Module Code: H9NEGLD
Long Title Effective Leadership in the Organisation
Title Effective Leadership in the Organisation
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Anne Cooper
Module Author: Phillip McGovern
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Acquire an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key theoretical approaches to leadership
LO2 Critically evaluate the classical and contemporary theories of organisational behaviour distinguish between their value in the workplace
LO3 Critically evaluate the contemporary theories of leadership and consider the benefits and limitations of the application of these approaches at work
LO4 Illustrate the importance of effective leadership in an organisation and as part of an integrated understanding of organisational behaviour
LO5 Evaluate the implications for the development of leadership theory and practice.
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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this module.  The programme entry requirements apply.  No pre-requisites or co-requisites apply.  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Leadership
• The meaning of leadership. • Leaders versus managers. • Types of Leaders and Leadership
Theoretical Approaches to Leadership
• Trait and skill approaches to Leadership • Key skills for leadership
Behavioural Approaches to Leadership
• Theoretical approaches identifying the behaviours believed to be associated with effective leadership • Implications of these theories for leadership practice
Leadership Theory Application
• Examination of the relevance of the theoretical approaches to leadership • Effects of leadership in the workplace • Future leadership trends in the changing workplace
Personal Development & Perception
• Self-leadership • Factors influencing perception. • Personal Development & Team Effectiveness • Application in organisations.
Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
• Attribution Theory of Charismatic Leadership • Self-Concept Theory of Charismatic Leadership • Consequences of Charismatic Leadership • Transformational Leadership • Transformational Vs. Charismatic Leadership
Transformation & Business Development
• Incremental or Fundamental Change? • The Implications of Change • The Formal and Informal Organisation • Leadership for Corporate Transformation
Contingency Theories of Leadership
• Development of the situation/contingency theories • Their contribution to an understanding of effective leadership
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
• Transformational/transactional approaches to leadership • Implications of these theories for leadership practice • Challenges facing leaders in the 21st Century
Ethical, Servant, Spiritual & Authentic Leadership
• Conceptions of Ethical Leadership • Dilemmas in Assessing Ethical Leadership • Servant, Spiritual & Authentic Leadership • Servant Vs. Transformational Leadership • Comparison and Evaluation of Theories • Becoming an Inclusive Leader
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Critique of a relevant piece of academic material (15%) and analyse and present a case study (35%).
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Terminal Exam
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
The learner must achieve an overall pass mark of 40% across all assessment elements. Where a learner fails to achieve an overall pass mark of 40%, they will be required to sit a repeat examination, examining all the learning outcomes. This repeat examination will be treated as a second sitting for the purposes of calculating the overall award classification of the learner.

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 48 Per Semester 4.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Yukl, G. & Gardner, W.L. (2020), Leadership in Organizations, Global Edition, Global Ed, 9th Edition, Pearson Education Limited.
  • Haslam, S. A., & Reicher, S.D. (2020), The New Psychology of Leadership: Identity, Influence and Power, 2nd Ed, Routledge.
  • Buchanan, D.A. & Badham, R.J. (2020), Power, Politics andOrganizational Change, 3rd Ed, Sage Publications.
  • Smith, P.E. (2020), Organizational Behaviour: Managing People in Dynamic Organizations, Routledge.
  • Moorhead, G. & Griffin, R.W. (2014), Organizational Behaviour: Managing People and Organizations. 11th ed. South-Western Cengage Learning.
  • Robbins, S. P., Judge, T.A. (2021), Organizational Behaviour, 18th ed, Prentice Hall.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Goffee, R. and Jones, G. (2019), Why should anyone be led by you? Harvard Business School Press Boston, Mass.
  • Goleman, D.. (2013), Primal Leadership; Realising the power of emotional intelligence,, Harvard Business Review Press.
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