The theories and processes of leadership will expose students to leadership literature and theories, so that they may use them as a platform to reflect on their personal practices within their own organizations. Therefore, in this course, students examine the history of leadership theory and research to understand the pattern and future direction of leadership studies. Students will also explore the nature and character of leadership. This course will also cover the development of a philosophy of partnership and collaboration in the form of strategic alliances for the organization, focusing on the concept of organizational stewardship. Practical implications will be the conceptual and practical questions in the design and implementation of ongoing management of strategic alliances with other external organisations and/or stakeholders. Underpinned by the social capital theory, this course utilises an interdisciplinary approach in its survey of leadership issues, incorporating historical, sociological, and cultural perspectives. Specific topics to be treated include; Concepts and theories of leadership; types and taxonomies; personal attributes of leadership; traits of leadership; leadership behaviour and motivation: styles of leadership; the “new” leadership: charismatic and transformational leadership; contingency theories; leader/follower relations: team leadership and self-managed teams; gender and leadership; culture, diversity and leadership; followership; types of strategic alliances; reasons for the formation of strategic alliances; the collaboration continuum and the role of leadership in strategic alliances.