Course

Leadership and HRM (MSB200)

This advanced course offers a comprehensive exploration of leadership and HRM strategies in contemporary organisations. It delves into the core principles, theories, and practical applications crucial for effective leadership and human resource management. Through an engaging blend of theory and real-world case studies, students will gain insights into the symbiotic relationship between leadership and HRM, understanding their pivotal roles in driving organizational success and fostering high performance. Participants will emerge equipped with the skills to navigate complexities, harness talent, and optimize strategies to propel organizational growth in dynamic, modern business environments.

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 6th for the spring semester.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2024-2025. Merk at det kan komme endringer.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Fakta

Emnekode

MSB200

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

The course stresses the importance of students comprehending, communicating, and applying theories in leadership and HRM. The content covers key aspects:

  1. Exploring the contributions of leadership and HRM in organizational settings.
  2. Understanding the significance of leadership and HRM for employee success and satisfaction.
  3. Investigating how leaders and HRM can enhance the organizational climate and drive change.
  4. Identifying specific strategies that leaders and HRM can employ to cultivate a supportive workplace environment and promote positive employee behaviour.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

• Remember fundamental challenges and concepts in organizational leadership and HRM research and practice.

• Summarize leadership, HRM, and organizational behavior, drawing from various scientific theories and concepts.

• Critically evaluate empirical findings and concepts, recognizing limitations within specific phenomena or questions.

• Interpret human behavior and experiences within a business context, acknowledging the roles and responsibilities inherent in leadership and HRM.

• Discuss the ethical aspects and diversity and inclusion policies of leadership and HRM.

Skills: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

• Create a strategic approach to applying leadership and HRM best practices.

• Apply theoretical perspectives on leadership and HRM in real-world contexts.

• Evaluate the advantages of leadership and HRM within organizations.

• Evaluate existing leadership and HRM ethical policies and diversity and inclusion practices effectively.

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 1/1 3 Hours Letter grades Inspera assessment — —


Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Assignment (in groups), 80% mandatory participation

Fagperson(er)

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Course coordinator:

Aldijana Bunjak

Method of work

The course is mainly conducted as a combination of lectures, exercises, assignments, compulsory attendance and group work. The scheduled lectures will introduce various topics that the students will work on through self-study and group work.

Preparations for lectures

Lectures (tentatively 12 * 2 hours)

Self-study

Individual exam

Group work

Exercises/assignments/case studies

80% compulsory attendance

Åpent for

Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing Business Administration - Master of Science
Exchange programmes at UIS Business School

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Course coordinator:

Aldijana Bunjak

Tilbys av

UiS Business School

UiS School of Business and Law

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1