Opetussuunnitelmat

Objective

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.

Content

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

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Business Administration

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Further information

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