Aspects of Management practice (HL00BT34-3004)

The object of the course
The object of the course is that you understand the significance of managerial work as a success factor for organizations and are able to develop managerial work.

Course competences
Business competence
Operating in a workplace
Learning to learn

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to managerial work and recognize different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to comprehensively identify the areas of managerial work from different perspectives and understand the impact of managerial work on the work community. You understand the effect of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to describe your view of human and your management style.

Basic knowledge of Business Administration

Manager’s position and responsibility
Manager’s duties and roles
Theories and styles of leadership
Leadership and influence
View of human
Motivation and encouragement
Development as a manager

Tools
Methods for developing managerial work in the work community

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to managerial work and recognize different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to comprehensively identify areas of managerial work from different perspectives and understand the impact of managerial work on the work community. You understand the effect of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to describe your view of human and your management style. You are capable of creating illustrative documents related to the contents of the course.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to present knowledge related to managerial work as well as different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to comprehensively identify areas of managerial work from different perspectives and understand the impact of managerial work on the work community. You understand the effect of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to describe your view of human and your management style. You are able to utilize theories to prepare illustrative and consistent documents.

Good 3
You are able to compare knowledge related to managerial work as well as different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to comprehensively identify areas of managerial work from different perspectives and are able to assess the impact of managerial work on the work community. You are able to analyze the effect of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to describe your view of human and develop your management style. You are able to use relevant theories to prepare illustrative, consistent and well-reasoned documents.

Very good 4
You compare and analyze knowledge related to managerial work as well as different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to comprehensively identify areas of managerial work from different perspectives and are able to analyze the impact of managerial work on the work community. You are able to plan solution alternatives to increase the positive impact of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to assess your view of human and develop your management style in a goal-oriented manner. Your reporting is logical, analytical and competent, and you are able to evaluate the contents of the documents you have prepared.

Excellent 5
You are able to create new points of view based on theories and methods related to managerial work. You are able to comprehensively identify areas of managerial work from different perspectives and are able to analyze the impact of managerial work on the work community. You are able to analyse, plan and develop solution alternatives to increase the positive impact of managerial work on work performance and well-being at work. You are able to critically assess your view of human and develop your management style in response to the needs of the work community. You reporting is logical and convincing and demonstrates critical thinking. You are capable of preparing documents that meet the professional requirements.

Please notice that this course replaces the previously conducted courses Supervisory Work and Esimiestyö (in Finnish).

Finnish

Webinars
Flipped learning
Independent studying and learning assignments
Group work (areas of management practice, familiarizing with the everyday life of the manager)
Group discussions and peer learning
Self-reflection

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introduction and guidance to course themes and assignments
Guidance of group work and group discussions
Group specific feedback
Peer guidance
Personal guidance and feedback on the personal essay

The grade for the course is based on the competence shown in the personal essay and in the group work related to the everyday life of the manager.

Hyppänen, R. 2013. Esimiesosaaminen: Liiketoiminnan menestystekijä. Helsinki: Edita.
Järvinen, P. 2012. Esimiestyön vaikeus ja viisaus. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.

Laura Sjöman

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Online lessons 24 h
Independent study and personal learning assignments 61 h
Group study 50 h

Group study is possible to replace with a personal assignment by agreeing about it with the teacher in the beginning of the course.

During the course, online lessons, independent study, group work and group discussions will alternate. Additionally, personal learning assignments and personal essay will be completed throughout the duration of the course.

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Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide.

The course assessment methods include:
Self-evaluation of own competence
The group's peer assessment
Teacher's assessment of competence

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

Online learning

5 cr

5 cr

School of Business