Course Catalog 2009-2010 International Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University |Degrees|     |Study blocks|     |Courses|

Person responsible

Ulla Niemi-Ylänen

Implementations

	Lecture times and places	Target group recommended to
Implementation 1	Per 1 : Thursday 9 - 16, K1702

Requirements

The requirements for completing the course consist of lecture days, short essays (prepared preferably prior to the lectures) and a learning journal that is based on the whole course content.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning

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Learning outcomes

Operational objectives 1. Assist students to mature as educated persons 2. Introduce keys for personal and professional success 3. Exploration of principles and practices of management 4. Exploration of principles and practices of leadership

Content

Content	Core content	Complementary knowledge	Specialist knowledge
1.	Introduction to Management Leadership; The Key and Applications; Reality and Purpose; Thinking; Power versus Force; and Values
2.	Enhancing Effectiveness; Excellence and Leadership Strategies/Values; Adaptive Leadership; and Responsive Perspectives
3.	Globalization Impact; Business Initiatives; Multinational Arenas; Cross-Cultural Crisis Management; and Leadership Characteristics
4.	Leadership Style Determination; Strengths/Weaknesses; Leading From Strengths; High Stress and Backup Styles; and Style Flex
5.	Follower Motivation/Satisfaction/Performance; Generational and Workforce Issues; Creativity Killers; and Conflict Management
6.	Time-Based Issues and Managing Change; Managing and Leading Yourself; Laws for Fulfillment and Success; and Accomplished Leaders

Evaluation criteria for the course

In order to pass the course, you have to attend lecture days and complete short essays and a learning journal. The overall course grade is based on the points received in the essays and the learning journal.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Partial passing:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Study material

Type	Name	Author	ISBN	URL	Edition, availability, ...	Examination material	Language
Other literature	Article collection				For sale at Indecs		English

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Additional information

The lectures are given by Professor John Darling, an internationally known scholar, lecturer and consultant. He has served as a visiting professor at several Finnish universities, and as a consultant to Finnish business firms and other organizations. He is the author of twelve books and monographs, and over 200 articles published in academic and professional journals. He has also presented research papers and conducted management and marketing seminars for many different organizations in the U.S. and abroad.

More precise information per implementation

	Description	Methods of instruction	Implementation
Implementation 1	This is a basic course in management leadership. The requirements for completing the course consist of attending the lecture days, preparing short essays (preferably prior to the lectures) and a learning journal that is based on the whole course content. Check the course info page in POP Study Guide. Find the link "Course" above. (Moodle is not used in this course.) DO NOT USE the "Send a message to teacher" -link below to send any questions to teachers, because THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE your message in their e-mail inbox! If you have a question, you need to use the regular e-mail.	Lectures Study journal, portfolio and other literary work	Contact teaching: 0 % Distance learning: 0 % Self-directed learning: 0 %

Last modified	09.08.2010
Modifier	Ulla Niemi-Ylänen