•   Leadership and Labour Law PRE22EN02-3003 01.08.2024-03.11.2024  4 credits  (MAP22D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    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.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Not done task(s) or exam(s)
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    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 (3-4)
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Kaj Rintanen

    Learning material

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

    - Finlex

    Learning methods

    - Lectures
    - Own assignment / own lecture
    - Self studies

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    01.08.2024 - 03.11.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 22.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • MAP22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Small group(s)
    • MAP22-K (Size: 40.
    • MAP22-D (Size: 40.
    • MAP22-B (Size: 40.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Mikael Tätting

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    - Recordings / Weblectures

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    2 exams, 1 in leadreship, 1 in labor law

    Timing and attendance

    As scheduled

    Student's schedule and 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

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (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