IND415 Development and Organizational Learning
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leaders:
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- Anders Ragnar Örtenblad
- Torbjørn Bjorvatn
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.Textbooks are in English, and international students are offered special tuition in English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's Programme in Shift Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Master's Programme in Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Master's Programme in Innovation and Knowledge Development
Teaching language
Norwegian.Textbooks are in English, and international students are offered special tuition in English.Course contents
In the course, the student gains insight into key concepts within the management subject, with emphasis on practical management psychology. Based on concrete situations in working life, the student will be skilled in meeting and leading people. the course emphasizes the student's own development as a leader. More important than theory is therefore the student's reflection on his or her own qualities and skills. In a separate section, an introduction is given to organizational theory, where both organizational structure and organizational behavior are elucidated.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Be aware of your own qualities and skills as a leader
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Know key concepts and models for practical management in different situations
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Be able to discuss moral and ethical aspects of leadership
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Master inportant concepts in organizational theory
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Be able to take on leadership roles in work and business
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Through wise management could contribute to efficient organizations and jobs of good quality.
Examination requirements
None.
Teaching methods
Lectures, videos, discussions, presentations and group work. Workload is estimated to be comprised of approximately 200 hours.
Evaluation
The Head of study programme, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written home assignment .
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ORG972 – Team development and organizational learning | 7.5 |
| IND411 – Team Management and Co-operation 1 | 5 |