Module Details
Module Code: |
STGY |
Module Title:
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Strategy, Governance and Leadership
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Title:
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Strategy, Governance and Leadership
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Denis OBrien
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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
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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,
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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,
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Strategic Management & Leadership
Leadership & strategy, key roles of leaders in creating visions & strategies, implementation of
leadership and management strategies,
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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.
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Trends and challenges in Strategic Managment & Leadership
Global challenges for mangers and leaders,Strategic & leadership trends and contemporary issues
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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Reassessment Description Re-assessment will take the form of re- submission of assessment tasks.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
12.00 |
12 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Gerry Johnson, , Richard Whittington, , Duncan Angwin, , Patrick Regnér, , and Kevan Scholes. (2019), Exploring Strategy, Text & Cases, 12th. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292282503].
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Peter Guy Northouse. (2021), Leadership, Theory & Practice, 9th. Sage, [ISBN: 9781544397566].
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Ian O'Boyle,Duncan Murray,Paul Cummins. (2015), Leadership in Sport, Routledge, p.264, [ISBN: 9781317594987].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Jill Solomon. (2020), Corporate Governance and Accountability, 5th. John Wiley & Sons, p.336, [ISBN: 9781119561200].
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Scott, David. (2014), Contemporary Leadership in Sport Organizations, Human Kinetics, p.264, [ISBN: 9781450477536].
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Gillian Watson,Stefanie Reissner. Developing Skills for Business Leadership, [ISBN: 9781843983163].
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Trevor Slack,Milena M. Parent. (2006), Understanding Sport Organizations, Human Kinetics, p.355, [ISBN: 9780736056397].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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International Journal of Sport
Psychology. ..
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Journal of Applied Social Psychology. ., ..
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Journal of Sport Behavior. ., ..
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Leadership and Organiastion Development. ., ..
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Journal of Management. ., ..
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The Leadership Quarterly. ., ..
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Human Relations. ., ..
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Journal of Sports Sciences. ., ..
| Other Resources |
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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.
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Sport Ireland. Website,
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Director of Corporate Enforcement. Website,
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