| Module Code: |
H6LDRP |
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Long Title
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Leadership and Influencing
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Title
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Leadership
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
| EQF Level: |
5 |
| EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
JONATHAN BRITTAIN |
| Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
| Departments: |
School of Business
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Consider the application of Leadership, Power and the use of Political Activity in the pursuit of objectives. |
| LO2 |
Differentiate between leadership approaches and propose those most suited to an organisational context. |
| LO3 |
Assess the contribution of teamwork to the organisation and propose actions that can be taken to improve the team performance. |
| LO4 |
Recognise barriers to effective communication in organisations. |
| LO5 |
Appraise and argue aspects of leadership in an organisational setting. |
| LO6 |
Develop skills to affect effective persuasion and influencing skills in an organisational context. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
| Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
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Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Leadership, Power and Politics
Leadership and Power
Effective use of Power
Types of political behaviour
Political activity and its outcomes The Business Challenges
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Theories of leadership
The meaning of leadership
Leadership versus management
Theories of leadership technological environment - Virtual Leadership
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Leadership and Communications
Communications barriers
Clear writing
Body language
Influencing
Persuasion
Presentation skills
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Teams and Teamwork
The nature of teams
People in teams
Stages of team development
Teamwork
Conflict in teams
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Leadership Skills
The ethics of leadership
Developing leadership skills
Leading teams
Technology and Virtual Teams
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
80 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
The focus of the assessments may include, but are not limited to:
1 - an aspect of leadership they have observed in their own organisation (or an organisation in which they are familiar);
2- a reflection on the demonstration of leadership, the characteristics of leadership, and the outcome of that approach.
3-a reflection of their own leadership, and / or communication skills and approaches.
The assignment will be circa. 2,500 words (not including bibliography or appendices).
In addition to the production of this written piece of assessment there will be requirement to show reading of class material and external references in each case.
Assessment will be conducted by groups where possible with the option to submit as an individual being available on request |
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| Assessment Type: |
Presentation |
% of total: |
20 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Students will be required to do submit an assignment and deliver a presentation for this module. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom and demonstrations |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
214 |
Per Semester |
17.83 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
30 |
Every Week |
30.00 |
| Directed Learning |
Online |
6 |
Every Week |
6.00 |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
214 |
Every Week |
214.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
36.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Yukl, G., & Gardner, W.L. (2020), Leadership in Organizations, Global Edition,9th Ed. Pearson Education, London.
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Cross, C., and Carbery, R. (2022), Organizational Behavior; An Introduction, Bloomsbury Publishing, London.
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Buchanan, D.A. & Badham, R.J. (2020), Power, Politics and Organizational Change, 3rd Ed. Sage Publications.
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Smith, P.E.. (2020), Organizational Behaviour: Managing People in Dynamic Organizations, Routledge.
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Business Plus.
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Harvard Business Review.
| | Other Resources |
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[website], www.cipd.co.uk.
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[website], www.ncirl.ie/HRMIreland.
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[website], www.peoplemanagement.co.uk.
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[website], www.ft.com.
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[Journal], Business Plus.
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[Journal], Harvard Business Review.
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[Journal], Orgaizational Dynamics.
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[Journal], People Management.
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