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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Leadership | |||
| Reference | BS4411 | Version | 2 |
| Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to evaluate leadership theory and practice, and to critically analyse how effective leadership behaviour can influence organisational performance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse the theories and concepts of leadership and their application in organisations. |
| 2 | Examine leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills in different organisational, cultural and international contexts. |
| 3 | Evaluate a range of factors which impact on leadership effectiveness. |
| 4 | Critique leadership impact on organisational performance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Leadership theories; leadership styles, skills, effects and principles; power sources and use; organisational leader case studies; leadership development; team leading; creating and sustaining leadership; cross-cultural leadership; leadership contexts; safety leadership; ethical and sustainable leadership; atypical leadership; the future of leadership |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered in a lecture based mode supported by tutorials, directed self-study and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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 | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| 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 | ISZATT-WHITE, M., SAUNDERS, C., 2017. Leadership. 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | NAHAVANDI, A., 2015. The Art and Science of Leadership. 7th Edition, Pearson. |
| 3 | NORTHOUSE, P.G., 2022. Leadership: theory and practice. 9th ed. London: Sage. |
| 4 | YUKL, G., 2019. Leadership in Organizations, Global Edition. Pearson. |