This course considers leadership as a management activity and provides a critical analysis of the assumption underlying the concept of leadership. The course provides a conceptual integration of students' previous leadership experiences with leadership theory and research. Both simple and complex organisations are examined. Topics covered may include: approaches to leadership; leadership skills (interpersonal skills, self-management, negotiation, networking); power and authority; rules, sanctions and incentives; inner values; ethics; gender differences (women in organisations); leadership development and training.