Outline

Overview

This unit of study introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to successfully lead and influence people in an increasingly global and diverse workplace. Unit content is drawn from relevant theories and evidence with students applying the underpinning principles from these theories to develop effective interpersonal skills, self-reflective practices, self-development goals and plans, leadership and employability skills. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit are important to building a career regardless of disciplinary specialisation. Example topics include: the importance of understanding and reflecting on one's own values and career goals/interests, communication, teamwork, ethical and social responsibility, inclusive leadership, cultural awareness and competency, as well as professional skills.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BUSS2000
Academic unit	Work and Organisational Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	Completion of at least 48 credit points (including BUSS1000 or BUSS1001)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Mesepa Paul, mesepa.paul@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Design the Future YOU Part 1 Reflection	10%	Week -04 Due date: 17 Mar 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 24 Mar 2024	700
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Design the Future YOU Part 2 Reflection	20%	Week 07 Due date: 17 Apr 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 01 May 2024	1200
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Team presentation In class oral team presentation and Q&A	15%	Week 10 Due date: 29 Apr 2024 at 10:00 Closing date: 03 May 2024	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Team Report Team reflection applying the IPO model of team functioning.	20%	Week 11 Due date: 12 May 2024 at 23:59	1200
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	My Leadership reflection Reflection	20%	Week 13 Due date: 24 May 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 07 Jun 2024	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Unit Engagement Preparation, attendance and participation	10%	Weekly	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Weekly quiz Module quiz is part of the unit engagement (preparation) prior to class.	5%	Weekly	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Unit Engagement:workshop preparation, attendance and participation: Student engagement with the unit, will be assessed based on a combination of preparation (weekly quiz and pre-work tasks prior to class), attendance and active participation in workshop discussions and activities.
Design the Future YOU Reflections (Part 1 & 2): You will apply design thinking principles to develop understanding of yourself in the context of your life/work view. Critical analysis involves integration of scholarship and theoretical application to deepen thinking about your preferences, strengths, values and ethics, and areas for development as it relates to your career choices and goals. Specifically, this assessment will require you to reflect on and integrate (explicitly) materials from the unit, workshop activities, theories and required readings from Theme 1 and begins to lay out a road map for your professional career.
Team Presentation: This team task will require you to work in a small team (with approximately 4-5 team members) to deliver a topic focused on the Sustainability Development Goals (SDG). Your team will critically consider how leadership plays a vital role in the integration of SDGs in Business and influencing positive impact. Presentations will be live in class (includes Q&A) during workshops (note: every group member must present). This assessment provides students with the opportunity to apply and practice several important employability skills (working well with others to achieve an outcome and effective oral presentation skills).
Team Reflection: The team reflection is a critical reflection of the team’s experience of working together in a diverse team ( leading up to and delivery of the team presentation (team task)); describing and analysing the team experience by applying an IPO model of team functioning, reflecting on what the team learnt collectively, challenges that the team experienced, and the team processes used to manage this challenge and recommendations for future team work.
My leadership reflection: You will critically reflect on your leadership development throughout the semester by drawing explicitly from your submitted (unmarked) weekly MYBUSS2000 meta reflections and applying theory and literature to nuance your leadership narrative. These meta-reflections must be submitted to your MYBUSS2000 Portal in order to count towards your leadership reflection assessment.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	Introduction to unit; Introduction to Theme 1: Understanding yourself	Online class (1 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to unit; Introduction to Theme 1: Understanding yourself	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 01	Individual differences: cognitive ability, personality, and emotional intelligence	Online class (1 hr)
Week 02	Individual differences: cognitive ability, personality, and emotional intelligence	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 02	Motivation and goal-setting	Online class (1 hr)
Week 03	Motivation and goal-setting	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Career goals, values, and ethics	Online class (1 hr)
Week 04	Career goals, values, and ethics	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	Theme 1 in practice: job search skills; Introduction to Theme 2: Understanding others	Online class (1 hr)
Week 05	Theme 1 in practice: job search skills; Introduction to Theme 2: Understanding others	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	Diversity and culture	Online class (1 hr)
Week 06	Reading week AND Working in Teams	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 07	Diversity and culture	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	Team and group processes	Online class (1 hr)
Week 08	Team and group processes	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	Managing perceptions and conflict	Online class (1 hr)
Week 09	Managing perceptions and conflict	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	Theme 2 in practice: interviewing skills/assessment centre; Introduction to Theme 3: Leading and influencing others	Online class (1 hr)
Week 10	Theme 2 in practice: Team presentations	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 10	Leadership, power and influence	Online class (1 hr)
Week 11	Leadership, power and influence	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 11	Communication and feedback	Online class (1 hr)
Week 12	Communication and feedback	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 12	Career sustainability: managing relationships and stress	Online class (1 hr)
Week 13	Career sustainability: managing relationships and stress	Workshop (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

BUSS2000 is delivered as a blended unit. Lectures are delivered through online modules. There are weekly interactive workshops that you must attend and prepare for by doing quizzes, completing pre-work activities weekly. The workshops commence in week 1 please review modules before attending weekly workshops.

To be eligible for a Unit engagement mark (UE) ( previously called a participation mark) - requires attendance to 80% of classes ( that is 10 out of 12 workshops) to be eligible for a mark out of 10.

In addition, students are required to attend classes during Weeks 2-4 in order to be included in team formation in Week 5, absent students will not be included in teams and will be at risk of not completing the team components worth 35% of the final unit mark.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Reading List, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Explain/Integrate/Apply theory and research in the practice of leading and influencing people in a rapidly changing global business environment.
LO2. Identify successful practice, critically evaluate the evidence from the literature and engage in self-reflection to better lead and influence others and to make decisions towards a successful business career.
LO3. Reflect on your core values, interests and strengths, and how these influence approaches to complex interpersonal challenges and impact on career preferences, choices and person-organisation fit.
LO4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using various modes of interpersonal communication including presentations and writing for different audiences.
LO5. Collaborate effectively with others by applying teamwork strategies and acknowledge how understanding and appreciating individual and cultural differences can enable effective teamwork and increase interdisciplinary effectiveness.
LO6. Illustrate ways to make a positive impact on the business environment, influence and lead others effectively and ethically, and to plan for a sustainable and ethical career.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Based on student and teaching team feedback; The Career Plan has been redesigned in two parts and renamed Design the future YOU. This has been co-designed with the Career Employment Office; it allows for a more scaffolded approach and provision of early feedback. In Addition, the team e reflection (verbal) has been changed to a written format, and final assessments are spread out towards the end of the semester allowing more time and ease to complete assignments.

Additional information

More information can be found on Canvas.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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BUSS2000: Leading and Influencing in Business

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect