ORG432-G Communication and Cooperation

Master's Programme in Information and Communication Technology

Autumn

English

On successful completion of the course, the student should:

  • Be able to identify different challenges concerning leadership in cross-cultural teams.
  • Know how to establish well-functioning teams and also be able to see their own personality and problem solving skills and consequences for team effectiveness.
  • Be able to structure teamwork and solve personal conflicts within the team.
  • Be capable of writing their own analysis of team development and team processes.

Introduction to the theory of leadership and team development. Traits and motivation concerning leadership and followership. Leadership behaviour and leadership styles. Influencing tactics of a leader. How to motivate and coach team members. Development of creativity and innovation. Ethic behaviour in the leadership role and theory about communication and conflict resolution skills in team. How effective teams can be established.

Seminar course including lectures, exercises and group work. Compulsory assignments.

Compulsory assignments must be approved. Information about the compulsory assignments will be given in Fronter at the start of the course.

Written reflection report. Graded assessment.

Master's level

Programme Coordinator Ole-Christoffer Granmo

Available on request

The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

ORG405- G - 5 ECTS credits
OR-4150- G - 5 ECTS credits
OR-4150- G2 - 5 ECTS credits

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2012-13
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