Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8004
Title: Leadership and Management
Long Title: Leadership and Management
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module incorporates the subject matter required for naval officers to lead, organise and manage personnel both ashore and afloat. Learners will be mentored to a level where they can analyse their own leadership styles and apply best leadership and managment practices within a naval environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review the command and managment structures within the Naval Service and analyse and evaluate their own roles and performance within these structures as naval officers.
LO2 Review the principles and practices of effective human resource management and deploy them in the specific role of a naval officer.
LO3 Analyse the principles and practices associated with the establishment of effective, sensitive and ethical interpersonal relationships and their application in the development of appropriate relationships with the various command levels
LO4 Evaluate and apply appropriate management styles and practice for effective management on land and at sea.
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).
None
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.
None
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
Management and Leadership.
Ethics, values, attitudes. Management and Leadership styles, Modern management theory and practice, management and leadership in a naval service context, management and leadership in the role of ship’s captain.
Human resource management.
Groupwork, teamworking, interpersonal relations. Application in a naval service context. Roles: Supervision, coaching, training, mentoring and counselling. Confidentiality, boundaries.
Employment Legislation.
Legislative framework for employment. Interpretation in the context of a naval service. Extent of legitimate authority
Equality Legislation.
Equality and diversity legislation and practice. Application within a naval service. Dignity Charter
Discipline.
Theory and practice. Time management/ managing meetings.
Divisional System.
Responsibilities – Career management and welfare of subordinates, leave management and confidential performance appraisal reports.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Multiple choice questions
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Learning Portfolio
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Reflective commentary
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Directed Learning Non Contact Understudying Qualified Ships Officer Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practical application of above in a work envoirnment Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Researching material for reflective commentary Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • DF Printing Press. (2004), Response to the Challenge of a the Workplace,.
  • DF Printing Press. (2002), The Challenge of a the Workplace.
  • Gunnigle, P. & Flood,Noreen Heraty & M Morley. (2002), HRM in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan.
  • Mullins, J.. (1999), Management and Organisational Behaviour,, 5th Edition. Financial Times – Prentice Hall, Essex,.
  • Tiernan, D. Morley, J. and Foley,. (2001), Modern Management: Theory and Practical for Irish Students, 2nd Edition. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.
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_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective