Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Effective Work and Future Career Planning
Course Code
SBUEK_245
Branch of Science
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ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inta Buša
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students' understanding of possible methods and practices in evaluating and increasing the efficiency and productivity of their work, both in their current role as students and in future professions. At the end of the course, students are able to recognize and use planning methods.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to evaluate and characterize concepts and methods of productivity and efficiency; Able to describe and distinguish different work planning methods; Able to identify and characterize the signs of professional burnout.
Skills
1.Able to apply methods and tools for defining and measuring goals and tasks; Able to design evaluation systems for each aspect; Able to effectively define goals through learned strategies; Able to plan your time and resources more effectively.
Competences
1.Able to manage your time and work more effectively in various projects and professions; Able to apply productivity methods and tools in practice; Able to determine more precisely his future career plans and goals; Able to independently find and navigate additional information on the topic, understanding basic concepts.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Independent work: Compulsory and additional literature studies, execution of routine tests (summaries, seminar papers), preparation for classes, practical seminars, final exam, etc. types of work, according to the description and content of the study course. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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During the course, students must prepare individual seminar work (20% of the final grade), group work (40% of the final grade). Exam: 40%. Cumulative grade and exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Meaning and impact of effective work, concepts of productivity and efficiency. Historical development of work organization.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of working hours, historical development and practice. The impact of reduced working hours and the research done in the world.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Managing and planning your time. Methods and applications, practical tools, their application in practice.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Defining your career goals. Application of planning methods. Discussion with students.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personal life and work balance. The concept and recognition of professional burnout.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of habits, classifications and implementation in practice as part of time planning. Effectively changing habits to achieve goals.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research and data on the impact of remote work on efficiency. Discussion with students about the findings and results of the individual seminar task.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work organization methods and practices in modern companies.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students' independent works in groups.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students' independent works in groups.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Stephen R. Covey. 2021.
2.
The 4-hour work week. Tim Ferris. 2007.
3.
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski. 2019.
4.
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. Johann Hari. 2022.
5.
Atomic Habits. James Clear. 2018.