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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Emotional Intelligence in the Hospitality Business
Reference CB4241 Version 2
Created February 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved August 2022 SCQF Points 15
Amended April 2024 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module prepares learners to use emotional intelligence to create and maintain sustainable guest relationships and productive team environments.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate a critical reflection of the importance of emotional intelligence in hospitality workplaces and guest relations.
2 Critically reflect on and evaluate own emotional intelligence as a hospitality service provider and team player.
3 Manage and adapt emotional behaviours in hospitality workplace situations.
4 Propose and justify emotional intelligence strategies to promote continuous business and professional development.

Indicative Module Content
Domains of emotional intelligence, behavioral competencies, implications on guest relations, impacts on team results. Strategies for developing and implementing emotional intelligence. This module engages students with UNESCO's Self-awareness and Normative competences in terms of reflecting on the values, motivations, needs and perspectives of others.

Module Delivery
Core concepts delivered through lectures and supporting tutorials. Significant focus on active discussion throughout delivery of concepts. Industry guest lectures where possible.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 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: Group and Individual Portfolio

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. A minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student achieves an E in C1.
F The student achieves a F in C1.
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.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module is for delivery in BHMS, Luzern, Swtzerland.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BAIMENOV, A. and LIVERAKOS, P., 2019. Public Service Excellence in the 21st Century. Singapore: Springer Singapore Pte. Limited.
2 BONESSO, S., 2020. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES FOR INNOVATION using emotional intelligence to foster innovation. S.l: PALGRAVE PIVOT.
3 CHAKRABARTI, G. and CHATTERJEA, T., 2017. Employees' Emotional Intelligence, Motivation & Productivity, and Organizational Excellence : a Future Trend in HRD. Singapore: Springer Singapore.
4 GUY, M.E., MASTRACCI, S.H. and YANG, S., 2019. The Palgrave Handbook of Global Perspectives on Emotional Labor in Public Service. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG.
5 HIGGS, M. and DULEWICZ, V., 2016. Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Effective Change Implementation in Today's Complex Context. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG.


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