Leading Effectively 2600-MSdz2LEen
This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the competences, and practices necessary for effectiveness in leadership activities. Emphasis is placed upon development of leadership skills and behaviors through students' course assignments which are interactive in nature. Students should acquire a good understanding of individual behaviour, effective interpersonal communication, theories of motivation, and goals of leadership.
Lectures along with exposure to practice through mini-case studies, online video material, feedback sessions.
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
Identify the focus and goals of individual behaviour within organizations.
Explain the role that attitudes play in job performance.
Describe different personality theories.
Describe perception and factors that influence it.
Discuss contemporary issues in organizational behaviour.
Identify barriers to effective interpersonal communication and how to overcome them.
Explain how communication can flow most effectively in organizations.
Compare and contrast theories of motivation.
Discuss current issues in motivation.
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment (pass mark: 60%): current preparation for classes and activity through the realization of case studies
Bibliography
Articles passed during the class.
Additional information
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