Syllabus

Organization B

Code
FÖ1042
Points
7.5 ECTS-credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Business Administration and Management (FÖA)
Group of Subjects
Business Administration
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Business Administration and Management1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved by the Faculty School of Culture and Society, 01 February 2013.
This syllabus is valid from 15 April 2013.
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Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

  • explain basic concepts, models and theoretical foundations in the area of ??leadership (1)
  • describe the forces that influenced the perception of leadership over time (2)
  • explain basic concepts, models and theoretical foundations in the area of organizational behavior and individual motivation (3), as well as the role of individuals and groups in the organization (4)
  • discuss the impact of leadership for the individual and the organization (5), and identify and discuss the principal conditions that make possible the leadership of groups and individuals in various industries (6)
  • identify and analyze the principal factors that prevent groups perseverance and dedication at work (7)
  • make judgments with regard to the social and ethical aspects in the field of leadership (8)

Course Content

The point of departure for this course are the working conditions and prerequisites of the individual and group in the organization. Motivation and incentives at both the individual and group level are key elements, as well as how teams are put together and function.

The course also deals with prerequisites for leadership and the differences between leadership and management. A clear thread is to highlight and discuss the field of leadership from various perspectives such as roles, tasks and practical issues. Different leadership profiles are presented and discussed, and trends and developments in the field are highlighted to illustrate how the view of leadership has changed over time.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (1, 3, 4): Individual written examination, 4 credits.

Assignment 2 (5, 6, 7): Written group assignment and active participation in the seminar, 2.5 credits.

Assignment 3 (2, 8): Individual written assignment and active participation in the seminar, 1 credit..

Forms of Study

Lectures and seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

The course applies the grades Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with Distinction (VG).
The following ratings can be obtained:

Assignment 1, 2: U, G, VG
Assignment 3:, U, G

To pass the course students must obtain the grade G on all assignments. To pass the course with distinction (VG), VG is in addition required on assignments 1 and 2.

Prerequisites

  • Organization and Marketing A, 15 credits

Other Information

The number of exam attempts is limited to five.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on the course are entitled to receive tuition and/or supervision only during the course to which they were accepted.

Students must be able to account for their actions in group assignments.

Seminar assignments must be submitted no later than the dates specified in the study guide.

Cannot be credited together with any of the following courses: FÖ1007 and/or FÖ1038.