Module Details

Module Code: STGY
Module Title: Strategy, Governance and Leadership
Title: Strategy, Governance and Leadership
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Denis OBrien
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to develop the student's knowledge of the principles and practice of strategic management, governance and leadership. The learner should be able to critically evaluate strategic management, governance and leadership theories, tools
and techniques and apply them to different organisational settings
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the models, concepts and frameworks of strategic management to the corporate/community/voluntary sector
LO2 Undertake a critical analysis of an organisation's strategic position
LO3 Examine the theory of leadership, the various approaches to leadership and evolution of leadership.
LO4 Explore the principles and theories of governance and how it would apply in both the for profit and not for profit sectors.
LO5 Critically evaluate key aspects of strategic management, governance & leadership
LO6 Examine the strategic, goverance and leadership challenges faced by organisations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Strategic Management
Introduction to strategic management, The steps in the strategic planning process: 1 Environmental scanning (external/ internal), 2 Strategic formulation, 3 Implementation and 4 Control. Strategic management and the not for profit sector
Leadership
Definitions of leadership; Universal characteristics of leaders, Differences between leadership and management, Historical development of leadership, Modern theories, styles, ethics and leadership, gender and leadership, toxic leadership,
Leadership Styles and Skills for Management
Concepts, theories & models of leadership related to both the for profit and not for profit (community and voluntary (Sports) sectors), Personal reflection on own leadership styles, Explore individual experience of leadership,
Strategic Management & Leadership
Leadership & strategy, key roles of leaders in creating visions & strategies, implementation of leadership and management strategies,
Governance
Theoretical perspectives on governance. Governance in different types of organizations. Mechanisms of corporate governance - national, international and self-regulation, including regulatory bodies enforcement. Types, roles, responsibilities and accountability of boards executive and non-executive directors. Risk management.
Trends and challenges in Strategic Managment & Leadership
Global challenges for mangers and leaders,Strategic & leadership trends and contemporary issues
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Team project on a company/ organisation to review strategy and the strategic positioning of an organisation.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to demonstrate achievement of the learning
outcomes through continuous assessment work. This work may take the form of an essay, case study, exam, reflection, presentation.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Re-assessment will take the form of re- submission of assessment tasks.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 12.00 12
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gerry Johnson, , Richard Whittington, , Duncan Angwin, , Patrick Regnér, , and Kevan Scholes. (2019), Exploring Strategy, Text & Cases, 12th. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292282503].
  • Peter Guy Northouse. (2021), Leadership, Theory & Practice, 9th. Sage, [ISBN: 9781544397566].
  • Ian O'Boyle,Duncan Murray,Paul Cummins. (2015), Leadership in Sport, Routledge, p.264, [ISBN: 9781317594987].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jill Solomon. (2020), Corporate Governance and Accountability, 5th. John Wiley & Sons, p.336, [ISBN: 9781119561200].
  • Scott, David. (2014), Contemporary Leadership in Sport Organizations, Human Kinetics, p.264, [ISBN: 9781450477536].
  • Gillian Watson,Stefanie Reissner. Developing Skills for Business Leadership, [ISBN: 9781843983163].
  • Trevor Slack,Milena M. Parent. (2006), Understanding Sport Organizations, Human Kinetics, p.355, [ISBN: 9780736056397].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • International Journal of Sport Psychology. ..
  • Journal of Applied Social Psychology. ., ..
  • Journal of Sport Behavior. ., ..
  • Leadership and Organiastion Development. ., ..
  • Journal of Management. ., ..
  • The Leadership Quarterly. ., ..
  • Human Relations. ., ..
  • Journal of Sports Sciences. ., ..
Other Resources
  • Library: IT Carlow has an extensive range on online resources that should be accessed when students are completing their projects wwwlibrary.itcarlow.ie http://www.library.itcarlow.ie. Website.
  • Sport Ireland. Website,
    https://www.sportireland.ie/
  • Director of Corporate Enforcement. Website,
    https://www.odce.ie/
Discussion Note: