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Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

5057YPCBM-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To provide an understanding of the major contemporary issues in connection with leadership. 2. To integrate theory and practice by drawing on relevant theory and connecting it with leaders across a range of case study organisations. 3. To understand the importance of managing organisational effectiveness 4. To discuss the different types of leaders present within the organisation and review their traits, personalities and skills. 5. To develop your ability to participate in and to lead a group with an interdependent task.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse the concepts of leadership styles and leadership skills in different organisational and business context.
2.
Describe the structure of, and leadership relationships that exist within an organisational context.
3.
Apply decision making theory within the context of organisational change and the role of the leader.
4.
Demonstrate the balance of leadership skills and management skills with debate concerning the merits of both with regards to role play in leading and engaging peers and enabling change.
5.
Enhance your ability to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively orally and in writing

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:What is leadership and the role and challenge of the leader in contemporary business organisations. Understanding leaders, their traits, skills, abilities and style will be explored Approaches to understanding the relationship between leaders and followers – i.e. situational, contingency and path-goal theories Theory and models describing contemporary organisations and strategic leadership and decision making – i.e. emotional intelligence, transactional leadership theory, transformational leadership theory, team leadership and psychodynamic approaches to analysing leadership will be developed.
Additional Information:Leadership for Business is designed to provide students with an understanding of the challenges faced by those involved in leading and transforming organisations in today’s increasingly complex and dynamic global business environment. Students will be introduced to models, theories and research in areas of strategic leadership practice and decision-making. Techniques for analysing organisations, their structures and interrelations will be introduced and developed over the course of the module.

Assessments

Presentation

Report