Unit Reference: H/507/1582 – Leadership and the Organisation

Unit Aims

Through a study of leadership styles, current theory and models learners will be gain an appreciation of leadership skills and their importance at all levels in organisations and for specific purposes.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes

When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:

1. Evaluate the impact of different leadership qualities and skills in organisations.

1.1 Identify different skills and characteristics of successful leaders.

1.2 Assess how different leadership styles can influence an organisation.

2. Research current theories, models and principles of leadership.

2.1 Appreciate and comment on different leadership theories, models and principles.

2.2 Discriminate between the leadership skills needed for different tasks in organisations and at different levels, from strategic to team leader.

2.3 Evaluate the usefulness of leadership theories, models and principles.

3. Analyse the leadership skills required for specific situations.

3.1 Discuss how an organisation’s objectives can influence choice of leadership style.

3.2 Evaluate different industries and sectors and what leadership styles may be most suited to them. 3.3 Evaluate different organisation functions and situations and what leadership styles may be most suited to them.

3.4 Identify methods of leadership development suitable for a range of different contexts.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

This unit will involve the student engaging in a process of research on an independent and group basis into the subject matter. The unit tutors will provide initial support sessions in a workshop and will be available for subsequent support.