Curricula

Objective

The object of the course
During the course, you will learn how to guide organizations and people to act effectively in accordance with strategy.

Course competences
Business competence: The student has a broad-based understanding of business (marketing, services, management, finances, law, ect.).
The student is able to utilize knowledge-driven leadership to support decision-making.
Learning to learn: The student also takes responsibility for the group learning and sharing what has been learned.
Proactive development: The student is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
Sustainable development: The student is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.

The learning objectives of the course
You are familiar with the factors that affect organisational performance. You understand performance management as a whole (organisation, team, individual level) from the perspectives of different industries and sustainable development. You know the most common methods used in measuring performance and the key principles of knowledge management. You understand the systemic effects of performance management. You also take responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learnt.

Content

Factors contributing to performance
Approaches to performance management
Analysis and measurement of performance and different types of metrics
Critical success factors
Performance management systems
Feedback and rewarding
Guidance methods, development discussions and self-management
Knowledge management and systemic thinking

Qualifications

Knowledge of key concepts and theories of business and management.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You are familiar with the factors that affect organisational performance. You understand performance management as a whole. You are familiar with the most common methods used in performance measurement. You are familiar with the key principles of knowledge management. You are familiar with systemic effects of performance management. You share your learning outcomes with your group.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with the factors that affect organisational performance and understand their significance to practical leadership. You understand performance management as a whole. You understand the significance of metrics in performance management and principles of knowledge management. You are familiar with systemic effects of performance management and you are able to apply those points of views in your work tasks. You share your learning outcomes with your group.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You know the factors affecting organizational performance and are able to analyze and apply them. You analyse and understand performance management as a whole (organizational, team, individual) from the perspective of different industries and sustainable development. You are able to apply the most common methods used in performance measurement as well as key knowledge management principles. You understand the systemic effects of performance management and analyse related perspectives in your tasks. You also take responsibility for group learning and analyze and share what you have learned.

Very good 4
You evaluate the factors affecting organizational performance and are able to analyze and apply them in a multidimensional way. You are able to analyze and evaluate performance management as a whole (organizational, team, individual) from the perspective of different industries and sustainable development. You are able to apply the most common methods used in performance measurement and utilize key knowledge management principles. You understand the systemic effects of performance management and evaluate related perspectives in your tasks. You also take responsibility for group learning and analyse, evaluate and share what you have learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to create new perspectives on factors affecting the performance of organizations and evaluate them multidimensionally and critically. You are able to evaluate and develop performance management as a whole (organizational, team, individual) from the perspective of different industries and sustainable development. You are able to apply and evaluate the most common methods used in performance measurement and utilise key knowledge management principles. You understand the systemic effects of performance management and evaluate related perspectives in your tasks. You also take responsibility for group learning and analyse, evaluate and share what you have learned.