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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Project Leadership, Teams and Behaviours
Reference BSM202 Version 3
Created May 2018 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2018 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide an understanding of the individual, group and organisational factors required to develop and lead high performing project teams.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse the impact of leadership on organisations and in the context of project management.
2 Critically appraise the contribution of individual factors on people's behaviour and performance at work in a project management context.
3 Critically appraise the contribution of group behavioural factors on performance at work in a project management context.
4 Critically appraise the contribution of organisational factors on people's behaviour and performance at work in a project management context.

Indicative Module Content
Introduction to leadership, project team-working, personality, attitudes and group dynamics. Consideration of power and conflict resolution, motivation, talent and performance management in the context of successful delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios. The influence of organisational structure and culture, communication, change management and other general issues around the management of people.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered in Taught Mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, supported by on-line tutorial support. The module is delivered in Part Time Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and on-line support.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 36
Non-Contact Hours 114 114
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Assessment is by one individual piece of work, usually in report format

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% or above
B 60% - 69%
C 50% - 59%
D 40% - 49%
E 35% - 39%
F 0% - 34%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BUCHANAN, D.A., 2019. Organizational behaviour. 10th edition. ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
2 DALCHER, D., 2022. Rethinking project management for a dynamic and digital world. London: Routledge
3 JEVNAKER, B.H. and OLAISEN, J.L., 2022. Reimagining sustainable organization: Perspectives on arts, design, leadership, knowledge and project management. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.
4 KING, D., 2019. Organizational behaviour. Third edition. ed. Oxford: University Press.
5 NICHOLAS, J.M. and STEYN, H., 2021. Project management for engineering, business and technology. London: Routledge.
6 PFEIFFER, S., NICKLICH, M. and SAUER, S., 2021. The agile imperative: Teams, organizations and society under reconstruction? Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.

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