Study Guide

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

Technobotnia, Vaasa according to schedule

Materials

The material is presented at the start of the course

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Own works (lectures) and presentations

Exam schedules

The first exam is held in the middle of the course and the second text at the end.

International connections

-

Student workload

- Participation in the lectures
- Preparation with own lecture
- Studies on your own and preparation for exams

Content scheduling

The course consists of both leadership and labor law (legislation on terms of employment)

Further information

- Those who wish to participate in the course should also attend the lecture in person and register with the lecturer no later than 2 weeks from the start of the course.

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

- The student's active participation in the course is assessed
- Passed exams are a condition for getting the course approved

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

- The student has not participated in the course by means of personal attendance
One or both of the exams failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The minimum percentage of points in the exams for a passing grade is 30%. Then linear scale up to the maximum score for the grade 5. the maximum score for getting 5 does not mean the maximum score in the exam in all exams but can vary depending on the degree of difficulty of the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

See column for "assessment criteria- satisfactory-extremely satisfactory (1-2)"

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See column for "assessment criteria- satisfactory-extremely satisfactory (1-2)"

Qualifications

No prerequisites.