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Core Module Information
Module title: Leading Strategic Decision Making
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM11419
Module leader: Kiri Langmead
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:

The module will cover the following content:1. Organisation Strategy and Strategic Leadership2. Determining the Strategic Direction: Mission Vision and Values3. Strategic Decision-making in Practice4. Strategic Decision-Making in Innovative Contexts5. Current Trends in Strategic Leadership6. Creating Systemic Innovation7. Transformational Leadership Approaches and Emotional Intelligence8. The Leader-Follower Relationship9. Team Leadership 10. Authentic and Sustainable Leadership
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine and critique the underlying principles of key leadership theories.

LO2: Critically review how effective leaders foster an innovation culture in organisations.

LO3: Explore the dynamics underpinning the leader-follower relationship in organisations.

LO4: Review and critically evaluate the strategic role of leaders within organisations.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Britta Philp
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 188 Guided independent study
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 2~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 Report
Essay 50 1~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Essay
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kiri Langmead
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Live Academic Sessions (LAS) will be student-led, comprising of activities and discussion designed to develop your understanding of core theories and concepts, and how these can be applied in practice. Tutorials will provide you with an opportunity to discuss core debate with fellow students, ask questions, and receive feedback from tutors.
Online Guided independent study 188 Guided independent study includes a range of activities and tasks designed to help you to develop the in-depth knowledge and core academic skills needed to meet the module learning outcomes. Details of independent study tasks, including core readings, are provided on Moodle. In addition, independent study time will be used to complete the module assessments.
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 2~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 In this assessment, you will identify a a case study of your choice and produce a report including: (1) An analysis of the companies strategic position; (2) Strategic recommendations, with a focus on how to implement a sustainable strategy.
Essay 50 1~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Assessment 2 requires you to answer an essay question focused on current debates in leadership. The essay will require you to engage with key leadership theories and research.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kiri Langmead
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 188 Guided independent study includes a range of activities and tasks designed to help you to develop the in-depth knowledge and core academic skills needed to meet the module learning outcomes. Details of independent study tasks, including core readings, are provided on Moodle. In addition, independent study time will be used to complete the module assessments.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Live Academic Sessions (LAS) will be student-led, comprising of activities and discussion designed to develop your understanding of core theories and concepts, and how these can be applied in practice. Tutorials will provide you with an opportunity to discuss core debate with fellow students, ask questions, and receive feedback from tutors.
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 2~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 In this assessment, you will identify a a case study of your choice and produce a report including: (1) An analysis of the companies strategic position; (2) Strategic recommendations, with a focus on how to implement a sustainable strategy.
Essay 50 1~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Assessment 2 requires you to answer an essay question focused on current debates in leadership. The essay will require you to engage with key leadership theories and research.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
HRM11419 Leading Strategic Decision Making [Online]
 

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