Company Leadership
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TFA0103 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-FE 2005 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2007-2008) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lillhannus, Åsa |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2007-2008
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-08-27 – 2007-12-21 | Monica Asplund | Swedish | 2007-08-17 – 2007-09-07 |
| 2 | 2007-10-29 – 2008-03-07 | Monica Asplund | Finnish | 2007-10-08 – 2007-11-02 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar with the principles of management activities in a goal-oriented organization and understands the requirements set on the co-operation between the superior and the employee. She/He understands the significance of recognizing one´s identity as a basis for self-management and dissimilarity of personalities as a basis for the management of organization and for leadership of people. She/He is prepared to develop the managerial skills under guidance.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 78h
- of which scheduled studies 39h
- of which autonomous studies 39h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Entrepreneurship. Human resource management
Contents
Working psychology and motivation, role and tasks of the superior in an organization, company values, people and their differences, management styles, influencing people and methods of team activity, self-management, development of organization and advancing the well-being of the working community.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Järvinen P. 2006. Lyckas som chef. Finland. WSOY/Docendo
- Bruzelius, L; Skärvad, P. 2004. Integrerad Organisations-lära. Lund. Studentlitteratur.
- Hyyppä H & Miettinen A (toim). 2005. Johtajuus ja organisaatiodynamiikka. Oulu. Metanoia Instituutti.
- Övrigt av läraren anvisat material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 15h, team work and project assignments 24h.
Assessment Criteria
1 the student understands some basics about company leadership
3 the student understands well the basics about company leadership and can apply learned issues in practice
5 the student understands excellently the basics about company leadership and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice
Assessment Methods
Active participation in class-meetings, learning diary 50%, exam 50%. Numerical assessment (0-5)