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Leadership and Labour LawLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: PRE22EN02

Credits

5 op

Objective

After completing the course, students should have knowledge of everyday psychology and an insight into what is required to lead people in working life. The student has basic insights into labor law.

Content

Everyday psychology and behavioral science as the basis for leadership practices at supervisor or team- leadership level.
A review of the basic leadership theories.
Managing individuals, teams in different types of organizations.
About motivation, development work and follow-up.
About the employment procedure and psychological tests.
The Employment Contracts Act and the Working Time Act.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can describe the interactive relationship between employer and employee.
- is aware of the supervisor's role in achieving results and developing a business.
- is aware of the supervisor's need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- knows that most work environments today are, in one way or other, connected to international activities.
- is familiar with actors that supervisors work with in everyday life, such as trade unions, occupational health services and education producers.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- can describe the work management's tasks in a producing or service-producing company.
- understands the importance of the supervisor's initiative and follow-up of the business with the help of various meters and KPI´s. Realize the importance of seeking good examples in their branch or outside of it.
- understands their need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- understands the difference in the employer and employee's perspective on working life. Know the core content of labor legislation.
- understands the importance of reporting and communication within management. Have knowledge of the cultural characteristics of different employees.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- finds, knows and can make basic interpretations of working time legislation and Union-agreements.
- understands the supervisor's active role in constantly developing and improving a business.
- can develop the basics for reporting within a department.
- can identify motivation factors and have views on how these can be improved.
- understands the importance of open-mindedness and inclusion of different groups in the work community.
- knows the different areas of expertise in a supervisor's network.
- is familiar with the basis for employeeship and shared leadership.

Materials

See the course realization plan.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 02.10.2024

Timing

25.09.2024 - 03.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Teachers
  • Mikael Tätting
Teacher in charge

Matts Nickull

Groups
  • ÖH22FLEXING
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till Ingenjör

Objective

After completing the course, students should have knowledge of everyday psychology and an insight into what is required to lead people in working life. The student has basic insights into labor law.

Content

Everyday psychology and behavioral science as the basis for leadership practices at supervisor or team- leadership level.
A review of the basic leadership theories.
Managing individuals, teams in different types of organizations.
About motivation, development work and follow-up.
About the employment procedure and psychological tests.
The Employment Contracts Act and the Working Time Act.

Location and time

As scheduled

Materials

- Lecture material
- Own notes
- Yukl, Gary A. - Leadership in organizations

- Finlex

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Own assignment / own lecture
- Self studies

Exam schedules

2 exams, 1 in leadreship, 1 in labor law

Completion alternatives

- Recordings / Weblectures

Student workload

The students are expected to be present on the lectures and participate actively

Self studies are a big part of the course

Content scheduling

The course is divided into two parts, Leadership and Labor law. The course starts with the leadership part and continues with labor law when the dates have been set. The dates will be updated in moodle according to agreement

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can describe the interactive relationship between employer and employee.
- is aware of the supervisor's role in achieving results and developing a business.
- is aware of the supervisor's need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- knows that most work environments today are, in one way or other, connected to international activities.
- is familiar with actors that supervisors work with in everyday life, such as trade unions, occupational health services and education producers.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- can describe the work management's tasks in a producing or service-producing company.
- understands the importance of the supervisor's initiative and follow-up of the business with the help of various meters and KPI´s. Realize the importance of seeking good examples in their branch or outside of it.
- understands their need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- understands the difference in the employer and employee's perspective on working life. Know the core content of labor legislation.
- understands the importance of reporting and communication within management. Have knowledge of the cultural characteristics of different employees.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- finds, knows and can make basic interpretations of working time legislation and Union-agreements.
- understands the supervisor's active role in constantly developing and improving a business.
- can develop the basics for reporting within a department.
- can identify motivation factors and have views on how these can be improved.
- understands the importance of open-mindedness and inclusion of different groups in the work community.
- knows the different areas of expertise in a supervisor's network.
- is familiar with the basis for employeeship and shared leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

Scale 0-5
Evaluation will be done separately on the leadership part and on the labor law part

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not done task(s) or exam(s)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic theories in leadership
The student knows basic labour law

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership and how to apply chosen theory to own leadership style
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law and exemplify with practical examples

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 22.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
  • Mikael Tätting
Teacher in charge

Roger Nylund

Groups
  • PRE22D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), produktionsekonomi, 2022 dagstudier

Objective

After completing the course, students should have knowledge of everyday psychology and an insight into what is required to lead people in working life. The student has basic insights into labor law.

Content

Everyday psychology and behavioral science as the basis for leadership practices at supervisor or team- leadership level.
A review of the basic leadership theories.
Managing individuals, teams in different types of organizations.
About motivation, development work and follow-up.
About the employment procedure and psychological tests.
The Employment Contracts Act and the Working Time Act.

