Module Details

Module Code: MGMT B8022
Full Title: Leadership and Management Building
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Bobby McCormack
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module critically evaluates the nature and role of effective leadership and management through exploration of the various leadership and management theories and styles, organisation structures, group processes and individual difference.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Differentiate between leadership and management and the role and importance of both.
MLO2 Assess the historical development of management and leadership thinking.
MLO3 Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and practices of various leadership and management styles.
MLO4 Discuss how organisational structure, group processes and individual differences impact on effective leadership and management.
MLO5 Build leadership and management competencies through problem based learning.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Leadership and Management
Nature and concepts of leadership and management
Classical & Modern approaches
Theoretical perspectives on management
Leadership and management styles
Trait, behaviour and contingency approaches, transformational leadership
Managing Individuals
Personality, motivation
Building teams
Team and group dynamics
Managing the organisation
Organisational structure and culture
Leadership and management skills
Conceptual, technical and communication skills
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work60.00%
Project40.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Application of theory to analysis of leader.
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will build their leadership and management competencies through problem based learning.
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Application of theory to analysis of leader.
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will build their leadership and management competencies through problem based learning.
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Simon Sinek. (2018), Leaders eat last: Why some teams pull together and others dont., Penguin Books Ltd, London, [ISBN: 0670923176].
  • Jeff Gold, Richard Thorpe and Alan Mumford. (2010), Leadership and Management Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, [ISBN: 18439824447].
  • Whetten, Cameron. Developing Management Skills, 6th ed. Prentice Hall, 2005.
  • Kinicki, Angelo & Williams, Brian K.. (2009), Management: A practical introduction, 4th. MCGrath Hill, [ISBN: 9780071285575].
  • Dubrin, Andrew J.. Leadership: Research Findings, Practice and Skills, 3rd edition, Houghton Mifflin, 2001.
  • Lewis. Management: Challenges for Tomorrows' Leaders.
  • George, Jones. Contemporary Management: Creating Value in Organisations, 4th ed, McGraw Hill, 2005.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Clegg Stewart, Kornberger, Martin & Pitsis, Tyrone. (2011), Managing and Organizations: An Introduction to theory and practice, Sage Publications, [ISBN: 9780857020413].
  • Bloisi, W., Cook, C.W. & Hunsker, P.H.. (2003), Management and Organisational Behaviour, McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 0077099451].
  • Lawson, Karen. (2011), The Trainer's handbook of leadership development: tools, techniques and activities, Pfeiffer, San Francisco, [ISBN: EBOOK].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, www.economist.com.