Strategic Leadership (MHR102)

Content

Leadership and management theories and roles:

• Leadership research in a historical perspective
• Current theoretical approaches to leadership, with a focus on power and influence, change management and different leadership styles
• Leadership communication
• Ethical theories in leadership

Leading strategic processes:

• Strategic research in a historical perspective
• Key perspectives on strategic analysis
• Different modes of strategic processes
• Leaders’ roles and capacity in strategy
• Strategic leadership: challenges, and obstacles
• Decision-making in strategic contexts

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed the course should achieve the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

Upon completing this course the student will have:

• Advanced knowledge of past and present theories and research leadership, management, and strategic business processes
• In-depth knowledge of the evolution of core theories and scientific methods in leadership and management, as well as frameworks for addressing service leadership challenges
• Insight into leadership communication theories, with a focus on principles of rhetoric
• Compehensive knowledge of alternative strategic processes and leadership influence tactics, considering ethical implications
• Exposure to various approaches in service leadership and strategic business development acroos international and cultural settings, with a critical view of businesses’ social, economic, and environmental roles in society
• Solid professional knowledge that fosters new perspectives on leadership and strategic processes within a contemporary international context

Skills

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Independently analyze existing theories, methods, and interpretations related to leadership and strategic processes
• Apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to lead small task teams and contribute to strategic planning within organizations
• Critically analyze and evaluate international service business contexts and make recommendations for alternative strategic leadership approaches
• Identify and analyze leadership styles, roles, and ethical considerations based on literature and research in the field
• Apply rhetorical principles in both oral and written presentations

General competence

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze and develop problem statements related to leadership, management and strategy work, including ethical considerations
• Contribute to teamwork that may lead to new ideas and drive innovation processes
• Approach complex decision-making situations in service leadership with a constructive and strategic mindset
• Communicate and defend independent work such as analyses, methodologies, and conclusions, based on rhetorical principles, to diverse audiences, including specialists, managers, and the general public
• Apply knowledge and skills to new contexts order to carry out advanced assignments and projects effectively

Required prerequisite knowledge

Recommended prerequisites

Exam

Coursework requirements

Each student must complete two mandatory assignments:

1. One written assignment (either individually or in a group)
2. One oral group presentation.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Method of work

Active student-centered learning through case-based teaching, lectures, dialogue, group work, and oral presentations.

This is a 10 ECTS course, and the total expected workload is 275 hours, distributed as follows: Organized learning activities (such as lectures and supervised guidance): 50 hours; exams and exam preparations for students: 80.5 hours; self-study: 145 hours. Spread over 16 weeks = 17 hours per week.

Open for

Course assessment

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