Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader

Content

-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader

Materials

This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING -system:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters

Teaching methods

Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)

Exam schedules

No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.

No other way to complete the course.

International connections

Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)

Completion alternatives

No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.

No other way to complete the course.

Student workload

No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.

Content scheduling

This course is intended primarily for students in the MBA in Business Management (Group YBINBK23) and secondarily for others if there are enough places available.

The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system.

The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Thursday 7.9.2023, between 9-16.00 in the classroom: EDU_1090
2 nd day: On Thursday 9.11.2023, between 9-16.00, in the classroom :EDU_1090

Further information

In this course, teacher prefers email-contacting: keijo.varis@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation:
The grading of the course is 1-5 and is based on the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be approved (minimum grade is 1)
- The grading is based on the theoretical and practical content of the assignments.
- More information on the grading can be found in the execution plan in ITSLEARNING -system.