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 | Developing as a Manager and Leader | ||
Code | MGTK737 | ||
Coordinator |
Mrs EI Forrester Strategic Change E.Forrester@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 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 |
3 |
30 |
33 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 67 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Discussion Board Contribution Reassessment Opportunity: 500-word written coursework based on discussion post prompts Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: | 0 | 15 | ||||
Individual report Reassessment Opportunity: new assignment with the same brief Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 70 | ||||
Discussion Board Contribution Reassessment Opportunity: 500-word written coursework based on discussion post prompts Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: | 0 | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Develop students’ critical understanding of a range of theories and perspectives on effective leadership and group dynamics in organisations, and the relevance of these in different organisational contexts; Encourage students to reflect on their own values, personality, interpersonal skills, management and leadership style and identify relevant areas for personal development based on their future goals and career aspirations; Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between leadership and management approaches, ethics and the development of organisational culture. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LE1) A leader. |
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(LE2) A lifelong learner. |
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(LE3) A team player. |
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(LO1) Students will be able to analyse the nature and impact of individual differences in personality, values, motivations and behaviours in group and organisational contexts. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to critically reflect on a range of theories and perspectives on effective leadership in organisations, and the relevance of these for their own sector of interest. |
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(LO3) Students will be able reflect on their own values, personality, interpersonal skills, management and leadership style and identify relevant areas for personal development based on their future goals and career aspirations. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between leadership and management approaches, ethics and the development of organisational culture. |
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(LRE1) A problem solver. |
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(LRE2) Organised and able to work under pressure. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The module will primarily be delivered through a series of e-lectures, delivered through a variety of methods, covering key topics, theories and case examples. These will be supported by individual online task such as, case studies, blogs, collaborative tasks and discussion boards, which will be used to develop and apply learning. These activities will be moderated by the module instructor. Students will also be directed to key academic and practitioner readings to further develop their learning. Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 30 hours One scheduled synchronous seminar of one hour will be delivered in week 1, with the remaining two synchronous seminar hours scheduled during weeks 2 to 6. The dates and times of the seminars will be confirmed at the start of the module (if th ere are issues with time zones another session will be provided). Peer discussion and questions will be encouraged. These sessions will be recorded and moderated by the module instructor. Scheduled Directed student hours: 3 hours Self-directed learning hours: 67 hours |
Syllabus |
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Leadership theories including: different styles, perspectives and approaches to ethical and responsible leadership. Managing in contemporary organisational contexts including: ability to manage in different contexts such as international and public and private sector, importance of organisational culture. Leading and managing teams including: group formation and dynamics, motivation, giving and receiving feedback, conflict management. Self-analysis and development planning including: understanding individual differences, personality, values, motivations, behaviours; critical self-analysis and reflection tools and techniques for personal development planning. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |