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Title LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION
Code ULMS847
Coordinator Dr J Lyubovnikova
Work, Organisation and Management
J.Lyubovnikova@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 10

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   28

         28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 72
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Group presentation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester one  10 minutes    25       
Individual Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester one  1500 words    75       

Aims

This module aims to develop an understanding of a range of factors relevant to the leadership and management of people in organisations. Students will be encouraged to consider and reflect upon theories and concepts related to leadership, management, and organisational behaviour. Moving in focus through the levels of individual, group and organisation, the module aims to support students in their reflection and application of these concepts to their own experience of organisations. It aims to develop an awareness and appreciation of the issues and practices that support or hinder the management and development of people and performance in dynamic organisations.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Analyse the nature and impact of individualdifferences in personality, values, motivations and behaviours in group andorganisational contexts;

(LO2) Understand and critically reflect on a range of approaches used  to manage people to achieve organisational outcomes in changing organisational contexts;

(LO3) Critically evaluate theories and perspectives on effective leadership in organisations, and the relevance of these for their own sector of interest;

(LO4) Explore the relationship between leadership and management approaches, ethics and the development of organisational culture;

(LO5) Reflect on their own values, personality, interpersonal skills, management and leadership style and identify relevant areas for personal development.

(S1) Teamwork

(S2) International awareness

(S3) Communication skills

(S4) Ethical awareness

(S5) Leadership

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: This module is taught in full or half day blocks where a combination approach of lectures, seminars, workshops and individual diagnostics play a part throughout each block and which are adaptive to each unique cohort's needs. Students will work in groups to apply concepts to specific case studies and also live cases from their own experience.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Syllabus
 

Individual differences, personality, values, attitudes and motivation; Groups and teams, formation and dynamics; Leadership theories, styles, perspectives, approaches; Power, influence, and conflict management; Influencing and managing change in dynamic and complex organisations. Organisational culture, including international perspectives.

Recommended Texts
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