LEADERSHIP

The course aims to give students the opportunity to understand the concept of leadership and its difference from management within an international scope in order to develop knowledge and skills in effective leadership. The course through the systemic approach to leadership focuses on and analyzes major issues such as the concept of leadership and its relationship with management, the different theories and models of leadership. Also, the course discusses issues such as the power of influence and control, charismatic leadership and therole of leadership in the change management, organizational learning and decision making.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course , the student should: 1. Have in-depth appreciation and understanding of the importance of the role of Leadership as a key factor to the success of businesses and organizations in today's challenging, competitive and volatile environment. 2. Be able to distinguish the difference between management and leadership and, as a prospective manager,to enrich their thinking on issues such as inspiration, building trust and motivation of individuals and groups. 3. Have developed knowledge on change management

Prerequisites

Not required.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the concept and role of Leadership 2. Systemic Approach to Leadership 3. Leaders and Managers 4. Leadership Behaviour and Effectiveness 5. Components of the Leader 6. Development of Leadership 7. Participatory Leadership 8. Leading Roles 9. Power authority and influence 10. Cyclical model theories of effective leadership 11. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership 12. Leadership, organizational learning and change management 13. Leadership within groups