Module Title:Communications Leadership and Motivation
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by Lectures, in class discussions, case studies, problem solving exercises, video, and self directed learning. The module materials will be presented on the college Blackboard platform. Lectures may also be provided on the Blackboard Collaborate online facility.
Module Aim: The student will be able to outline the key determinants of behaviour in an organisation. The student will understand the factors contributing to employee behaviour, motivation and good communication within an organisation. The student will understand how organisations develop a communication and leadership rich environment. Students will understand how important these soft skills of interpersonal communications, intercultural communications, motivation in terms of employees and self-motivation help to drive performance and a performance-based culture.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 On completion of this L.O. students will have a set of skills and tools which will enable them to fulfil their managerial roles more effectively. Specifically: (a) with respect to Communications determine the key barriers to effective communication identify proactive methods of communications which enable strategic communications. Examine the impact of social media within the organisation.
LO2 On completion of this L.O. students will have a set of skills and tools which will enable them to fulfil their managerial roles more effectively. Specifically: with respect to Leadership. Identify the attributes and functions of an effective leader Identify the leadership styles and values that that impact an organisation. Examine how organisation enable effective leadership.
LO3 On completion of this L.O. students will have a set of skills and tools which will enable them to fulfil their managerial roles more effectively. Specifically: with respect to Motivation: capability to perform a motivational audit within an organisation. Identify key motivational factors which impact on work performance Identify the key motivational factors for improving work performance.
LO4 On completion of this L.O. students will have a set of skills and tools which will enable them to fulfil their managerial roles with respect to managing performance. Capability to identify the environmental factors which affect motivation within an organisation. Students will be able to understand how to drive and maintain performance in individuals and team.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
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Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Learners will be required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes through continuous assessment work. There will be one continuous assessment self-directed research project. This formative assessment will require participants to integrate their learning into a work-based context. 1,2,3,4 100.00 Sem 1 End
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No End of Module Formal Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.64
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 3.16
Work - based Learning Per Semester 1.20
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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