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Title BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Code KMGT633
Coordinator Miss VK McCall
Marketing (ULMS)
V.Mccall@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           50

100

 150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Maximum of 3 in week    30       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weeks 2, 4 and 6-8 (    25       
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weeks 2 -8 approx 50    35       

Aims

To enable the student to understand and reflect upon key concepts, theories and topics in Business Leadership;

To enable the student to analyse the meaning, influence and importance of leadership within contemporary organisations and the changing environments in which the organisations exist;

To enable the student to explore selected historical and contemporary models of leadership and how individual styles compare to such models;

To enable the student to understand the responsibilities and privileges of leadership, including moral and ethical decisions and the use of authority and power.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand the role of the leader and understand leadership as a social process

(LO2) Analyse the meaning, influence and importance of leadership within contemporary organisations and the changing environments in which the organisations exist

(LO3) Critically assess and reflect upon the personal nature of leadership styles

(LO4) Outline and analyse different styles of leadership and how they are influenced by motivation, culture and organisational practice

(LO5) Recognise the new demands that global organisations put on leadership

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and coursework. This will be assessed by written assignments, individual work and the dissertation

(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment.

(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, databases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course of researching and presenting coursework.

(S4) Group Working Skills: Some work will require students to work in groups and manage the interaction and relationships with other group members. In doing so, they will gain experience in negotiation, persuasion, influencing and managing conflict.

(S5) Personal Effectiveness: This applies to all modules where students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about the management of people and organisations. In doing so they will be able to recognise and consider issues such as corporate social responsibility, ethics, diversity, technology and strategy. This will be assessed through attaining the appropriate level of critical engagement with theory and practice in programme assignments.

(S6) Time management: This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)

Syllabus
 

Indicative topics: Leadership in the 21st century; Leadership Theory and Practice; Transformational and Transactional Leadership; Personality, Charisma and Leadership; Understanding the Leader-Follower Relationship; Leading Teams; Ethical Leadership Practices.

Recommended Texts
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