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LevelPsychological and Social Aspects of the Management of Organisations (B-KUL-H04D9A)
Aims
This course is an introduction to the science of leadership and the development of leadership in organisations.
Organisation psychology is the study of the how and what people think, feel and behave in organisations. Research in organisation psychology related different aspects of organisations, such as individual employees (for example personality, motivation, leadership, decisions), groups (for example characteristics, processes, cooperation) and organisation characteristics (for example job, design, culture, organisation change).
Leaders play an important role in steering and influencing all of these aspects of the organisation. This course aims at understanding and gaining insights in the importance of leadership in organisations in the science of leadership.
Previous knowledge
No previous knowledge is required.
Course material
Text book
Slides, transparencies, courseware
Toledo / e-platform
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H09Q1A : Leadership and Strategic Management
Is also included in other courses
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Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling
120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (Manufacturing and Management) 120 ects.
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Activities
3.0 ects. Management of Organisations: Psychological and Social Aspects (B-KUL-H04D9a)
Content
The following themes are covered
INDIVIDUAL
- Leadership and power
- Organisation justice and ethics
- Perceptions and development
- Motivation and personality
- Job satisfaction and commitment
- The role of emotions in organisations
GROUPS
- Groups and teams
- Decision making and negotiations
ORGANISATION- Culture and structure of organisations
Aims
This course is an introduction to the science of leadership and the development of leadership in organisations.
Organisation psychology is the study of the how and what people think, feel and behave in organisations. Research in organisation psychology related different aspects of organisations, such as individual employees (for example personality, motivation, leadership, decisions), groups (for example characteristics, processes, cooperation) and organisation characteristics (for example job, design, culture, organisation change).Leaders play an important role in steering and influencing all of these aspects of the organisation. This course aims at understanding and gaining insights in the importance of leadership in organisations in the science of leadership.
- Students will know what leadership entails and understand which domains in organizations it has an impact on. They will be able to describe the most relevant theories in leadership research.
- Students will be able to analyze a practical leadership case or problem and identify relevant theoretical markers. From this, they can distill tangible actions for leadership development.
- Students will prepare a presentation in group and use the book and scientific papers as documentation.
- Students will identify the strong and weak points of their abilities to cooperate and discuss teaching material. They will also gain experience in leading a discussion session.
- Students will reflect on their knowledge with regard to leadership (theories). In a paper, they will describe their personal and theoretical reflections.
Course material
Greenberg, J., & Baron, R. (2008). Behavior in organizations (ninth
edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Optional text:Yukl, G. (2006). Leadership in organizations. New Jersey: Pearson.
