Leadership And Management For Entrepreneurs
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 137 pages
- 17 units
This course provides intellectual and professional training for entrepreneur administration, focusing on effective leadership and management practices. It explores the differences between management and leadership, various leadership theories, and leadership styles. The course also examines factors affecting leadership in private and public sectors, dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership. Students will be equipped to handle challenges in institutional management and leadership roles.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT824, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Leadership and Management for EntrepreneurshipPage 91
- UNIT 2: Entrepreneurial Leadership Management & Its ImportancePage 98
- UNIT 3: Dimensions of Entrepreneurial LeadershipPage 106
- UNIT 4: LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP STYLES AND THERE MANAGEMENTPage 110
- UNIT 5: Managerial SkillsPage 116
- UNIT 6: RECENT EVOLUTIONS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIPPage 120
- UNIT 7: CORE MEASUREMENTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIPPage 127
- UNIT 8: CONVERSION AS A FUNCTION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIPPage 133
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT824 · UNIT 2: LEADERSHIP PROCESS, ASPECT AND SOURCES OF POWER
This unit is concern about the process of leadership. It explains how true leaders emerge. In other words, this unit provide student with comprehensive explanation on how true leaders emerges.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the differences between management and leadership.
- Identify various leadership styles and their shortcomings.
- Analyze factors affecting leadership in private and public sectors.
- Apply entrepreneurial leadership principles in business.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership theories.
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Business Manager
- Team Lead
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources
- Organizational Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 3: Theories of Leader
Requires understanding of various leadership theories and their practical applications, demanding critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Unit 3: Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Requires understanding of the complex interplay of historical, social, and political factors affecting leadership in Nigeria.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 1: Concept and Meaning of Leadership · 2 hours
Define leadership and its historical context.. Differentiate leadership from management.. Identify leadership qualities and their impact..
Unit 2: Principles of Leadership · 2 hours
Examine principles of effective leadership.. Apply self-improvement techniques to leadership.. Practice technical proficiency in leadership roles..
- Week 2Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 3: Types of Leader · 2 hours
Identify and classify different types of leaders.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each type.. Evaluate the impact of leadership type on team dynamics..
Unit 4: Qualities of Leaders · 2 hours
Assess qualities of effective leaders.. Develop strategies for personal leadership improvement.. Apply leadership qualities in practical scenarios..
- Week 3Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 5: Leadership Styles · 4 hours
Compare and contrast various leadership styles.. Evaluate the effectiveness of each style in different contexts.. Apply appropriate leadership styles to specific situations..
- Week 4Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 2: Leadership Process, Aspect and Sources of Power · 4 hours
Explore the roadmap to leadership.. Identify and apply key leadership aspects.. Examine sources of leadership power..
- Week 5Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 3: Theories of Leader · 4 hours
Understand conventional theories of leadership.. Analyze the trait theory and its limitations.. Evaluate the functional or group approach to leadership..
- Week 6Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 4: Emerging Leadership Theories · 4 hours
Understand emerging theories of leadership.. Examine the Leader-Member Exchange Theory.. Analyze the Charismatic Leadership Theory..
- Week 7Module One: Concept of Leadership
Unit 5: Leadership Styles · 4 hours
Compare and contrast transactional and transformational leadership.. Apply emerging leadership theories to modern organizations.. Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership theories..
- Week 8Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Unit 1: Servant Leadership · 4 hours
Define servant leadership and its key principles.. Identify the characteristics of servant leaders.. Apply servant leadership principles in workplace scenarios..
- Week 9Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Unit 2: Leaders as Agent of Change · 4 hours
Understand the concept of change and its management.. Analyze the role of leaders as change agents.. Apply change management strategies in organizational settings..
- Week 10Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Unit 3: Problem of Leadership in Nigeria · 4 hours
Identify major problems of leadership in Nigeria.. Analyze the factors contributing to leadership challenges.. Propose solutions to improve leadership in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria
Unit 4: Change as a Function of Leadership · 4 hours
Define leadership and its functions.. Explain the concept of leading with impact.. Enumerate the challenges and competencies of leading with impact..
- Week 12Module Three: Leadership and Management for Entreprenuer
Unit 1: Leadership and Management for Entrepreneurship · 4 hours
Define leadership and management for entrepreneurship.. Explain the principles of leadership.. Differentiate entrepreneurship from entrepreneur..
- Week 13Module Three: Leadership and Management for Entreprenuer
Unit 2: Entrepreneurial Leadership Management & Its Importance · 4 hours
Define entrepreneurial leadership and its importance.. Identify the characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders.. Apply entrepreneurial leadership in business management..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking leadership theories (Units 3-4) to practical applications.
- Practice analyzing case studies (Modules 2-3) to identify effective leadership styles.
- Review key terms and definitions from Units 1-2 weekly.
- Focus on understanding the dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership (Module 3).
- Prepare summaries of each leadership style (Unit 5) and their advantages/disadvantages.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT824 about?
This course provides intellectual and professional training for entrepreneur administration, focusing on effective leadership and management practices. It explores the differences between management and leadership, various leadership theories, and leadership styles. The course also examines factors affecting leadership in private and public sectors, dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership. Students will be equipped to handle challenges in institutional management and leadership roles.
How many units does ENT824 have?
ENT824, Leadership And Management For Entrepreneurs, has 17 units across 3 modules, over 137 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT824?
ENT824 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT824 hard?
ENT824 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ENT824 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is ENT824 assessed?
ENT824 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ENT824?
Project Manager, Business Manager, Team Lead, Entrepreneur and Consultant.