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MG133: Power, Status and Conflict in Organisations

Subject Area: Business and Management

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Course details

  • Department
    Department of Management
  • Application code
    SS-MG133
Dates
Session oneOpen - 17 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
Session twoNot running in 2024
Session threeNot running in 2024

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Overview

What are the differences between power and status? How are these elements of influence gained or lost? In which ways can power and status corrupt, or uplift, those who posses them? Is conflict between employees and managers inevitable or preventable?

This introductory course examines the causes and effects of power, status, and conflict within organizations. The course focuses on understanding the bright and dark sides of power and status within hierarchies, from perspectives in psychology, sociology and economics. The second focus of the course is to examine how these factors relate to conflict, rivalry, and competition within organizations.

Designed to give you practical management skills, this course uses real world case studies to develop your understanding of management theory and its application to a range of business scenarios. Regardless of your academic background, you will develop a greater awareness of the types of management skills and knowledge which are increasingly sought after in the workplace.

 

Students who receive an offer for this course are also eligible to apply for the Academic Director's Scholarship.

Key information

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. However, some knowledge of introductory economics, sociology, psychology and/or management is recommended.  

Level: 100 level. Read more information on levels in our FAQs

Fees: Please see Fees and payments

Lectures: 36 hours

Classes: 18 hours

Assessment: In-class presentation, one written examination and class participation

Typical credit: 3-4 credits (US) 7.5 ECTS points (EU)

Please note: Assessment is optional but may be required for credit by your home institution. Your home institution will be able to advise how you can meet their credit requirements. For more information on exams and credit, read Teaching and assessment

Is this course right for you?

This course is suitable if you do not necessarily have a background in management but would like to develop managerial skills to broaden your business and leadership skills. It is especially useful if you want to start your own business or are pursuing a career in consulting or business management. 

Outcomes

  • Explain the origins of management theory and practice
  • Evaluate the usefulness of key theories for understanding and shaping contemporary workplace management
  • Apply management knowledge and skills to organisational contexts

Content

Jonathan Tam, Canada

The fundamentals of my course are covered at my home institution, but the summer school course gives me an extra breadth into how the industry works. It’s been a really good experience in diversifying my skill set.

Faculty

The design of this course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.

Jeffrey Thomas

Dr Jeffrey Thomas

Assistant Professor of Management

Department

LSE’s Department of Management unites four subject areas – Employment Relations and Organisational Behaviour, Information Systems and Innovation, Managerial Economics and Strategy, and Management Science. It thereby combines the study of business and management with LSE’s renowned social sciences perspective. LSE is ranked 2nd in Europe for social sciences and management (2023 QS World University Rankings) and the Department of Management, along with the Departments of Accounting and Finance, was ranked as the UK leader for Business and Management Studies in the most recent Research Excellence Framework.

Our world-class record of multidisciplinary management research gives students a solid understanding of the global business environment. Whether learning the fundamentals of management or gaining advanced insights into specific aspects of strategy, negotiation, marketing or human resources, students will develop a competitive edge for their future career.

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