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BUSI1231: Introduction to Leadership

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Type	Tied
Level	1
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Management and Marketing

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

The module aims to introduce students to basic theories and practices in the field of leadership
The module aims to develop students understanding of the organisational implications of leadership
The module aims to provide students with the opportunity to critically evaluate research in the leadership literature
The module aims to form a foundation for the further development of leadership skills in sbusequent years of the programme

Content

Personality and leadership
Power and influence
Emotions in leadership
Transactional and transformational leadership
The gender issue in leadership
Paternalistic leadership
Leadership succession
Situation and leadership
Culture and leadership
Leadership failure

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

Define the concepts of leadership and critically evaluate the main streams of leadership theories
Develop understanding of the importance and practical implications of leadership

Subject-specific Skills:

Analysis of leadership issues and application of leadership in different organisational contexts
Development of critical thinking
Understand alternative perspectives
Critically evaluate the perspectives taken in making sense of leadership processes and outcomes

Key Skills:

Select appropriate modes of communication
Effective presentation through the use of oral, written, and technological media
Critical thinking skills
Research appropriate periodical, websites, and other references to draw required information
Construct grammatically correct and well written/spelt essays and reports, using the most appropriate style for the purpose.
Understand verbal messages without prejudice or assumptions.
Cooperate with others, make a variety of contributions to help the group achieve its goal.
Recognise and accommodate the fact that others have different needs, feelings, and/or behaviour.
The development of cohesive and persuasive arguments.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Teaching is by lectures and seminars.
Learning takes place through attendance at lectures, preparation for and participation in seminars, and private study.
Seminar classes provide a structured series of case studies, group exercises etc to support, reinforce knowledge and encourage independent study.
Formative assessment is by case analysis.
Summative assessment is by means of a written assignment.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	10	Weekly	2 hours	20	Yes
Seminars	4	Fortnightly	2 hours	8
Preparation and Reading				172
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Assignment		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Individual Assignment	3500 words	100	Same

Formative Assessment

Group work on a case study

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