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TS501015 - Management of demanding operations

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Project work
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Project work 100/100

Course content

Management vs. leadership The trait, skills, style and situational approach to leadership Transformational leadership, Team leadership Planning (with e.g. SADT-sheets) Planning to optimize environmental footprint New research directions

Learning outcome

  • Has advanced within the academic field of leadership and specialized insight into situational theory. Has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field of leadership.
  • Can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of leadership.
  • Can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of leadership.
  • Can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments within leadership.
  • Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of leadership and work independently on practical and theoretical problems.
  • Can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent matter. Can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
  • Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems.
  • Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects.
  • Can communicate extensive independent work and terminology of the academic field of leadership. Can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of leadership, both with specialists and the general public.
  • Can contriubute to new thinking and innovation processes within leadership.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: Lectures, individual and group exercises (some to be presented in class), and simulations (table-top and in simulators) to ensure a thorough understanding of how the theory can be applied in realistic situations. Mandatory assignment: Each group is required to present 1 - 2 group exercises. Students are expected to be present minimum 80% of the time meant for group exercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

Written individual project report (min.10 - 15 pages).The student is expected to present and discuss several theoretical perspectives on management and leadership, and their practical implications. The project shall be submitted in NTNU's Exam System INSPERA as one pdf-file.

The student must have 80% attendance in the course in order to register for the exam. Special cases are assessed individually by submitting an application to the Study Program Manager.

Compulsory activities from the previous semester can be approved by the department.

Re-sit examination: Students who failed the exam or have a legitimate leave of absence from the exam, will be allowed to re-sit the exam during the next semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Demanding Marine Operations (MLAKMO)
Operational Maritime Management (830MDO)

Course materials

Leadership. Theory and Practice, P.G. Northouse (Sage). Leadership. In Search of Effective Influence Strategies, G. Thompson & J.Z Li (Gyldendal). Ledelse på sjøen, L.K. Johannessen (terp.no) (Electronic textbook)

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Organization and Leadership
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Project work 100/100

Release
2023-12-01

Submission
2023-12-04


15:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Project work 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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