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Title BECOMING A LEADER
Code ULMS310
Coordinator Dr P Daher
Work, Organisation and Management
P.Daher@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 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 24

 6

         30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
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 2: Leadership Portfolio Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 1500 words Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes, Resits are in line with the University policy on resits in final y  0    50       
Assessment 1: Case study analysis Assessment type: Coursework Size: 1500 words Weight: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes, Resits are in line with the University policy on resits in final year. P  0    50       

Aims

The module aims to introduce students to the practical application of leadership theory. Students will employ critical reflection to gain a better understanding of how they can develop and grow as a leader within an organisational context.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to analyse the meaning, influence and importance of leadership within contemporary organisations and the changing environments in which the organisations exist.

(LO2) Students will be able to critically assess and reflect upon the personal nature of leadership styles.

(LO3) Students will be able to develop a personal leadership style and brand and consider how personal inspiration and incentive can develop future leadership styles.

(LO4) Students will be able to recognise the new demands that global organisations put on leadership and analyse how leadership itself must be flexible and not ridged in order to be continually successful.

(LO5) Students will be able to outline and analyse different styles of leadership and how they are influenced by motivation, culture and organisational practice.

(S1) Problem-solving skills

(S2) Commercial awareness

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) IT skills

(S6) International awareness

(S7) Lifelong learning skills

(S8) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Description: 2 hours each week .
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method: Seminars
Description: 1-hour face to face seminar activities (or drop-in sessions for assessment weeks)
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Student Hours: 120
Description: This time will be spent engaging with weekly resources provided and preparing for their coursework,

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness
How this is developed: Through facilitating reflection and discussion about moral-based approaches to leadership during face-to-face seminars based on case studies, individual reading, and lectures.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1 and 2

Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills
How this is developed: Developing research skills, ability to research organis ations, find, organise and analyse relevant information, apply theory to real-life situations
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1 and 2

Skills / attributes: International awareness
How this is developed: Analysis and understanding of international case studies during the module
Mode of assessment (if applicable):

Skills / attributes: IT skills
How this is developed: Research library databases, using web-based resources, engaging with new teaching and learning technology.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1 and 2

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Discussion and presentations during face-to-face seminars.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1 and 2

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Preparation of materials for the face-to-face seminars.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1 and 2

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness
How this is developed: Analysis of case studies throughout the module
Mode of assessment (if applicable):

Skills / attributes: Problem-solving skills
How this is developed: Through guided critical reflection and discussion during face-to-face seminars in relation to questions and problems posed.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework 1

Syllabus
 

Module aims and methods

Trait approach to leadership,
Behavioural approach to leadership,
Leadership styles,
Contemporary theories of leadership, including moral-based approach to leadership,
Leader-follower relationship,
Diversity and leadership,
Additional facets of leadership

Recommended Texts
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