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Core Module Information
Module title: Leadership in a Changing Environment
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM10088
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:

You will define leadership and develop a critical understanding of the major theories of and approaches to leadership, with particular focus on how leadership theory can inform the practice of leadership. You will identify and analyse the symbiotic relationship between theory and practice through consideration of leaders and followers, leadership development and the contextual nature of leadership. You will examine the principles of dynamic, effective leadership and develop an understanding of the role of a leader in developing organisational success through consideration of leadership ethics, organisational change, talent management, innovation management and managing performance.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse different ways of defining and conceptualising leadership.

LO2: Critically review different leadership theories and understand the impact of leadership on followers, organisations and performance.

LO3: Identify and analyse the role of the leader in promoting organisational success through organisational change, talent management, innovation management and performance management.

LO4: Outline and critically examine the impact of internal and external influences on leadership practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
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
Face To Face Lecture 12 An overview of the history of research and key theories of leadership, with practical overview on their application in organisations. A review of the key HRM activities within organisations.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Use of case studies to enable you to apply theories in practice. An overview of key HRM activities within organisations to understand how they work in practice.
Online Guided independent study 176 You are required to complete background reading and individual studies to augment knowledge
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2 Week 7 , WORDS= 2500 words You will have the opportunity to select a case study and draw from it the evidence of the leadership theory in practice and provide a critical analysis.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours This is an open book exam held online. You will have to select 2 questions to answer from 5 options.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
HRM10088 - Leadership in a Changing Environment
 

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