Path Goal Theory Review
THE UNIVERSITY of NORTHAMPTON
LEADERSHIP
HRMM021
MODULE GUIDE
2009
Leadership
The search for competitive advantage has highlighted an increased emphasis on leadership skills being a major contributor to the success of a firm. This module seeks to assess the relevance of classical theory and explore modern research and psychology to establish how organisations balance management with leadership and what types of leadership are necessary for the effective management of people.
Overall Aim(s) for the Module
To: appraise the overall context of leadership and to evaluate the implications of different leadership styles and management/leadership balances on corporate success.
extend students’ capacity to investigate and analyse leadership and management issues using appropriate research techniques, reasoned debate and to document opinions and observations in a coherent way using case study material.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this module you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
• Discuss, compare and contrast the concept of leadership style and skills in different corporate environments.
• Evaluate the balance of management skills with leadership skills and debate the merits of both with regards to profit and people focus.
• Prepare a critical analysis of the leadership/management mix/style and psychology in a real work environment and suggest recommendations to improve it.
Subject - specific Skills
• Choose a selection of the models, concepts and techniques in the relevant literature and use them to interpret and analyse their observations at individual, group and organisational level.
• Participate in a group presentation to their peers on the evaluation of classic theory in today’s workplace, recommend improvement and demonstrate original thinking.
Key Skills
• Work and negotiate as part of a team
• Refine levels of critical thinking
LEADERSHIP
HRMM021
MODULE GUIDE
2009
Leadership
The search for competitive advantage has highlighted an increased emphasis on leadership skills being a major contributor to the success of a firm. This module seeks to assess the relevance of classical theory and explore modern research and psychology to establish how organisations balance management with leadership and what types of leadership are necessary for the effective management of people.
Overall Aim(s) for the Module
To: appraise the overall context of leadership and to evaluate the implications of different leadership styles and management/leadership balances on corporate success.
extend students’ capacity to investigate and analyse leadership and management issues using appropriate research techniques, reasoned debate and to document opinions and observations in a coherent way using case study material.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this module you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
• Discuss, compare and contrast the concept of leadership style and skills in different corporate environments.
• Evaluate the balance of management skills with leadership skills and debate the merits of both with regards to profit and people focus.
• Prepare a critical analysis of the leadership/management mix/style and psychology in a real work environment and suggest recommendations to improve it.
Subject - specific Skills
• Choose a selection of the models, concepts and techniques in the relevant literature and use them to interpret and analyse their observations at individual, group and organisational level.
• Participate in a group presentation to their peers on the evaluation of classic theory in today’s workplace, recommend improvement and demonstrate original thinking.
Key Skills
• Work and negotiate as part of a team
• Refine levels of critical thinking