Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
Component code / course code: MBW-BI-04.1
Semester: winter / summer
ECTS credits: 2
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Weilepp
Course Language: English
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites, but basic knowledge of both undergraduate courses “Organization and Management“ as well as “Human Resources“ (Module XX / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Construction and Real Estate)).
Qualification objectives:
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organization
- Explore the role of the leader and influence in organizational structure, culture, and employee motivation
- Demonstrate an understanding of working with and leading others, teamwork, groups, and group dynamics
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply leadership and management models to contemporary business situations
- Evaluated and applied relevant leadership strategies to develop the effectiveness of teamwork
Course contents:
The module will give the students an introduction to the areas of leadership and management. Within the working environment, leaders and managers require an understanding that all employees are affected by both internal and external
influences. The study of leadership and management will give students an introduction to the following areas:
- Leadership
- Leadership and management
- The function of management
- Approaches to leadership and management
- Power and authority
- Individual behavior at work
- Personality
- Perception
- Leading teams and groups
- Leadership and motivation
- Organizational culture
- Organizational structure
- Leadership in managing conflict
- Leadership in managing change
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lectures, workshop sessions, individual and group exercises, case studies, set reading,
discussion, and debate
Examination type: Study Paper(s)
