The aim of this module is to develop student’s awareness of leadership issues in social care, relating specifically to organisational & team cultures, organisational change and the effects of power and politics. As leadership and organisational change in social care is an ongoing and dynamic subject the syllabus content will be expanded or modified, as the case may be, to reflect developments as set out in this module.In order to progress, all components of module assessment must be passed by students – failure to successfully to complete any component will require repeat assessment/exam.
Approaches to Leadership
Distinguishing leadership roles from management roles.Major leadership theories which may include: skills approach, situational approach, contingency leadership, leader participation theory, collaborative leadership skills approach, servant leadership, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence and leadership, coaching and leadership
The Nature and Models of Change
Evolution of change theory - classical approach developments in organisation theory from certainty to contingency New Paradigms - Planned change, emergent change, developments in change management.
Change Leadership
Understanding the impact of culture, power and politics in change management.
Leadership Development
The management development process, the organisational development process, changing managerial behaviour
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|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |
| Formal Examination | 60 |