculture
Behaviour and situational approach
Leadership theories
Transformational leadership
Leadership challenges in organisational structure
Adaptive leadership and ethical responsibility
Team leadership and importance of ethical leadership
Decision making: Monsanto A case study
Optimisation of human resources
Global agriculture and Australian farmer
Enhancing better understanding of agriculture science and technology
Agribusiness innovation in Australia
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Portfolio - 20%
2. Group Case Study - 30%
3. Exam - 50%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Robbins, S.P., Coulter, M., DeCenzo, D.A., & Woods, M. (2022). Management: The Essentials (5th ed.). Pearson Education, Sydney
Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks