Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7049
Title: Leadership & Communications SC
Long Title: Leadership and Communications in the Spply Chain
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Aims:
Analysis of the key elements of personal effectiveness, assertive behaviour and leadership styles and skills.
Focus on the art of effective communications and design supporting communications chanels in diverse sector organisations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss effective communications processes and identify the barriers to effective communications.
LO2 Discuss best practice communications channels and structures to improve management of an organisation
LO3 Analyse current leadership theories
LO4 Describe the key elements of personal effectiveness and assertiveness.
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
Leadership and Management
The difference between leadership and management principles. Effective leadership. Leading a team. Leadership styles. Leadership and coaching. Management and leadership. Leadership and supply chain integration. Reflect on leadership in the supply network context.
Effective Communications
The principles of effective communication. Mastering the art of effective communications. Assertiveness and communications. Listening skills. Barriers to effective communications.The channels of communications. Flow charting communication channels within the supply chain or network.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
15 minute classroom presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Tutor guided written report
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 Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Directed reading, essay and presentation preparation 13th Week 2.15 28
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research for essay and classroom presentation 13th Week 3.46 45
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.54
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classoom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Directed reading ,essay and presentation preparation 13th Week 2.15 28
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research for essay and classroom presentation 13th Week 3.46 45
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.54
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Morley, Sarah Moore, Noreen Heraty, Margaret Linehan, Sarah McCurtin,. (2004), Principles of Organisational Behaviour, [ISBN: 0 7171 3670 1].
  • Gary Yukl. Leadership in organizations, [ISBN: 9780138157142].
  • Noreen Heraty, Patrick Gunnigle, Michael Morely,. Human Resource Management in Ireland, [ISBN: 978 0 7171 3933 0].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Drucker, Peter.. (2004), What makes an effective Leader, Harvard Business Review: CA.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 2 Mandatory