Leadership and Management Style

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of several perspectives in the study of leadership, and the differences between leadership and management, The learner will examine the trait approach and personal characteristics of leaders and learn about leadership and management style in its various forms. The student will also analyse contingency theories plus contemporary trends in leadership. To finalise the unit the learner will study the variables that impact leadership.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of several perspectives in the study of leadership, and the differences between leadership and management, The learner will examine the trait approach and personal characteristics of leaders and learn about leadership and management style in its various forms. The student will also analyse contingency theories plus contemporary trends in leadership. To finalise the unit the learner will study the variables that impact leadership.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Understand the differences between leadership and management
2. LO2: Understand the situational theories of leadership; the applicability of transactional leadership and significance of transformational leadership
3. LO3: Understand the importance of gender, culture, ethics socialised charisma, trust, upward influence, and derailment in leadership

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand the differences between leadership and management
2. 1.1 Discuss and distinguish the difference between leadership and management by relating your discussions to an organisation.
3. 1.2 Evaluate the traits and personal characteristics associated with leadership in an organisation.
4. 1.3 Evaluate the importance of the skills and competencies, including emotional intelligence for leaders at an organisation.
5. LO2 Understand the situational theories of leadership; the applicability of transactional leadership and significance of transformational leadership
6. 2.1 Critically discuss situational theories of leadership and the applicability of transactional leadership in an organisation.
7. 2.2 Assess and analyse the significance of transformational leadership at an organisation.
8. LO3 Understand the importance of gender, culture, ethics socialised charisma, trust, upward influence, and derailment in leadership
9. 3.1 Assess the variables likely to impact leadership in an organisation context.
10. 3.2 Evaluate the distinctive feature of authentic and servant leadership in an organisation.