Leadership, Communication and Cooperation

The course is taught entirely in English. The course is open for Norwegian students and exchange students.

Objectives
The purpose of this course is to broaden students' understanding of processes related to leadership, communication and cooperation in organizations. Based on selected readings and lectures as a background for case discussions, role-play and exercises the course builds on active student participation and experience in a group development process. Thereby aiming to develop their understanding of the complicated processes groups experience.

Required background
Students are expected to have as a minimum an introductory organization course as background. Norwegian students specializing in organization will have priority subject to previous grades.

There will be a limit of 25 students admitted to the course. Admittance according to an optimal mix of students. Third year students will have priority over second year students.

Course description
The course will consist of a combination of lectures, case discussions, group assignments, role-play/exercises and student presentations of course material. All classroom activities will be in English. Students must be able to express themselves in English both orally and in writing.

Active student participation in exercises and through discussions and presentation of literature is expected and make up part of the course grade.

Evaluation form
Class participation, presentations, and group assignments will make up approximately 40% of the final grade.
A three hour individual written exam will count for approximately 60% of the final grade.

Themes covered
-         Leadership
-         The individual
-         Group processes
-         Culture
-         Communication
-         Co-operation
-         Conflict

Literature
Compendium consisting of selected readings.
Vecchio, Robert P. (2006) Organizational Behavior : Core Concepts. 6.ed.
Mason, Ohio, Thomson South-Western.