SOM002 – Leadership, Team Building & Crew Management
Master of Science in Shipping Operations and Management
Core Course
SOM002 – Leadership, Team Building & Crew Management
Course Unit Code: SOM002
Type Of Unit: Core
Level of Course Unit: 2nd cycle
Year of Study: -
Semester: -
Number of ECTS Credits: 10
Class Contact Hours: -
Mode of Delivery
Distance Learning
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
This course introduces the basic management process and the importance of effective leadership as it relates to maritime companies. The course also exposes students to the key people management functions pertaining to crew management. It also examines leading approaches in the recruitment and selection, training, and monitoring of performance of crew personnel. It explores the importance of team building and effective teamwork within the context of shipping and crew management.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the key management functions and crew management practices.
- Differentiate between management and leadership practices.
- Discuss the team-building process and its importance.
- Identify best practices in the recruitment, selection, training and performance of crew personnel.
- Explain how management may use key performance indicators to monitor crew performance management.
- Understanding of key people management functions and the importance of leadership and team-building. Introduction to crew management practices. Familiarization with the concepts and techniques for effective crew management including recruitment, selection, training and performance management with the use of KPIs.
- Apply best practices in crew management including recruitment, selection, training and performance of crew personnel.
- Use KPIs to monitor performance of crew personnel.
- Evaluate crew management practices and how they contribute to the performance of maritime companies.
- Understand how key management practices, leadership approaches and team-building impact the overall crew management process.
Course Content
Course Features
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Pre-recorded audiovisual lectures
Exercises
Assignments
Extensive readings of the international literature
Live sessions
Assessment methods and criteria
TBA
Language of Instruction
English
Readings
Recommended or required reading
Textbooks:
1. Buckley, J. (2008) The Business of Shipping, 8th Edition, Schiffer Publishing.
2. Cullinane, K. (ed.) (2010) International Handbook of Maritime Business, London: Edward Elgar.
3. Dickie, J.W. (2014) Reed’s 21st Century Ship Management, Reeds.
4. Dyer, W. G., Dyer, W. G., & Dyer, J. H. (2007). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
5. Grammenos, C. Th. (ed.) (2010) The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business (The Grammenos Library), London: LLP.
6. Griffin, R.W. (2016) Fundamentals of Management, Cengage Learning: Boston USA.
7. Visvikis, I. and Panayides, Ph.M. (eds) (2017), Shipping Operations Management, Netherlands: Springer.
Articles:
Salas, E., Diazgranados, D., Klein, C., Burke, C. S., Stagl, K. C., Goodwin,
G. F., & Halpin, S. M. (2008). Does Team Training Improve Team Performance? A Meta-Analysis. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 50 (6): 903–933.
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