Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	Managing in a Political Environment
School	Educational Enterprise
Department	Wiley
Module Code	07 28480
Module Lead	Philip Whiteman
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module focuses on the importance of political leadership in public service management. The module introduces students to the main theoretical perspectives on political leadership and the role of officers/civil servants, and how these have developed and relate to the dynamics of the management and governance of public services. The module includes research on international perspectives about political leadership. Students will study the roles of public sector managers in supporting political leadership, including the provision of expert advice, and the skills needed to manage the interface between political and managerial leadership.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain the theories and concepts which distinguish political, professional and managerial leadership in public services. Apply the skills required to operate in the interface environment. Explain the necessary professional competences required to develop and maintain effective relationships with politicians.
Assessment	28480-01 : DL assessment in canvas : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1 assessed Blog (10%), 2 assessed Group Discussions (5% each), preparation of a written exercise (based on own organisation) (30%), and completion of a 1500 word Essay (50%). Reassessment: Completion of a 3000 word essay (100%).
Other	None
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