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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Ethical and Effective Leadership | |||
| Reference | SSM215 | Version | 4 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To evaluate critically the ethics underpinning leadership and how these relate to the management of change and the support and development of staff. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Interrogate critically the concept of ethical leadership. |
| 2 | Evaluate critically key aspects of the leadership role within an ethical framework. |
| 3 | Formulate applications of different models of change management. |
| 4 | Demonstrate critical understanding of methods of supporting and developing staff. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Ethics and values which inform decision making; The concept and processes of ethical and effective leadership; The differences between leadership and management; the strengths and weaknesses of different leadership styles; The leadership role in building relationships, working with interpersonal dynamics, strategic thinking, visioning, inspiring and managing conflict; Models of change; The context within which change occurs; Coe skills and behaviour for managing change; Motivating staff; Models of supervision; Creating a Learning Organisation; |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, workshops, presentations, directed online learning, directed reading, preparatory work and private study, as appropriate to the student's chosen mode of attendance. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 14 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 136 |
| 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: | Component 1 will be assessed by essay and integrative presentation assessing the four learning outcomes. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The coursework and integrative presentation contribute 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ANTONAKIS, J., CIANCIADO, A.T., & STERNBERG, R.J., 2004, (Eds.) The Nature of Leadership. London: Sage |
| 2 | BEEREL, A., 2010, Leadership and Change Management. London: Sage |
| 3 | HUFFINGTON, C., ARMSTRONG, D., HALTON, W., HOYLE, L., & POOLEY, J., (Eds) 2004, Working below the Surface; the emotional life of contemporary organisations. London: Tavistock |
| 4 | KAUCHER, E., 2011, Decision Making and Effective Leadership. VDM Verlag: Germany |
| 5 | NORTHHOUSE, P.G., 2013, (6th Ed) Leadership: theory and practice. London: Sage |
| 6 | NORTHHOUSE, P.G., 2015, (3rd Ed) Introduction to Leadership: concepts and practice. London: Sage |
| 7 | SCHERMERHORN, J., HUNT, J., & OSBORN, R., 2011, (2nd Ed) Organizational Behaviour. Chichester: Wiley & Sons |