To provide students with an understanding of the development of leadership theory together with a critical appreciation of its applicability in a range of business contexts;

To examine contemporary leadership issues including ethical leadership and how leadership relates to diversity;

To concentrate on relating leadership models and frameworks from the literature to practitioner perspectives and concerns.

(LO1) Define leadership and explain how it differs to management;

(LO2) Identify different sources of power for leaders and their implications for delegation and leader authority;

(LO3) Compare different types of leadership theory – trait, behavioural, contingency and transformational – together with their potential applications;

(LO4) Relate contingency approaches to leadership and authentic leadership to employee engagement;

(LO5) Recognise the business drivers for diversity, together with the significance of cross cultural influences on leadership when leading diverse teams;

(LO6) Critically appraise coaching and mentoring in relation to leadership development.

(S1) Adaptability. Students will consider different perspectives from two nations and hence demonstrate adaptability in the approach to leadership considerations.

(S2) Problem solving skills. The challenges of discussing cross-cultural leadership is key to resolving leadership issues.

(S3) Commercial awareness. This is a real ‘theory to practice’ module and students need to apply theory to two leaders in their assignment and also use a commercial example in their presentation.

(S4) Teamwork. Reflection on group discussions.

(S5) Organisational skills. Planning as a group can be a challenge and is a key skill that is developed, hence improving organisational skills.

(S6) Communication skills. Written assignment needs strong communication skills.

(S7) IT skills. Developed through the hybrid teaching model.

(S8) International awareness. Cross-cultural awareness via two different examples from nations.

(S9) Leadership. The focus of the module is leadership.

Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus

Face-to-face seminars x 12 hours
Asynchronous learning x 24 hours
Group study x 6 hours
Self-directed learning x 108 hours

Trait and behavioural theories of leadership;

Contingency approaches relating leadership to follower characteristics and leadership context;

Leadership styles and their implications for decision making and follower engagement;

Authentic leadership, ethical challenges in the contemporary leadership environment; and considering the implications of  diversity, different national cultures, and coaching and mentoring for leadership approaches and styles.