Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to the latest evidence-based research about how leaders can develop positive behaviours that build organisational and individual support-resources for employees. Employees then can use these resources to reduce their stress and increases their wellbeing and engagement. 

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

Unit content

Module 1. Introducing positive leadership:  Matching leadership behaviours with employee motivation 

Module 2. How do authentic leadership and PsyCap fit together?  

Module 3. The role of supervisor support (LMX) for increasing employee outcomes 

Module 4. How do individuals’ PsyCap levels improve organisational performance, and how do organisations can enhance it 

Module 5. Leadership and change: Where does innovation fit in?  

Module 6. Using positive communication and constructive language to stop the cycle of conflict in organisations. 

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know,
understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the
graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes
are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate self-awareness about life goals by undertaking the first stage of a Psychological Capital-building exercise aimed at fostering the development of Hope 

  • Demonstrate relational transparency and rational processing by undertaking the second stage of a Psychological Capital-building exercise aimed at fostering the development of Hope 

  • Demonstrate mastery about different types of positive leadership and Leader-Member Exchange behaviours that impact employees’ psychological capital and critically contrast theory with practice

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment

Reflective writing: 12% 
Report: 40% 
Essay: 48% 

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

Master of Education

SCU Online

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