Objectives and competences
The course introduces the subjects of Leadership of organizations.
Basic goals of course are: introduction of Leadership of organizations, presentation of different theoretical and practical approaches for study of organizations’ leadership, presentation of influence of organizations’ leadership on business of organizations, and presentation of different starting points for appropriate leadership of organizations. In this course students: enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of business processes and are able to apply it, gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice in the field of business processes’ management, acquire different approaches for consideration of business processes’ leadership, and acquire advanced knowledge of basic theoretical approaches in the field of business processes’ leadership. They also become familiar with the management of organizations in the context of digitalization.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
Communication skills, capability of application of knowledge, skills for analyzing of situation, and capacity to practical use of knowledge.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Basic areas of course are:
1. Characteristics of leadership in organizations and leadership process
2. Main characteristics of leaders, authority and power of a leader
3. Delegation in frame leadership
4. Personality theories of leadership
5. Behavioral theories of leadership
6. Situational theories of leadership
7. Motivation, communication and group work in leadership process
8. Trends in leadership
9. Leadership in the “digitalization era”
10. From functional to process oriented organization
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Process oriented organization and leading of processes
12. Management of business processes
13. Business processes in companies
14. Modeling of processes in companies
15. Leading of processes in manufacturing and service companies
16. Renewal of processes in companies and trends in the field of renewal and leading of processes.
17. Management challenges in the context of digitalization
18. Leading of processes in digitalization era
19. Consideration of cases regarding leading the processes and renewal of processes in companies.
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- discussion groups;
- videos and films;
- case studies;
- student presentation and independent study
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding
Students:
1. Acquire specific knowledge in the field of business processes.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the field of business processes’ management.
3. Learn to recognise business processes and their inter-connections in the field of business.
4. Develop the skills to interpret the gained results for leadership of business processes.
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches for leadership of business processes.
6. Are able to pursue further analysis regarding leadership of business processes.
7. Are qualified for leadership of business processes in different organizations.
8. Can demonstrate awareness of wider social and environmental ethical issues related with leadership of business processes in different organizations.
9. Are qualified for leadership of organizations in the context of digitalization.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real professional problems, with minimum guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information about management of business processes in literature and praxis.
3. Synthesize different knowledge and procedures and are aware of importance of use of professional literature about leadership of business processes.
4. Can select appropriate techniques for problem solving and are able to evaluate the importance and significance of data.
5. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints.
Readings
Osnovna literatura / Essential sources:
Potočan, V., Nedelko Z. (2021). Vodenje podjetij (zapiski predavanj). EPF, Maribor
Nedelko, Z. (2013). Vodenje podjetij. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta, 2013.
Izbrana poglavja iz/Some Chapters from:
Potočan, V., Dabić, M. (2012). Managementska orodja v poslovnem okolju. EPF, Maribor.
Možina, S. (idr.) (2002). Management: Nova znanja za uspeh. Didakta, Radovljica.
Dodatna literature / Additional sources:
Izbrana poglavja iz/Some Chapters from:
Daft, R. (2013): Organization Theory and Design. South-Western College Publishing, Mason.
Buriton, R. (2001): Business Process Management: Profiting from Process. SAMS, New York.
Seznam dodatnih študijskih materialov in revij bo razdeljen študentom ob začetku predavanj.
A list of additional study materials (published studies, journals, etc.) will be distributed when the module begins.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - active participation on lectures and workshops ; 20%
- making on writtten theme; 30%
- 2 colloquiums or written examination 50%
