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Module Title
Leadership: Managing People
Reference CBM708 Version 1
Created April 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop an in depth understanding of the management of people within organisations by introducing key factors impacting on the structure and culture of organisations as well as the behaviour and attitudes of groups and individuals.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse concepts and theories relating to the study of organisations as social systems and communication structures as base for organisational culture.
2 Formulate critically evaluated proposals to resolve people management problems at individual, group and organisational levels.
3 Critically evaluate group processes and characteristics, including leadership and teamworking, communication and managing diversity.
4 Critically evaluate the means by which companies develop as learning organisations based on systems thinking.

Indicative Module Content
Examination of current theory with a focus on practice in managing people in organisations; systems, describing the organisation, groups and individuals. The organisational perspective (structure, culture, development, change). Examination of issues involving the group and the individual under a range of topics drawn from leadership and management, communication, evolution of organisations, power and hierarchy, leading change, managing conflict, managing diversity, the global context, groups and teams, perception, motivation and personality, the psychological contract and performance management/appraisals.

Module Delivery
Face-to-face classroom methods (lectures, tutorials) are combined with computer-mediated activities. Paper and/or web-based learning materials, seminars and/or on-line support, with group work supported by discussion forums. Emphasis is placed on an interactive approach to communication and learning, with student involvement fostered through discussions and group working.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 32
Non-Contact Hours N/A 118
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 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: Individual assignment (report)

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. An overall 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 Coursework 1
B The student needs to achieve a B in Coursework 1
C The student needs to achieve a C in Coursework 1
D The student needs to achieve a D in Coursework 1
E The student needs to achieve an E in Coursework 1
F The student needs to achieve an F in Coursework 1
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 STEINMANN, H. & SCHREYOGG, G., 2013. Management: Grundlagen der Unternehmensfuhrung Konzepte, Funktionen, Fallstudien. SpringerGabler.
2 SCHIERSMANN, C. & THIEL, H.-U., 2018. Organisationsentwicklung: Prinzipien und Strategien von Veraderungsprozessen. Springer VS. Ebook.
3 PETRY, T., 2016. Digital Leadership, Erfolgreiches Fuhren in Zeiten der Digital Economy. Haufe. Ebook.

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