IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject (*) INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP Code 20735204
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Psychology
Coordinator
GONZALEZ RECIO, SONIA
 E-mail sonia.gonzalez@urv.cat
Lecturers
GONZALEZ RECIO, SONIA
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General description and relevant information <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION. In this course, you will learn what is the organizational leadership and how this contributes to the sustained success of any organisation. It is not by chance that leadership is always the first criterion in any organizational excellence model. The current and future performance of any organisation is closely correlated to the quality of its leadership. </p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 B2.1 Lead and define multidisciplinary teams that can respond to technical changes and management needs in national and international contexts and in poorly defined situations.
 B2.2 Provide purpose and direction. Influence and guide others in order to improve performance and achieve objectives.
 B2.3 Create a suitable environment for personal development.
 B2.4 Pool knowledge and recognise the difficulties inherent in making judgements and taking decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited information, especially when such decisions require reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice
 B6.1 Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation.
Construct a discourse that is structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas.
Produce a persuasive, consistent and precise discourse that can explain complex ideas and effectively interact with the audience.
 B2.1 Identify and explain key bahaviours for promoting continual improvement and innovation within the organisation.
Explain the principal models of transformational leadership based on behaviours.
 B2.2 Identify and explain key behaviours to maximise the potential of the individuals in the organisation.
 B2.3 Create and strengthen a stimulating and appropriate environment for individual development.
 B2.4 Identify and describe the elements that constitute an excellent management system.
Identify and distinguish between the functions of leadership and management.
 B6.1 Be aware of gender and other inequalities in their student and/or professional activity.
Be able to give arguments based on social values and make proposals for the improvement of the community.
Be personally and professionally committed to applying the ethical and deontological concepts of their field of expertise.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction to leadership: concepts and leadership models Differencies between leadership and management.
Leadership definition
Leadership models
Leading teams Work teams
Lidership styles
Leader skills
The leader in the organization Leadership and talent
Leadership and healthy organizations

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
videoconferencing
B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
 13 13 26
Problem solving, exercises
B2.1
B2.2
 0 20 20
Presentations / oral communications
B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
B2.4
 2 3 5
Reading written documents and graphs
B2.1
B2.4
 0 18 18
Personal attention
0.5 0 0.5
 
Mixed tests
B2.1
B2.2
 2 2 4
Validation tests
0.5 0 0.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction to the subject: purpose, objectives, working plan, and assessment method.
videoconferencing Presentation of subject content, presentation of activities, problem solving and queries using videoconferencing. This activity requires students and lecturers to be present at the same time and the amount of interaction depends on the objectives. It may be recorded so that it can be made available to students in the virtual classroom.
Problem solving, exercises Students analyse and solve problems or practical exercises related to the subject.
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentations by the students on particular issues
Reading written documents and graphs Students read and work on documents published in a variety of formats. The documents can be selected or produced by the lecturers so that students can develop the more theoretical competencies and acquire the knowledge they need for practical activities.
Personal attention Tutoring of students according to the schedule that will be timely communicated.

Personalized attention
Description
On-site attendance hours for students on previous request via e-mail or moodle, or virtual by the same way

This academic course, the consultation will be online.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
B2.1
B2.2
 Students analyse and solve problems or practical exercises related to the subject. 25%
Presentations / oral communications
B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
B2.4
 Oral presentations by the students on particular issues (previous written presentation) 25%
Mixed tests
B2.1
B2.2
 Exam that contains a mixture of múltiple-choice qüestions and short case studies 50%
Validation tests
Activities to confirm the student's identity and validate that she/he is the author of certain evaluation tests carried out throughout the course.
Others  

Participation

 
Other comments and second exam session

In order to compute the final score for the subjet, the student must get a minimum grade of 5 (out of 10) in each of the elements of the assessment method.The second call will involve carrying out an exam and a work that will be specified at the beginning of the classes.Throughout the assessment activities, all the cell phones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets must be switched off and placed out of sight, unless they are expressly authorized by the professor.

Sources of information

Basic James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, The Leadership Challenge, 3rd edition, Jossey-Bass

Complementary Tom Rath, Barry Conchie, Strengths-Based Leadership, 2008, Gallup Press
European Foundation for Quality Management, EFQM Excellence Model, 2013, EFQM Publications
D. Goleman, R. Boyatzis, A. McKee, Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence, 2002, Harvard Business School Press
Josep M. Costa, Gestió de la qualitat en un món de serveis, 1998, Edicions 2000
P.R. Scholtes, The Leader’s Handbook: Making Things Happen, Getting Things Done, 1998, McGraw-Hill

Recommendations
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