Study Guide

Objective

The student understands how an organization works and she/he is familiar with the principles of leadership and activities in a goal oriented-oriented organization. After the course the student understands importance of individual- and professional competence development, different types of leaderships, importance of clear vision and mission statements, strategy and objectives, organizational values as a core of organizational culture.

Content

The subjects covered on the course cover organizational behaviour and the concept of leadership in different contexts and forms of organizations, such as team leading, strategic leadership, human resource management and leading as an individual process.
The course introduces a broad range of leadership theories and how they are applied to organizations today.

Location and time

Wolffskavägen 33 - the course starts on August 29th 2023.

Materials

- Williams, MGMT11, Cengage Learning
- course materials in Moodle
- articles

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, assignments and case studies

Exam schedules

Final exam at the end of the course, date will be announced at course start.

Student workload

27 hours individual workload per 1 credit (a total of 5 ETCS)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student understands the concept of leadership in organizations and has the ability to work independent and in a group

The specific criteria and emphasis for evaluating the written assignment or a case company report are:
–Knowledge 40 %: Understanding and using various sources of information, Relevance of information.
–Discussion 40 %: Reasoning and argumentation, Practical suggestions, Own thinking.
–Sources/style 20 %: Referencing and citations within text marked, style of writing and overall quality.
To fail means that the report does not show sufficient use of information and analysis of the case or text is directly copied without marking the references.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 Student understands the concept of leadership in organizations and can adapt it into a case example. Student can search information, work successfully independent and in a group, utilize some web tools and report own learning process.

The specific criteria and emphasis for evaluating the written assignment or a case company report are:
–Knowledge 40 %: Understanding and using various sources of information, Relevance of information.
–Discussion 40 %: Reasoning and argumentation, Practical suggestions, Own thinking.
–Sources/style 20 %: Referencing and citations within text marked, style of writing and overall quality.
To fail means that the report does not show sufficient use of information and analysis of the case or text is directly copied without marking the references.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Student understands deeply the concept of leadership in organisations and its parameters and can utilize it innovatively in a case example. Student can work fluently independent and in a group, utilize several different web tools and reflect own learning process.

The specific criteria and emphasis for evaluating the written assignment or a case company report are:
–Knowledge 40 %: Understanding and using various sources of information, Relevance of information.
–Discussion 40 %: Reasoning and argumentation, Practical suggestions, Own thinking.
–Sources/style 20 %: Referencing and citations within text marked, style of writing and overall quality.
To fail means that the report does not show sufficient use of information and analysis of the case or text is directly copied without marking the references.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail: The criteria for grade 1-2 are not met.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment of in class activity, group works and final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Insufficient attendance (min 75%), incompleted assignments, failed exam

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students understand the basic principles of management and leadership

Students are able to identify managerial and leadership related problems

Students have a basic understanding of organizational behaviour and different organizational structures and environments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students understand the principles of management and leadership and are able to apply them in real life situations

Students are able to solve managerial and leadership related problems

Students have a broad understanding of organizational behaviour and different organizational structures and environments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students understand the principles of management and leadership and are able to critically reflect on them as well as coherently apply them in real life situations

Students are able to successfully solve managerial and leadership related problems showing skills in combining theory and practice

Students have a deep understanding of organizational behaviour and different organizational structures and environments

Qualifications

Business skills 1