Module manager: Claire Struthers
Email: c.y.struthers@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will develop your understanding of what makes an effective leader and what are the differences between a leader and a manager You will be introduced to the theories and practical techniques relating to leadership and change management by analysing the processes of leadership and by looking at how great leaders can influence and drive change within organisations.
The objectives of the module are to enable you to:
1. Analyse and discuss the leadership behaviours within. organisations.
2. Examine the relationship between effective change management and leadership skills.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Define the characteristics of responsible and ethical leadership
2. Identify the changes in leadership theories and explain the possible causes-
3. Analyse a change process and identify factors causing resistance to change.
4. Effectively apply a range of change models to a specific organisational problem
Skills Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Develop critical thinking skills through the use of creative problem-solving and decision-making within a change management context. (Academic)
2. Demonstrate awareness when addressing complex change management problems and identifying future opportunities to create value within an organisational setting (Work Ready)
3. Identify ethical questions and use ethical frameworks when assessing leadership styles. (Sustainability)
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 11 | 1.5 | 16.5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 83.5 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Through tutorials, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and staged submission of coursework. Drafts can be submitted in line with tutor deadlines. Peer feedback on in-class activities and online discussion
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2250 word essay | 50 |
| Report | 2250 -word report | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 3/18/2024
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