Leadership and Organisational Change, 7,5 credits

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COURSE SYLLABUS
Leadership and Organisational Change, 7,5 credits
Ledarskap i föränderliga organisationer, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Code:
LLFN14
Education Cycle:
Basic level
Confirmed by:
Nämnd för Personalprogrammet May 20, 2014
Disciplinary domain:
Social sciences
Valid From:
Aug 18, 2014
Subject group:
PS1
Version:
1
Specialised in:
G2F
Reg number:
2014/03352
Main field of study:
Education, Psychology
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- explain and discuss different theoretical frames in organisation and leadership
- explain and understand different theories on co-workership
- explain and understand organisational change processes
Skills and abilities
- apply diverse leadership theories and models in change processes
Judgement and approach
- critically reflect on different forms of organisations and organisation culture
- critically reflect on different forms of leadership
- critically reflect on different organisational change processes
- critically reflect on ethical considerations on leadership in change processes
Contents
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Theories on organisation and organisation culture
Theories on leadership and co-workership
Differences and similarities between leadership and management
Interaction between managers and co-workers
Leadership and ethical considerations when organisations change
Type of instruction
Lectures, and seminars.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entrance requirements and English Course B. Also finished 90 credits in Social Sciences or
equivalent, including Scientific Methods 7,5 credits. Exemption is granted from the requirement in
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Leadership and Organisational Change, 7,5 credits
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Swedish
Examination and grades
The course is graded Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Marking is based on overall assessment of students results. Acceptable both oral and written assignments
are needed for a passing course grade. The final individual assignment performance will carry the most
weight in considering whether the higher mark (that is, Pass with Distinction) should be awarded.
The final course grade is based on the following examinations:
Active participation at four group seminars, both oral and written, and
One individually written essay
The grade is translated to the ECTS grading scale (A, B, C, D, E, Fx or F).
Registration of examination:
Name of the Test
Value
Grading
Examination
7.5 credits
U/G/VG
Course evaluation
The course is evaluated according to the regulations and guidelines for the first, second and third cycle
education at Jönköping University.
Course literature
Literature
Arnold, John (red.) (2011). Work psychology: understanding human behaviour in the workplace. 5. ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education/Prentice Hall. Chapter 16. 45 p.
Kilhammar, Karin (2011). Idén om medarbetarskap. En studie av en idés resa in i och genom två
organisationer. (The Idea of Co-Workership. A study of an idea´s journey into and through two organizations)
. Diss. Linköping: Linköping Studies in Behavioral Science No. 159, Linköping University. English
Summary pp 235 – 251. 17 p. (download from http://liu.divaportal.org/smash/get/diva2:439894/FULLTEXT01)//
Furusten, Staffan (2013). Institutional theory and organizational change. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
200p.
Northouse, Peter Guy (2013). Leadership: theory and practice. 6. ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE. 485
p.
Recommended reading for students without previous studies in group psychology and/or
communication:
Norrman Brandt, Eva (2014). Taking the Lead: practical and mental strategies for new managers.
Stockholm: Sanoma Utbildning. 229 p.
Additional readings, approximately 200 p., will be posted on PingPong.
Literature Reference
Search help (2010). Citing Sources – APA (Harvard). University Library: Jönköping University.
http:hj.se/bibl/en/search-help/citing-sources.html
Information material about Anti-Plagiarism at universities. The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide –
Jönköping University. http:pingpong.hj.se/public/courseId/10565/publicPage.do