Basics of leadershipLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic concepts of management
- basic theories and tasks related to management
- concepts and fundamentals of organizing work and organizational development in maritime business
- applying key concepts and theories of management and organization in supervision and leading position's on board a ship
- basics of work planning

Content

- management concepts and theoretical framework
- areas of management
- organization's operations and development
- organization of a shipping company
- ship organization
- management systems
- managing affairs and people
- work planning and management
- risk management

Materials

- MRM
- Human resource management and human factors

Further information

This study includes a work planning software exercise.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1, A-II/2, A-III/1, A-III/2 and A-III/6 columns 4 are used:

- operations are planned and resources are allocated as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks
- communication is clearly and unambiguously given and received
- effective leadership behaviors are demonstrated
- necessary team member(s) share accurate understanding of current and predicted vessel state and operational status and external environment
- decisions are most effective for the situation