Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8023
Title: Leadership, Authority & Power
Long Title: Leadership, Authority & Power
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: A strategic approach to leadership, authority and power in community work provides the vision and co-ordination to drive an organisation forward. The capacity for creative leadership is increasingly important in a rapidly changing community work domain in Ireland. Overall, this module provides the learner with the conceptual, theoretical and analytical tools to support her/him in their leadership role as a community professional.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate Weber's perspective on leadership and its key implications for community work practice
LO2 Critically compare and contrast various leadership styles
LO3 Critically assess strategies for change management at community level
LO4 Analyse the role of emotional intelligence and the leadership role
LO5 Reflect on leadership and ethical issues
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Max Weber and Leadership
Max Weber and Leadership; tripartite classification of authority: leadership, domination and authority; charismatic domination, traditional domination, legal domination.
Leadership Styles
Leadership styles: traits theory, behaviour theory, situational theory, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, team leadership, community-based leadership; emotional intelligence; managing change.
Models of Feminist Leadership
Models of feminist leadership: feminist influences on agendas; collaboration and leadership, team/multidisciplinary working.
Ethical Leadership
Ethical leadership: Beliefs and values v Behaviours and actions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In-class test (e.g. on leadership styles)
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 65
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Essay (e.g. on ethical leadership)
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Journal of Learning
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture/Workshop Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture/Workshop Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Conger, J.A.. (2010), The Charismatic Leader: Behind the Mystique of Exceptional Leadership, Ch. 1, 2, 9 & 10, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, [ISBN: 9781555421717].
  • Lau Chin, J., Lott, B., Rice, J., Sanchez-Hucles, J.. (2007), Women and Leadership Transforming Visions and Diverse Voices, Ch. 1, 2, 4 - 7, 9 & 18, Wiley Blackwell, p.404, [ISBN: 9781405155823].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robertson, I.H.. (2013), The Winner Effect: The Science of Success and How to Use It, Bloomsbury Publishing, London, p.306, [ISBN: 9781250001672].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development 8 Mandatory