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: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Students 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. Students 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. Students 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 conceptualizing 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
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
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 Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 174 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
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 1~2~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 2500 Report
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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