Course - Leadership - SOL420
Leadership
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives a broad and update introduction to leadership as a field of study. The academic content is based on the understanding of leadership as a complex contextual, relational, processual and emotional phenomenon. In addition to theoretical perspectives on leadership, guest lecturers provide supplementary insight into practical leadership issues in complex real-life contexts.
Thematic key words:
- Leadership in the digital age
- Leadership in Norway
- Emotions and leadership
- Relational leadership
- Leadership and communication
- Discursive leadership
- Leadership and ethics
- Leadership and sustainability
- Leading complexity
- Leading knowledge-intensive firms
- Leadership as sense making
- Leading creativity and innovation
- The dark sides of leadership
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has:
- In-depth and update knowledge of relevant theories and empirical fields in leadership.
- Broad insight into relevant leadership issues, being able to apply the knowledge in new settings both nationally and in an international context.
- Solid knowledge on scientific methods in leadership research
Skills
The student is able to:
- Understand and analyze different leadership issues in a critical, reflective way.
- Evaluate relevant procedures and reflect on choices made in decision making processes.
- Update and apply knowledge and experience as a basis for professional and personal development throughout the professional career
General competence
The student:
- Is able to communicate on leadership issues, analyses, and conclusions across disciplines and business areas
- Has developed a sound basis for reflection on ethical issues and is able to lead in account with corporate social responsibility and sustainability
- Has a sound basis for leading in a digital context
- Has a sound basis for leading in dynamic, complex contexts
- Is able to approach leadership literature and leadership trends in a critical, reflective way.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work, plenary discussions, presentations. Active participation in group and plenary activities is emphasized.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
The assessment consists of a group-based assignment, which counts 100% towards the final grade.
There are mandatory coursework requirements in the course that must be approved prior to the assessment. The compulsory activity consists of three activities, all of which must be completed. This work is carried out in groups of 2-3 students.
The three activities of the mandatory work requirement are the following:
1. Submission of a written assignment that will be the basis for the group-based assignment (exam).
2. Peer evaluation of submission (activity 1)
3. Oral presentation (2-3 students) of the syllabus article.
In addition, attendance at all three parts of the activities is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Accounting and Auditing (MRR)
Economics and Business Administration (MSIVØK5)
Economics and Business Administration (ØAMSC)
Language and Communication in the Professions (MSKIP)
Management of Technology (ØAMLT)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic theory knowledge in organization and management
Recommended literature:
Kvålshaugen, R., Wennes, G., Nesse, J., Jørgensen, L., Longvanes, L., Skauge, T., & Åsgård, T. (2019). Organisere og lede : Dilemmaer i praksis (2. utgave. ed.). Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.
Jacobsen, D., & Thorsvik, J. (2019). Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer (5. utgave. ed.). Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Cource literature will be announced at the start of the term
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SOL420 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2009 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration