1. Develop an understanding of critically informed knowledge regarding the role of leadership in contemporary organisations
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Critically evaluate the contribution of theories, concepts, practice and research relating to leadership and its development
Analysis

3. Apply a range of theoretical and research-based contributions to the problems of leadership and its implications
Problem Solving

Authentic leadership brings together the concept of authenticity with positive psychology. You will learn how to make confident and effective leadership interventions and to be aware of the impact of these interventions in wider organisational settings. You will explore the theory and process of leadership and explore your own preferred style.

- The nature of leadership; leadership versus management
- Definitions of leadership, including authentic leadership
- Type of influence process
- Organisational objectives
- Leadership practices
- Cultivating the leadership relationship
- Leadership Behaviours

The learning strategy for full-time/part-time on-campus and corporate delivery modes requires students to commit to 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 36 hours of class or workshop support and 114 hours of independent and self-directed study for students working alone or as part of a learning group.

The tutor led sessions will tend to follow a general pattern of introduction of a topic and provision of frameworks and models for student learning, followed by application by students to appropriate data or case study materials. Students will be expected to perform set exercises, these will include the analysis, discussion and presentation of case based work both individually and as part of a learning group. Formative assessment will be provided throughout the module. Digital tools will be used to enhance learning.
Students will be expected to obtain supplementary information from a number of paper or electronic sources as part of their preparation, as recommended by the tutor.

Northouse, P, G. (2015) Leadership: Theory and Practice. London Sage.

Owen, H. (2012) New Thinking on Leadership: A Global Perspective, London, CIPD.

Schedlitzki, D. and Edwards, G. (2018), Studying Leadership: Traditional and critical approaches (2nd ed) London, Sage.

VLE learning support material to be provided for independent /self-directed learning.

Module handbooks

Open Textbook Library

Selected contemporary problem/practice based case examples

Recorded individual poster presentation identifying, analysing and making recommendations on a contemporary issue in the field of leadership – 20 minutes (assesses all learning outcomes)


Assessment for British University Vietnam (BUV) students only:

40% mid-term exam: Two quizes (Weeks 4 (20%) and 8 (20%) completed on Canvas Quizzes with invigilation. Cross referenced with student sign in data to ensure only students who are present in class receive marks for the quiz. Question banks will be developed to allow for a variety of questions and students will receive different combination of these questions. Provisional marks would be made available to students so they are aware of their current standing.

60% Group Presentation: Working in groups, students apply their knowledge of authentic leadership to a chosen organisation to explain a key issue linked to theory in the course prepared as a 10 minute recorded presentation in the format of their choice. This could be an animation, a recorded slide show or a simple video with voice-overs

Authentic leadership brings together the concept of authenticity with positive psychology. You will learn how to make confident and effective leadership interventions and to be aware of the impact of these interventions in wider organisational settings. You will explore the theory and process of leadership and explore your own preferred style.