ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title BEING A LEADER
Code KMBA710
Coordinator Dr LB Day
Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship
Lisa.Day@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

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           50

100

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

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
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Every 2nd week (appr    30       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    20       
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Every 2nd week (Fina    30       
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Every 2nd week (Fina    20       

Aims

This is the first module of the MBA programme. In this module, students will gain a better understanding of themselves in the context of their organisation as well as the complex environment in which their organisation exists.

The module sets the personal and organisational context for the remainder of the MBA Programme and begins the trajectory of their leadership development.

Students will ask challenging questions such as:

What are my strengths and weaknesses;

How do I operate as a manager/leader;

What are values that shape my behaviour;

How do I deal with 'wicked' problems;

How does my function, sector and countries exist within this context.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Apply appropriate writing style conventions and academic integrity to academic writing through online discussion and assessments;

(LO2) Identify, analyse and evaluate scholarly writing;

(LO3) Apply a high level of self awareness to online interactions;

(LO4) Apply feedback and knowledge gained from diagnostic instruments to improve their practice. Apply feedback and knowledge gained from diagnostic instruments to improve their practice;

(LO5) Explain the nature of 'Masters level' learning and in particular, the role of critical reflection in learning;

(LO6) Differentiate between management and leadership and apply theories of both in their further learning;

(LO7) Analyse organisational behaviour from a 'micro' OB perspective;

(LO8) Continue their development as effective learners.

(S1) Critical self-reflection;

(S2) Development of scholarly arguments;

(S3) Critical analysis of relevant scholarly works;

(S4) Adherence to a high standard of academic integrity, including proper use of citation/referencing;

(S5) Use of library databases and search functions;

(S6) Collaborative learning and teamwork;

(S7) Constructive use of feedback to improve one's own work.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 4.

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 8.


Syllabus

 

Participating in the global classroom;

Outlining arguments for scholarly discourse;

Making sense: leading and learning as thinking;

Being a Leader: problems, perspectives, and persistence;

Leading from your differences: perceiving yourself and others;

Making sense yourself: what's your motivation;

Leading as articulating: communicating and making decisions;

Enacting leadership: the role of culture;

Leading versus leadership: position or power;

How, when, where, and why are you a leader.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.