MMM128-Entrepreneurial Leadership

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2019/0

Email: s.janjuhajivraj@henley.reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

This module introduces students to the characteristics and skills that underpin Entrepreneurial leadership.

Using scholarly literature and case studies this module discusses how this form of leadership is applied in difference contexts, from family businesses to corporates and start up-firms.

The module has a strong practical application and uses real life case studies.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Understanding components of entrepreneurial leadership and the traits and behaviours that underpin effective leadership in different contexts.

Recognise how leadership influences and is influenced by the structure and culture of the organisation.

Distinction between managing and leading teams.

Understand the impact of diversity in the quality decision-making.

Demonstrate reflective thinking in relation to individual development working in teams.

Additional outcomes:

Students will learn to work independently under pressure of time, and to organise diverse empirical material.

Students will demonstrate their development in building their leadership skills, ability to provide constructive feedback.

Cultivate their strengths as reflective individuals.

Outline content:

1) Entrepreneurial leadership: what is it? Differentiating leadership from management.



2) Leading in different organisations; corporates, SMEs, family firms, voluntary organisations.



3) Leadership traits & emotional intelligence.



5) Innovation and creativity the dividends for leadership.



6) Inclusive leadership.



7) Branding your leadership.



8) Why do we need to think about diversity in leadership?



9) Growing from management to leadership to greater leadership.



10) Review portfolio and next steps.

Global context:

Case studies and research drawn from global case studies as well as drawing on the international composition of students and their own experiences.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

2 Assignments:

1. Case study: Description of leadership and teamwork in a case study chosen by the student, answering specific questions. Week 15; 9th December 2019.


2. Portfolio: reflective journal on student’s development during Autumn and Spring term. Week 9 Spring term. Week 28; 10th March 2019.

Formative assessment methods:

Preparation for seminars, presentations provide opportunities for feedback during sessions – this is not marked.

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A weighted average mark of coursework of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

In August/ September by course work resubmission only.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 19 July 2019