Location and time

As scheduled

Materials

- Lecture material
- Own notes
- Yukl, Gary A. - Leadership in organizations

- Finlex

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Own assignment / own lecture
- Self studies

Exam schedules

2 exams, 1 in leadreship, 1 in labor law

Completion alternatives

- Recordings / Weblectures

Student workload

The students are expected to be present on the lectures and participate actively

Self studies are a big part of the course

Content scheduling

The course is divided into two parts, Leadership and Labor law. The course starts with the leadership part and continues with labor law when the dates have been set. The dates will be updated in moodle according to agreement

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can describe the interactive relationship between employer and employee.
- is aware of the supervisor's role in achieving results and developing a business.
- is aware of the supervisor's need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- knows that most work environments today are, in one way or other, connected to international activities.
- is familiar with actors that supervisors work with in everyday life, such as trade unions, occupational health services and education producers.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- can describe the work management's tasks in a producing or service-producing company.
- understands the importance of the supervisor's initiative and follow-up of the business with the help of various meters and KPI´s. Realize the importance of seeking good examples in their branch or outside of it.
- understands their need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- understands the difference in the employer and employee's perspective on working life. Know the core content of labor legislation.
- understands the importance of reporting and communication within management. Have knowledge of the cultural characteristics of different employees.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- finds, knows and can make basic interpretations of working time legislation and Union-agreements.
- understands the supervisor's active role in constantly developing and improving a business.
- can develop the basics for reporting within a department.
- can identify motivation factors and have views on how these can be improved.
- understands the importance of open-mindedness and inclusion of different groups in the work community.
- knows the different areas of expertise in a supervisor's network.
- is familiar with the basis for employeeship and shared leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

Scale 0-5
Evaluation will be done separately on the leadership part and on the labor law part

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not done task(s) or exam(s)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic theories in leadership
The student knows basic labour law

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership and how to apply chosen theory to own leadership style
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law and exemplify with practical examples

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 03.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering
Teachers
  • Mikael Tätting
  • Mikael Tätting
Teacher in charge

Kaj Rintanen

Scheduling groups
  • MAP22-K (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • MAP22-D (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • MAP22-B (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MAP22D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), maskin- och produktionsteknik, 2022 dagstudier
Small groups
  • MAP22-K
  • MAP22-D
  • MAP22-B

Objective

After completing the course, students should have knowledge of everyday psychology and an insight into what is required to lead people in working life. The student has basic insights into labor law.

Content

Everyday psychology and behavioral science as the basis for leadership practices at supervisor or team- leadership level.
A review of the basic leadership theories.
Managing individuals, teams in different types of organizations.
About motivation, development work and follow-up.
About the employment procedure and psychological tests.
The Employment Contracts Act and the Working Time Act.

Location and time

As scheduled

Materials

- Lecture material
- Own notes
- Yukl, Gary A. - Leadership in organizations

- Finlex

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Own assignment / own lecture
- Self studies

Exam schedules

2 exams, 1 in leadreship, 1 in labor law

Completion alternatives

- Recordings / Weblectures

Student workload

The students are expected to be present on the lectures and participate actively

Self studies are a big part of the course

Content scheduling

The course is divided into two parts, Leadership and Labor law. The course starts with the leadership part and continues with labor law when the dates have been set. The dates will be updated in moodle according to agreement

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can describe the interactive relationship between employer and employee.
- is aware of the supervisor's role in achieving results and developing a business.
- is aware of the supervisor's need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- knows that most work environments today are, in one way or other, connected to international activities.
- is familiar with actors that supervisors work with in everyday life, such as trade unions, occupational health services and education producers.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- can describe the work management's tasks in a producing or service-producing company.
- understands the importance of the supervisor's initiative and follow-up of the business with the help of various meters and KPI´s. Realize the importance of seeking good examples in their branch or outside of it.
- understands their need for both technical, legal and social knowledge.
- understands the difference in the employer and employee's perspective on working life. Know the core content of labor legislation.
- understands the importance of reporting and communication within management. Have knowledge of the cultural characteristics of different employees.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- finds, knows and can make basic interpretations of working time legislation and Union-agreements.
- understands the supervisor's active role in constantly developing and improving a business.
- can develop the basics for reporting within a department.
- can identify motivation factors and have views on how these can be improved.
- understands the importance of open-mindedness and inclusion of different groups in the work community.
- knows the different areas of expertise in a supervisor's network.
- is familiar with the basis for employeeship and shared leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

Scale 0-5
Evaluation will be done separately on the leadership part and on the labor law part

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not done task(s) or exam(s)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic theories in leadership
The student knows basic labour law

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to explain different theories in leadership and how to apply chosen theory to own leadership style
The student knows labour law and is able to reference the law and exemplify with practical examples

Qualifications

No prerequisites.