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6.14 Leadership and Management Aims The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand theories
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of leadership and management and how to use leadership and management skills to improve motivation and performance. The learner will also understand the development and effectiveness of teams. 6 H/503/5200 60 15 Pass To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Additional assessment guidance is provided on the ATHE sample assignment brief. In order to achieve this unit the learner will need to demonstrate a full understanding of the concepts of leadership and management and the difference between them. Learners will need to evaluate the role and usefulness of teams within organisations. The work must be illustrated with exemplar material from research and from the learner’s practical experience in employment, as a learner and from working in teams.
Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
1. Understand theories of leadership and management
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2. Understand how to improve motivation and performance through the application of relevant leadership skills
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3. Understand the development and effectiveness of teams
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Analyse concepts of leadership and Management Evaluate key management and leadership Theories Assess the challenges of leadership and management practice Analyse key motivational theories and how they influence organisational success Evaluate the role of leadership and management in employee motivation Analyse the contribution of performance management techniques as organisational Processes Analyse the development of teams Analyse roles and models of team leadership Evaluate the role and usefulness of teams within the organization
Indicative Content 1. Understand theories of leadership and management Concepts of leadership and management Difficulties of defining leadership, classification of leadership (eg. dimensions, processes, personality), leadership as a process, power and influence, the importance of common goals, leaders and followers/ leadership of groups, leadership skills Leadership and management theories London School of International Business | www.LSIB.co.uk
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