UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREE PROGRAMME

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Total
Subject Code Subject Name L T P O

CIA
Soft Skills IV – Leadership & Soft - - 2 - 2 30 25 75 100
534S3A
Team Building Skills Skills
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the characteristics, style, traits of leaders, and theories of leadership.
To learn more about self-leadership and developing team-building skills through
C2
case studies and examples.
C3 To understand how to form, manage and lead the team.
C4 To understand the measures of conflict in a team
C5 To explore team roles & processes in developing and managing a team
SYLLABUS
No. of Course
UNIT Details
Hours Objectives
Leadership Theories: Nature of leadership theories &
models of leadership - attributes of effective leaders -
I 6 C1
traits of leadership - interpersonal competence &
leadership
Leadership Styles: Leadership qualities -styles of
leadership -attitudes-role models & new leadership -
II cultural differences and diversity in leadership - leader 6 C2
behaviour leadership in different countries- leadership
ethics & social responsibility.
Leadership Skills: Leadership skills - Leadership &
management - transactional & transformational in
leadership -Strength based leadership in practice - Tasks
III & Relationship approach in leadership - influence tactics 6 C3
of leaders- motivation and coaching skills. Establishing
constructive climate- listening to out group members-
communication and conflict resolution skills.
Team Work: Working in group & teams -
characteristics of effective team- types- team
IV development: Tuckman's team development stages- 6 C4
Belbin team roles - Ginnett - team effectiveness
leadership model.
Exploring team roles & processes: mapping the stages
of group development -Building: and developing teams-
V 6 C5
overcoming resistance coping and conflict and Ego-
leading a team managing meetings.
Total 30
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREE PROGRAMME
SYLLABUS WITH EFFECT FROM 2023-2024

Course Outcomes
Course
On completion of this course, students will; Program Outcomes
Outcomes
Critical understanding of theories and concepts of
CO1 PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7
leadership and teamwork in organizations
Critical awareness of the importance of teamwork and
CO2 PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7
development of the skills for building effective teams
Understanding of the techniques and practical
PO2, PO4, PO5, PO6,
CO3 understanding of how to apply theories and concepts to
PO7
improve leadership skills.
Development of skills in effective leadership and
CO4 PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7
professional communication
Demonstrate effective written communication skills for
CO5 PO4, PO6, PO7
plans, strategies and outcomes.
Reading List
1. Uday Kumar Haldar, Leadership and Team Building,
D.K. Tripathy, Team Building and Leadership with Texts and Cases, Himalaya
2.
Publishing House, 2014
3. International Journal on Leadership, Publishing India Group
4. International Journal of Organizational Leadership, CIKD
References Books
Gonda, C. M. (2016) Master of Business Etiquette: The Ultimate Guide to
1.
Corporate Etiquette and Soft Skills Embassy Books, First Edition.
Mehra, S. K. (2012) Business Etiquette A Guide For The Indian Professional.
2.
Noula: HarperCollins
Pachter, B. (2013). The Essentials of Business Etiquette: How to Greet, Eat, and
3.
Tweet Your Way to Success (1) edition New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Past, K. (2008). Indian Business Etiquette: 1 (First edition). Ahmedabad Jaico
4.
Publishing House.
5. Travis, R. (2013). Tech Eliquette: OMG, 2 Edition, RLT Publishing.
Gonda, C. M. (2016) Master of Business Etiquette: The Ultimate Guide to
6.
Corporate Etiquette and Soft Skills Embassy Books, First Edition.

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8
CO 1 3 3 3 3
CO 2 3 3 3 3
CO 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO 4 3 3 3 3
CO 5 3 3 3
3-Strong 2-Medium 1-Low