| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
KS BC2: Induction: Team development UND KS BC1: Foundations of management UND KS BC3: Foundations of management science
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| Original study plan |
Master's programme Leading Innovative Organizations 2022W |
| Objectives |
Understanding organizations, organizing, leading, and the leader-follower-relationship are aims of the course.
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| Subject |
- Participants understand the principles of organizations and of organizing; in particular to understand the interplay between individuals, groups, and organizations in order to explain motivation and behavior (the firm’s performance core)
- Participants are able to analyze firms in regard to structures, processes, systems as well as the corporate values and social norms
- Participants are able to analyze the individual’s personality, decision-making heuristics, and skills
- Participants are able to understand group processes
- Participants are able to understand the foundations of motivation and behavior
- Participants are able to design a motivational environment by modifying structures, processes, systems, and group processes
- Participants understand the leader’s identity and role and the interplay between leaders and followers
- Participants are able to form groups and to govern group processes
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Attendance & Participation (20%); Pre-Readings (20%); Post-Module Assignment (60%)
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| Methods |
We combine theory presentations and case-study based teaching accompanied by reflections and discussions.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Based on Robbins, Stephen P., and Timothy A. Judge. Organizational behavior. 2013;
Yukl, Gary A. Leadership in organizations. Pearson Education India. 2013; and current papers.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Corresponding lecture |
986CABUCB1K19: CB1 Understanding organizations and leadership
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