Learning outcomes

To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.

Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.

Explore the graduate capabilities.

Content

Content in this unit is underpinned by a framework of why, who, what and how. 

 Topics will include but are not limited to: 

• Overview: Are there Ethical Leaders?
• Leadership theories and styles
• Psychology of ethical leaders and managers
• Ethical frameworks for leaders: Corporate sustainability
• Leading responsible organisations for sustainability                 
• Organisational culture, values and leadership
• The impact of the environment of organisational leadership
• Leading ethical organisation: Governance & Stakeholders          
• Leadership, subsidiarity, inclusiveness and diversity

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

Practice and applied practical activities are essential for learning. Therefore, students are expected to adopt an ‘active’ learning strategy and learn by doing. ACU’s learning & teaching policy focuses on learning outcomes for students in the form of knowledge, capabilities and background. ACU promotes and facilitates learning that is autonomous and self-motivated, is characterised by the individual taking satisfaction in the mastering of content and skills and is critical, looking beneath the surface level of information for the meaning and significance of what is being studied.

This unit is offered in multiple modes in order to attract the widest possible number of participants by appealing to a range of learning preferences and providing opportunities for participation for isolated and/or marginalised groups.  

Intensive mode 

This unit uses an active learning approach to help students explore and understand different aspects of ethical leadership and decision making. Students will learn about the theoretical foundation and practice of ethical leadership on campus lecture style classes. Students are required to attend intensive executive workshops to participate in the construction and synthesis of this knowledge with other students so as to develop a level of understanding sufficient to assess various ethical aspects of today’s business and how effective leaders would behave under such circumstances. Students are also required to attend a series of workshops in which they reflect on their own leadership potential. This approach is designed to appeal to students with a preference for learning within a physical social environment and allows for essential skill development with expert support.  

Attendance Mode 

This unit uses a blended learning strategy to enable students to explore and understand different aspects of ethical leadership and decision making. Students are encouraged to attend facilitated tutorial classes to collaborate with other students in synthesizing different sources of knowledge to develop a level of understanding sufficient to assess various ethical aspects of today’s business and how effective leaders would behave under such circumstances. Students will learn how to reflect on their own leadership potential. This approach is designed to appeal to students with a preference for learning within a physical social environment and allows for essential skill development with expert support. 

Online mode  

Students are given the opportunity to attend facilitated synchronous online tutorial classes to participate in the construction and synthesis of this knowledge with other students so as to develop a level of understanding sufficient to deal with various ethical dilemmas faced by today’s leaders. Students are required to participate in a series of online interactive workshops in which they develop a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of leadership and reflect on their own leadership potential. This approach allows flexibility for students and facilitates the participation of students unable to attend classes, therefore promoting social inclusion in the field of leadership.

ACU Online

This unit uses an active learning approach to support students in the exploration of knowledge essential to the discipline. Students are provided with choice and variety in how they learn. Students are encouraged to contribute to asynchronous weekly discussions. Active learning opportunities provide students with opportunities to practice and apply their learning in situations similar to their future professions. Activities encourage students to bring their own examples to demonstrate understanding, application and engage constructively with their peers. Students receive regular and timely feedback on their learning, which includes information on their progress.