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Parent Programme
Bachelor of Business level 7 NFQ
NFQ Level 7 Reference
Level 7 / Ref: M3.8
Duration
12 Weeks X 2.5 Hours per week
MODULE TITLE
Management and Leadership Building
STAGE
Award
Module Credit Units
ECTS: 5

Management & Leadership Module

Introducing Management & Leadership

This Management & Leadership Building module will get you involved in the latest discussions and trends in management and leadership. You’ll explore modern ideas on what makes great leadership and effective management in today’s business world. By understanding these current best practices, you'll be better prepared to contribute to management and leadership roles in your future career.

Indicative Syllabus Content

The meaning of leadership:

  • Leadership versus management leadership roles; Personality traits, motives and characteristics of effective leaders

Leadership styles:

  • Traditional leadership styles; Charismatic leadership; Transformational leadership
  • Effective leadership behaviours and attitudes

Effective leadership behaviours and attitudes

  • adaptability, continuous learning, and empathy
  • active listening, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements
  • fostering a positive work environment
  • openness to change, resilience, and a focus on developing others

Contingency and situational leadership

  • Contingency versus Situational Leadership

Power and politics

  • Power Dynamics within Organisations
  • Leveraging Power in an Ethical Manner

Developing teamwork:

  • Motivating and coaching skills: Communication and conflict resolution; International and culturally diverse aspects of leadership

Minimum Intended Learning Outcomes (MIMLOs)

Upon successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
MIMLO1
Engage in major debates from the key research literature on management and leadership and enhance critical thinking skills by analysing and evaluating arguments from various perspectives during debates.
MIMLO2
Utilize conflict resolution as an opportunity for team building, fostering stronger relationships and a more cohesive working environment.
MIMLO3
Critically evaluate the various leadership styles to strategic decision – making processes, aligning choices with business goals to a given business context.
MIMLO4
Critique the contribution of power and politics to effective leadership.
MIMLO5
Differentiate between leadership and management and the role and importance of both.

Assessment

MIMLOs
Assessment
Percentage
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
CA 1: Presentation
Total 100%
CA 2: Final Examination
All Assessments

Reassessment Opportunity

Where the combined marks of the assessment and examination do not reach the pass mark the learner will be required to repeat the element of assessment that they failed. Reassessment materials will be published on Moodle after the Examination Board Meeting and will be aligned to the MIMLOs and learners will be capped at 40% unless there are personal mitigating circumstances.

Aims & Objectives

This module will give you a look into the latest research on leadership and management. You’ll learn about the key qualities that make a great leader, explore different leadership styles, and understand how leaders use power. You’ll also see how effective leadership can make a big difference in managing people and organizations. Knowing these leadership and management theories is crucial for business graduates to unlock job opportunities and succeed in their careers.

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