This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Connson Locke NAB 4.16
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Leadership involves managing oneself and others, thus the understanding of human psychology is critical for effective leadership. Instead of studying the many constantly changing theories of leadership, this course will instead provide you with a foundation in organisational behaviour, which draws from research in psychology and sociology, to understand the behaviour and attitudes of people in organisations. The theories and research will address these topics generally, and we will place them in the context of social business by applying them to case studies and problems faced by leaders of social businesses.
The course examines topics such as: power and influence; organisational justice; motivation and rewards; leadership styles; cross-cultural management; organisational culture and change.
Teaching
Ten sessions of three hours each, delivered over one module (teaching block).
Formative coursework
Students will be given a practice case analysis to prepare them for the summative case analysis. For the group project, groups will submit their choice of presentation topic in order to receive formative feedback.
Indicative reading
Additional readings will be available on Moodle.
Assessment
Coursework (30%), case analysis (55%) and in class assessment (15%).
Assessment will be done through a case analysis (55%), group assessment (30%) and in-class assessment (15%).
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2018/19: Unavailable
Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable
Controlled access 2018/19: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills