Module: Leadership and Change

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Leadership and Change
Module Code	HR5115A
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Janine Bosak Semester 2: Patrick Flood Autumn: Janine Bosak
Module Teachers	Patrick Flood Janine Bosak David Mann
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Case study assignment

Description

To lead is to change. The purpose of this module is to explore the multi-layered, multi-faceted concept of leadership in a manner that exposes the crucial role of a leader in bringing about change. This module will examine some of the vast literature that underpins leadership theory, giving special attention to how each theoretical approach could be applied in real-world organisations. It will explore the impact of modern business environments and the nature of organisations on the leadership function. It will examine the core tasks of leaders in initiating, implementing and anchoring change. It will consider the impact of a leader on sustaining a change-ready organisation. In essence, the module is designed to explore how leadership theory can inform and direct the way leadership is practised.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the nature of leadership at the level of the individual and the organisation.
2. Critique different perspectives of leadership, as well as identifying the contributions to knowledge of each
3. Appreciate the effect of the changing world of work on leadership behaviour
4. Evaluate the probable impact of theories of leadership on implementing change.
5. Explore a case of individual leadership and examine how prevailing leadership theory helps illuminate the case

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent Study	55	Class readings- class preparation
Assignment Completion	159	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Critical Incident assignment which draws from the entire module content of leadership and change (HR5115A).	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MHR	MSc in Leadership and People Strategies
MPO	MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology
MSOB	MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour

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