The course takes place in period

4 (2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

By the end of the course the student will be
able
to:
Recognize and analyze organizational culture and
by this discusses factors that contribute to a
ethical and sustainable working practice
(knowledge and
attitudes). Explain and interpret actions in
workplaces
that could promote workers well being and that
are
both inclusive and empowering (knowledge and
attitudes) Identify and describe forces of
organizational
change and how these can be actively worked with
in
order to promote innovation and
entrepreneurship.
(knowledge and skills)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be
able to:

1.Name and discuss different theories about
change
leadership in our increased digitalized world

2. Identify a health promoted perspective for
leading
change processes.

3. Give examples on diversity management and
presents
actions that promotes participation and equality
for
workers in order to create sustainable
workplaces.

4. Describe different ethical dilemmas in
working life
and suggests reflexive solutions for building an
a
ethical organizational environment.

5. Point out elements for change leadership that
enhance
innovative sustainable solutions for working
life

Course contents

Change leadership theories
Well being at work
Sustainable workplace
Ethical leadership
Change management

Additional information

Observe that this course is an extensive course
module consisting of three
courses. We encourage and recommend to take them
all, but it is possible to
taker only one course.

Recommended or required reading

Alvesson, M. (2013) Understanding organizational
culture. SAGE publication.
Bolman, L & Deal, T. (2014) Reframing
Organizations:
Artistry, Choice, and Leadership, 5th Edition.
Jossey-Bass.
Komives, S. R. , Lucas, N., & McMahon, T. R.
(2013).
Exploring Leadership : For College Students Who
Want
to Make a Difference (3rd Edition). Wiley.

In addition to these books relevant articles
will
be
announced on ITS learning as the course starts.

Study activities

Internet-based studies - 135 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Course timetable: Starting 1.6.2019 and ending
30.6.2019.

To pass the course the student should pass all
of the following examinations:

Written online exam June 2019 (50points)
Two individual scientific blog texts (40 points)
Individual review and relevant discussion (10
points)

The examinations contribute to the final grade
as follows:

Points and grade:
100-91 points 5
90-81 points 4
80-71 points 3
70-61 points 2
60-51 points 1
50-0 points not accomplished the course

Teacher

  • Forss Mia
  • Hernberg Mervi
  • Tigerstedt Christa

Examiner

Forss Maria

Group size

No limit (103 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Starting 1.6.2019 and ending 30.6.2019

Course enrolment period

2018-04-15 to 2019-07-31

Assessment methods

  • 2019-06-25 - Exams
  • 2019-06-30 - Reports and productions

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