EPN-V2

ØAADM4300 Work Environment and Leadership Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Arbeidsmiljø og ledelse
Study programme
Master Programme in Business Administration
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Curriculum
SPRING 2020
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

An individual, written 4-hour exam at the end of the semester.

Recommended preliminary courses

Applied Statistical Methods and Strategic Human Resources Management.

Required preliminary courses

A list of reference aids allowed will be published on our website.

Learning outcomes

Letter grading A-F.

Content

The course¿s overall perspective is that mapping and developing a good working environment in organisations is a leadership responsibility.

The following topics will be elucidated:

  • What is meant by working environment, and why is knowledge of it important to present and future leaders?
  • Job satisfaction, engagement, empowerment, creativity and efficiency
  • Interaction in organisations - organisational climate, organisational culture and conflict resolution/negotiation
  • Health in organisations - health promotion work, stress, burnout and sickness absence
  • Interaction between management and working environment
  • Mapping/measuring and changing organisations

Teaching and learning methods

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

Course requirements

A-F.

Assessment

Det benyttes ekstern og intern sensor på alle besvarelsene.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All reference aids are allowed as long as the rules for source references are followed.

Grading scale

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.

Examiners

An external examiner will assess the papers with an internal examiner.

Course contact person

Beate Elstad