Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students 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 process

- be able to identify, describe and evaluate research problems in ICT

- be able to identify relevant literature and apply theoretical models to the identified research problems

Contents

Introduction to the theory of leadership and team development. Traits and motivation concerning leadership and followership. Leadership behavior and leadership styles. Influencing tactics of a leader. How to motivate and coach team members. Development of creativity and innovation. Ethical behavior in the leadership role and theory about communication and conflict resolution skills in team. How effective teams can be established. The research process from problem to publication. Formulation of problem. Literature search strategies. Development of quantitative research designs. Presentation techniques. Report writing and publication guidelines.

Teaching and learning methods

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

The work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

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

Examinations

One group assignment on the topic communication and cooperation that counts 66 % of the final grade. The groups are normally given joint grades. One group assignment on research methods that counts 34 % of the final grade. The groups are normally given joint grades. Details on the assignments will be given at semester start in the LMS. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ORG432 – Communication and Cooperation. 5
IKT416 – Scientific Methods Seminar. 2.5
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