BASICS OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS 10.2.–7.5.

2021

LITO 2021

Course syllabus

CONTENTS

Management and leadership

• the development of leadership thinking and leadership theory

• key concepts of management leading culture, innovation, and change

Organizations and organizational behavior

• organizational structure
• organizational culture
• organizational life

Human resource management

• human resource management

• leading individuals, teams, and groups
• motivation and coaching learning organization

Strategic thinking and strategic tools

• the development of strategic thinking and strategy

• strategic management in the global environment
• ethics, corporate social responsibility

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

• examine organizations and organizational behavior

• understand key concepts and functions of management and organization
• name the key concepts and theories in the areas of an organization,
management, and leadership
• name key concepts and evaluate the functions of human resource
management
• describe the key functions and tools of strategic management
• understand how business is affected by global networks identify and
• identify and develop leadership skills
• apply theory to practical leadership and management situations

Course literature

Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy Judge & Timothy Campbell: Organizational

Behavior, Second Edition, Dawsonera e-Book collection (in some libraries
available as an e-Book through MyiLibrary). There are other editions of this
book that can be used as well. You will find the book chapters from the
weekly program.

Additional course literature (such as journal articles) is indicated in the weekly

program.

In some of the assignments you are encouraged to find additional

information and use additional references, but of course you can find and use
them whenever you want to improve your work. However, you must
remember to provide appropriate citations and a list of references in your
assignments and portfolio.

COMPULSORY DEADLINES:

• First weekly assignment i.e., orientation week submission 19.2.2021.

• Portfolio submission 6.4.2019. at 11.55 p.m.
• Portfolio peer-evaluations (two per student) 13.4.2021 at 11.55 p.m.
• Completing and passing the exam between 6.4.–13.4.2021 or 16.4.–
7.5.2021.

COURSE WORKLOAD

• Assignments 134 h
 • Online lectures 10 h
• Portfolio and peer feedback 50 h
• Exam 10 h
• Literature (approximately 268 pages) 64 h
• Total 134 (5 ECTS)

Please read through carefully all course instructions below!

In all technical issues you can direct your question to Mikko Arasmaa
(mikko.arasmaa@utu.fi)

We explain below in detail how the course curriculum is covered over the 9-
week intensive study period. You will find all information about how to
engage with the weekly program, course literature, as well as information
about the compulsory assignments, course evaluation and final grading. The
figure below demonstrates the cycle of completing the weekly assignments.

1. Familiarize yourself with the weekly material.

2. Do the weekly assignments and remember to post them to forums etc.,

(depending on the week).
3. Write the personal portfolio reflection.

4. Copy the (improved) weekly assignment and personal portfolio reflection to

your portfolio.

Weekly assignments

There is an assignment every week, that is 7 weeks. You may also complete
the assignments ahead of schedule.

Weekly assignments concern a certain theme. You are asked, for example, to
find additional information, utilize the course book, or watch videos. You will
return the weekly assignments and often also comment on other people's
work. Also, the course instructors will follow the discussion and comments.

Personal portfolio

In addition to weekly assignments, you will compile all weekly assignments

and personal portfolio reflections from each week into one portfolio and add
additional reflection that is instructed separately every week. There is a
template in this platform that you can use. After the deadline, the portfolio
cannot be improved. The deadline for the portfolio is 6.4. at 11.55 p.m. This
deadline cannot be postponed (not even if you encounter technical
difficulties), so make sure you submit your portfolio on time and do not leave
it to the last minute!

Peer evaluation

You will complete a peer evaluation for two of peer's portfolio. You will see
the two portfolios here in the platform after the portfolio deadline. The
deadline for the two evaluations is 13.4. at 11.55 p.m.

Why peer evaluation?

By evaluating peer assignment, you will learn more about the content, but
also improve your skills in giving constructive written feedback, which is often
demanded, for example, in virtual teamwork. You should also remember that
the style of the feedback needs to be carefully considered. You develop
critical thinking by analyzing your peer's assignment and problem-solving by
suggesting ideas for improvement.

NB! If you do not provide sufficient peer evaluation (i.e., comments only on
language, outlook, or very generally), your score will be automatically
deducted by 10 points.

Exam

During 18.-24.11.2019 you will complete an online exam that deals with key
concepts in this course. The exam is in the platform, so you can complete it
anywhere you want. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions. You
have 60 minutes to complete the exam and you may do it whenever you want
during the above period. The exam counts for 50 points in the course grade.
To pass the course, you will have to get at least 25 points in the exam. A re-
exam will be open 6.4.–13.4. (during this period, you can complete the exam
twice). There are no additional exams. The time periods of the exams cannot
be changed. You will see your score in the platform after the exam is closed
(the following day).

Language

You may use either Finnish or English in the assignments. However, all the
assignments must be completed by using the same language. Finnish and
English portfolios will be returned into different locations.

COURSE GRADE

The course grade consists of peer-evaluation of your portfolio (2 x 25 points)

and online exam (50 points). In the exam, you must get at least 25 points in
order to pass the course. Concerning the peer evaluations, you must receive
at least 5 points from both evaluations.
Assignments and evaluation

• Portfolio (including seven weekly assignments and seven personal

reflections)
• Peer evaluation (2 x 25 points)
• Exam (50 points)

The grades will be as follows:

Grade 5 at least 88 points

Grade 4 at least 76 points
Grade 3 at least 64 points
Grade 2 at least 52 points
Grade 1 (to pass the course) at least 40 points.

Please note, that if the student fails to meet the compulsory deadlines, (s)he
cannot be given a grade regardless of his/her points. In addition, make sure
you have registered to the course in your own home university. If not, you will
not receive a grade.

Course schedule with deadlines

You can return the weekly assignments whenever you want, but we provide a
suggested timetable for completing the course.

However, the other deadlines cannot be postponed.

Task Deadline

Weekly assignment 1 19.2. (compulsory deadline)

Weekly assignment 2 19.2. (suggested deadline)

 Weekly assignment 3 26.2. (suggested deadline)

Weekly assignment 4 5.3. (suggested deadline)

Weekly assignment 5 12.3. (suggested deadline)

Weekly assignment 6 19.3. (suggested deadline)

Weekly assignment 7 26.3. (suggested deadline)

6.4. at 11.55 pm this deadline cannot be

Personal portfolio
postponed!

Peer Evaluation 13.4. this deadline cannot be postponed.

Exam 6.4.–13.4. this period cannot be changed.

2nd and 3rd re-exam 16.4.–7.5. this period cannot be changed.

Please note, that if the student fails to meet the compulsory deadlines, (s)he
cannot be given a grade.