Leadership, People and Organisational Capability

Code

BUSI4259

School

Nottingham University Business School

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Full Year Malaysia

Summary

This module explore key issues in organisational behaviour. The topics covered will include employee motivation, leadership and working in teams, power and politics, conflict, change, culture and diversity.

Target Students

Only students registered on the MBA programme.

Classes

30 hours contact time over a one-week intensive block Activity : Lecture topics, industrial talks or other relevant module learning activities Number of weeks : 1 Week Number of sessions : 7 per week. Duration of a session : 3 hours (weekday) to 7.5 hours (weekend)

Assessment

• 80% Coursework 1: Individual assignment (3000 words)
• 20% Presentation 1: Group presentation 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes Q & A

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:

• The dynamics of the global economy and international business and/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, an economic differences across countries and/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective
• People - the management and development of people within organisations
• Leadership and management of people within organisations - leadership, organisational behaviour and motivation

Intellectual Skills

This module develops:

• Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
• Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions
• Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional practice skills

This module develops :

• The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting
• Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management. Leadership and performance management; selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring

Transferable (key) skills 

This module develops:

• Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports

• High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict resolution. displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience

Conveners