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Contemporary management and leadership 781


 
Module code OBS 781
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

Objective of the module:
The purpose of the module is to develop the management and leadership skills of students so that they can make effective decisions where amongst others; ethics, motivation, innovation and change aspects of a typical business enterprise are concerned.
Study themes:
• Managers and managing;
• Ethics, social responsibility and diversity;
• The manager as decision maker;
• The manager as a planner and strategist;
• Managing organisational structure;
• Organisational control and culture;
• The manager as a person;
• Motivation;
• Leadership;
• Groups and teams and
• Communication.
Module credits 20.00
Prerequisites OBS 320
Contact time 1 lecture per week
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Business Management
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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