Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with the main principles of organizational activity and leadership and have a preparedness to lead the work
• The students have an insight into the planning and organization of activities
• The students are familiar with the activity types of working life and are able to be part of the working community

Content

- central concepts in organizational theory and leadership
- various forms of organizations and organizational cultures
- professional approach and different leadership roles
- communication within organizations

Materials

Bruzelius, L. & Skärvad, P-H. (2011 eller äldre upplagor). Integrerad organisationslära. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Suggested further reading or an alternative source for written assignment:
Jacobsen D. & Thorsvik J. (1998, 2021). Hur moderna organisationer fungerar. Lund: Studentlitteratur AB.
Lima C. (2007), Kommunikation, organisation och ledarskap. Malmö: Liber AB.
Nilsson, E., Norén-Winsell, E. & Djärv, S. (1999) Administration och arbetsledning i vård och omsorg. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Exam schedules

The first opportunity to take the written examination is during the last scheduled lecture, unless the alternative method of examination based on a written assignment is used.

Completion alternatives

Lectures mandatory.

Written assignment with rcourse literature and other sources listed at the end of the assignment.

Written exam at the end of the course.

Student workload

27 h per credit: 81 h in total.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Through the written test, alternatively a written assignment, the student is expected to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of organization theory as well as theories of leadership.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student lacks fundamental knowledge of organization theory as well as theories of leadership

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has limited knowledge of organization theory as well as theories of leadership

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of organization theory as well as theories of leadership

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates exceptional knowledge of organization theory as well as theories of leadership

Qualifications

No previous knowledge