Module Descriptors
LEADING PEOPLE AND TEAMS (CMDA)
HRMG58629
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Hanks
Email: Andrew.Hanks@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Coursework - 2000 words reflective log weighted at 100%
Module Details
Indicative Content
Leadership as a concept and practice has challenged us since ancient times. This module introduces key theoretical approaches to leadership, examines how this translates into practice, and explores some of the key skills demanded in leading and managing others.
Issues may include, but not be limited to:
• Trait, Behavioural, Contextual and Relational theories of Leadership
• The role of communication in leadership
• Theories of motivation and commitment
• Coaching and mentoring as a leadership practice
Issues may include, but not be limited to:
• Trait, Behavioural, Contextual and Relational theories of Leadership
• The role of communication in leadership
• Theories of motivation and commitment
• Coaching and mentoring as a leadership practice
Assessment Details
A reflective log (2000 words) consisting of three separate reflections on critical incidents of leadership supported by a more general conclusion. (Learning outcomes 1-3, 100%)
Texts
Grint, K. (2005) Leadership: limits and possibilities. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
Northouse, P.G. 2016, Leadership: theory and practice, 7th (International student) edn, SAGE, Los Angeles.
Northouse, P.G. 2016, Leadership: theory and practice, 7th (International student) edn, SAGE, Los Angeles.
Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Professional Networking sites like LinkedIn
Institute of Directors
Module website
Professional Networking sites like LinkedIn
Institute of Directors
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF THE FIELD OF LEADERSHIP, AND THE LIMITATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES STILL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBJECT. Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO APPLY APPROPRIATE CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP AND RELATED FIELDS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE
Application
Analysis
3. COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF KEY THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP AND RELATED ACTIVITY
Communication
Learning
2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO APPLY APPROPRIATE CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP AND RELATED FIELDS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE
Application
Analysis
3. COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF KEY THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP AND RELATED ACTIVITY
Communication
Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.