Measuring the Leadership / Supervisory Work, Systems and Tools (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The course deepens the students’ know-how in e.g. the area of supervisor-related indicators and systems.

After completing the course the students:
- understand and are able to interpret research data related to supervisory work
- understand the importance of measurement in leadership
- are able to interpret and understand the benefits and significance of the new systems
- are able to take advantage of the latest management tools in their own work communities.

Content (course unit)

How to find topical research data on leadership and how to apply it in one’s own work?
What are the current indicators for supervisory work?
How do information systems help management?
How do leadership systems help management: Lean, standards, etc.?
How do the artificial intelligence, robotics, trends, and social media affect leadership?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the importance of measurement in supervisory work, different leadership tools and is able to name the most commonly used management systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the most common leadership indicators and is able to compare their suitability in different situations. They can choose management tools and systems that are suitable for their work environment from the options provided.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to find extensively research data on leadership and measurement and to apply the information they find in practice. The student knows widely modern systems of leadership and is able to use the latest tools in their own work community.

Location and time

Opintojakso toteutetaan lähiopetuksena TAMKilla, mikäli syksyn Korona-tilanne se sallii.

Exam schedules

Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä; suoritustapa määritellään kurssin alussa.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Arviointikriteerit käydään läpi ensimmäisellä lähikerralla.

Arviointi muodostuu:

- 50 % Mittaaminen ja tutkimustiedon hyödyntäminen

- 50 % Järjestelmät ja johtamisen työkalujen hyödyntäminen

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Valmentaminen, pienryhmätyöskentely, yksilötehtävät; tarkennetaan opintojakson alkaessa.

Learning materials

Tarkentuu opintojakson alkaessa.

Student workload

5 op vastaa 135 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Content scheduling

Tarkentuu kurssin alussa.

Completion alternatives

Ei vaihtoehtoisia suoritustapoja.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Työelämäyhteistyö tapahtuu toteutettavien harjoitustöiden myötä.