NAUT8013 - Human Element Leadership and M

Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8013
Title: Human Element Leadership and M
Long Title: Human Element Leadership and Management
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on human element, leadership and management principles relevant to senior ships' officers and managers in the maritime industry, on board ship and ashore.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the principles of resource management in a safety critical environment.
LO2 Evaluate the effect of human factors in the maritime industry.
LO3 Critically analyse the causes of accidents in the maritime industry with respect to the human element.
LO4 Explore effective communications skills.
LO5 Appraise human resource developement training techniques in the maritime industry.
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
Human and organisational behaviour
Development of organisational behaviour. Historical origins of human relations. The nature of organisations. Cultural differences. Organisational behaviour systems. Social systems. Role conflict. Solving conflict. Status.
Management and Shipping
Management and shipping. Differences between ship management and other management. Similar functions of ship management to other management. Constraints that exist in ship management. Human relationships aboard ship.
Communications
Fundamentals of communications. The transfer of information and understanding. Basic modes of communication. Communication barriers. Factors which produce barriers to communications. Methods of improving communication. Communications between management and ships’ staff.
Teamworking
Principles of teamworking. The roles and responsibilities of the team facilitator and the team members. Selecting a team. The effective use of teams in the maritime industry.
Leadership
Leadership principles, leadership styles and leadership traits. Effective leadership styles, appropriate to the maritime industry currently, and in the future. Promoting and harnessing assertive behaviour on board ship and ashore.
Training
Training needs analysis. Training design. Structures and principles in designing trainng programmes. Evaluation of training. Training in the shipping industry and onboard ship. Learning curves.
Social and work environment
Social and work environment. Conformity and factors affecting it. Privacy and factors influencing it. The use of alcohol and drugs. Methods and factors involved in the maintenance of discipline.
Human Factors
Error chain analysis, Situational awareness, Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Procedures, Decision-making, Authority gradient, Human machine interface.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
An assignment to reflect on human resource management and development in the shipping industry.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
To develop effective communication skills and reflect on theories of leadership, teamworking, grienvance handling as they particularily relate to the maritime industry.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
This assignment will include a detailed analysis of a safety critical incident in the maritime industry with respect to human factors with recommendations to mitigate future occurrence.
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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Morley, Sarah Moore, Noreen Heraty, Margaret Linehan, Sarah McCurtin. (2004), Principles of Organisational Behaviour, 2nd. [ISBN: 0-7171-3670-1].
  • John M. Downard. (1984), Managing ships, Fairplay, London, [ISBN: 0905045599].
  • The Nautical Institute. (2000), The Nautical Institute on Command.
  • Adams, Michael R. (2006), Shipboard Bridge Resource Management, Noreaster press, Maine, [ISBN: 0977920003].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Marsh. (1991), An Introduction to Quality Assurance in Shipping.
  • Hoder. (2002), Training and Assesment on Board, [ISBN: 1856092283].
  • Fricke, Peter. (1974), The Social Structures of Crews of British Dry Cargo Ships.
  • Patrick Gunnigle, Noreen Heraty, Michael J. Morley. (2017), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 5th. [ISBN: 9781910393178].
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 1 Elective
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory