Self-Leadership among Savonia UAS Students
Tuovinen, Tomi (2010)
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010061412171
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010061412171
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The objective was to explain the essence of self-leadership and to do a research about Savonia UAS students’ self-leadership skills. The reason for the topic is that according to several studies self-leadership has a clear positive impact on self-confidence, efficiency and performance in general.
First the concept and importance of self-leadership are explained in general. The third chapter covers the theories in detail. The main frame of reference is the total wellness model by Sydänmaanlakka and three primary categories of self-leadership by Neck and Manz. Two entrepreneurs were interviewed to get practical additions to the theory. Moreover, a chapter about time management is included.
A quantitative questionnaire was sent to all students via email to find out about their self-leadership skills. The results indicated that the students are fairly good at self-leadership and their biggest shortcomings are in time management and long-term orientation. 69.9% of the respondents were in favor of having a course about self-leadership in Savonia UAS.
Although students are mostly capable of leading themselves, some lessons for instance about time management and long-term orientation could be useful. In addition, there are individuals for whom the course would be valuable in general. Having a voluntary course about self-leadership is an idea worth considering.
First the concept and importance of self-leadership are explained in general. The third chapter covers the theories in detail. The main frame of reference is the total wellness model by Sydänmaanlakka and three primary categories of self-leadership by Neck and Manz. Two entrepreneurs were interviewed to get practical additions to the theory. Moreover, a chapter about time management is included.
A quantitative questionnaire was sent to all students via email to find out about their self-leadership skills. The results indicated that the students are fairly good at self-leadership and their biggest shortcomings are in time management and long-term orientation. 69.9% of the respondents were in favor of having a course about self-leadership in Savonia UAS.
Although students are mostly capable of leading themselves, some lessons for instance about time management and long-term orientation could be useful. In addition, there are individuals for whom the course would be valuable in general. Having a voluntary course about self-leadership is an idea worth considering.