LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course the student
- understands leadership as a phenomenon at the level of self, the level of teams, and the level of organization,
- knows the prevalent leadership models and approaches and their theoretical underpinnings,
- knows how to apply leadership models to contemporary working environment,
- has acquired knowledge and skills to analyze leadership behaviors and functions in organizational contexts,
- is able to reflect on their own performance in leadership situations,
- has increased self-awareness and self-management capability,
- has enhanced skills in effective leadership communication,
- understands the principles of diversity and inclusion in managing and leading people at work,
- understands the importance of ethical and transparent leadership practices in sustainable business.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 09.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Pälli
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Definitions and conceptual background to leadership; Major leadership theories and their applications in practicing leadership in contemporary organizations; Relational, transformational, and distributed aspects of leadership; Technological environment in leadership work; Team behavior, Building and leading effective teams;Organizational structure and design
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
100% Learning assignments
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching
Assignments
This course requires attendance and active participation to the lectures.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
A package of articles provided by the lecturer.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order 1) People Management and Organizational Development students, 2) Strategic Management in a Changing World students, 3) BIZ exchange students, 4) other students.