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Managerial Work and Effective Communication in Organization (10 cr)

Code: V1405-3001

General information


Enrollment

26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

Timing

05.01.2019 - 08.05.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual proportion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea university of applied sciences

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers

  • Sanna Puhakka

Teacher in charge

Tuula Perätalo

Groups

  • SWV216SN
  • SRV216SN
  • SSV216SA

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- comprehend the basic concepts of management and organization
- comprehend the managerial roles, responsibilities and tasks
- know the life cycle and phases of employment relationship
- act responsibly as a member of organization
- actively develop organization
- apply values and ethics in management
- know the basic concepts of organizational communication
- is familiar with labour legislation

Teaching methods

This course consists of five learning packages. Each of them will give you one grade. It's your choice how many packages you will perform. The first one is an online exam and it's mandatory. When you have passed it you will have grade 1. You can stop there or you can continue to perform more learning packages.Their topics are
- Self Leadership
- Management & leadership
- Labour legislation
- Organizational communication
If you perform e.g. three learning packages your grade will be 3 and if you perform all five learning packages your grade will be 5. You can't perform any learning packages after the deadline.

Learning materials and recommended literature

You can do the exam in English or in Finnish.
You should select one of the following books for the exam:
Esimiesosaaminen liiketoiminnan menestystekijänä, Hyppänen Riitta (2013)
You will find it in the Laurea library.
or e-book:
Mastering People Management: Build a Successful Team: Motivate, Empower and Lead People
by Thomas, Mark
Other material will be available in Optima.

Important dates

The only contact session will be held at 11.1. (10.15 - 12).

Content and scheduling

The basic topics are:
- Self Leadership
- Management & leadership
- Labour legislation
- Organizational communication

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

This course consists of five learning packages. Each of them will give you one grade. It's your choice how many packages you will perform. The first one is an online exam and it's mandatory. When you have passed it you will have grade 1. You can stop there or you can continue to perform more learning packages.
If you perform e.g. three learning packages your grade will be 3 and if you perform all five learning packages your grade will be 5. You can't perform any learning packages after the deadline.