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Core Module Information
Module title: Leadership in Organisations (Singapore)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM09705
Module leader: Malcolm McGregor
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, you will explore contemporary leadership and gain insight into the vital role leaders play in driving organisational success. You will examine key aspects such as managerial roles and decision-making, the leadership of change, and the dynamics of power and influence. Ethical considerations, cross-cultural leadership, and leadership development will also be central themes. All of these elements will be studied within the context of significant organisational change, allowing you to understand how leadership shapes and responds to evolving business environments.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the different ways of defining and conceptualising leadership at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of analysis.

LO2: Review the different leadership theories (models, philosophies and styles) and understand the impact of leadership on followers, organisations and performance.

LO3: Review how leadership is interpreted and understood in practice.

LO4: Evaluate the interpretation of leadership in a practitioner environment.

LO5: Outline and examine critically the impact of internal and external influences on leadership practice in Industry 4.0.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Malcolm McGregor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 175 You are required to complete background reading and individual studies to augment knowledge
Face To Face Lecture 15 you will have 5 x three hour lectures that are presented in one week decided by the academic institution.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will have 10 x 1hour tutorials that will build on the knowledge transmitted during the lectures through interactive dialogue with you to ensure understanding.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 10 mins A 10 minute recorded oral presentation via power point to critically assess the efficacy of the academic concept of leadership levels within a live organisation
Essay 50 3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words A reflection on the module content to confirm understanding of what leadership is and why it is important
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

 

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