Foundations of Managerial Work (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to lead yourself and develop your leadership competencies.
You are able to act in a supervising leadership position.
You are able to develop the performance of a team irrespective of your role in it.
You are able to observe and analyse organisational behaviour at workplaces and in networks from the management point of view

The objectives of the course will be specified for each group at the beginning of the course.

Content

What is self-leadership?
What are group phenomena and organisational behaviour?
What is organisation development, particularly in teams, projects and workplaces?
What are the key leadership skills and management systems?
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The content of the course will be specified for each group at the beginning of the course according to the agreed learning objectives.

Course material

Will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
The course includes lectures, group work and individual assignments.
Participation in contact lessons is compulsory.
When the course is over, students should be able to:
- Evaluate implications of management theories in practice
- Analyze the essence of managerial work
- Identify attributes and qualities of a successful manager
- Examine factors affecting individual performance and managerial roles
- Explain the nature of managerial leadership
- Examine factors affecting the performance of groups and teams
- Identify managerial roles in enhancing organizational performance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: 1 - 5.