Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Business and Management Psychology
Course Code
LSPA_100
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agita Ābele
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge about the theoretical foundations of management psychology; To promote the practical application of theoretical knowledge in business in the sports environment; To deepen understanding of the psychological aspects of human resources management and the creation of an efficient team.
Preliminary Knowledge
The 1st level of higher education or an academic Bachelor’s degree in sports science has been obtained, or study courses in Social and Communication Psychology, Management Theory have been mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Knows the course of the management process and leadership theories in psychology; 2. Knows motivation theories and decision-making processes; 3. Knows and understands group development theories and the psychological peculiarities of managing them.
Individual work and tests
Leadership theories and motivating employees
Skills
1.1. Understands and knows how to analyse and apply knowledge of motivation theories as a sports coach and manager. 2. Able to analyse the impact of communicative and socio-psychological factors on professional aspects in a sports team.
Individual work and tests
Decision-making and conflict resolution in the activities of a sports specialist.
Competences
1.1. Knows how to develop a plan to build an effective team in the field of sport. 2. Knows how to apply conflict resolution and discussion methods in a sports team/group.
Individual work and tests
Independent work with presentation: analysis of the development dynamics of a sports group/team by example. • Decision-making and conflict resolution in the activities of a sports specialist. • Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Leadership theories and motivating employees |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2 comparative analysis of leadership theories, forming an analysis in a criterial view. Evaluation of employee motivation concepts in the context of these leadership theories in the field of sport. |
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2.
Decision-making and conflict resolution in the activities of a sports specialist. |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Psychological characterisation of decision-making in the activities of a sports specialist. Different types of conflict resolution and discussion methods within a sports team/group. |
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3.
Independent work with presentation: analysis of the development dynamics of a sports group/team by example. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Solo work with presentation in two parts - theoretical and practical. Developing a plan for the development of the sports group/team dynamics and analysing them by example. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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The total assessment is summative. Independent works: Comparative analysis of 2 theories of leadership. Evaluation of concepts of motivation of employees in the field of sport. Psychological description of decision-making in the activities of a sports specialist. Conflict resolution and discussion methods in a sports team/group. Independent learning with a presentation: Analysis of a sports group/team development dynamics with an example. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of management and theories of leadership.
Description
The guiding principles of leadership are set out and a number of leadership theories presented. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of management and theories of leadership.
Description
The guiding principles of leadership are set out and a number of leadership theories presented. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Personnel management possibilities, impact of various factors on employee’s behaviour and performance in the field of sport
Description
Various personnel management options are presented, the impact of various micro and macro environmental factors on the behaviour of the employee and the production of work outcomes in the field of sport |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Personnel management possibilities, impact of various factors on employee’s behaviour and performance in the field of sport
Description
Various personnel management options are presented, the impact of various micro and macro environmental factors on the behaviour of the employee and the production of work outcomes in the field of sport |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of motivating personnel, their manifestation in a formal and working group within an organisation
Description
The theories, methods of motivating staff, their expression in a formal and working group within the organisation are discussed, |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of motivating personnel, their manifestation in a formal and working group within an organisation
Description
The theories, methods of motivating staff, their expression in a formal and working group within the organisation are discussed, |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Decision-making process, its effectiveness
Description
Progress of the decision-making process, influencing factors, effectiveness of its progress in different 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Decision-making process, its effectiveness
Description
Progress of the decision-making process, influencing factors, effectiveness of its progress in different groups |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Team, theories of its establishment Conflicts in a team, their resolution; peculiarities of management and leadership in the sports environment.
Description
Team, its types, formation theories, group dynamics. The types of conflicts, their manifestations in the team, their handling; the specifics of leadership and leadership in the sporting environment. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Team, theories of its establishment Conflicts in a team, their resolution; peculiarities of management and leadership in the sports environment.
Description
Team, its types, formation theories, group dynamics. The types of conflicts, their manifestations in the team, their handling; the specifics of leadership and leadership in the sporting environment. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Team, theories of its establishment Conflicts in a team, their resolution; peculiarities of management and leadership in the sports environment.
Description
Team, its types, formation theories, group dynamics. The types of conflicts, their manifestations in the team, their handling; the specifics of leadership and leadership in the sporting environment. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
|
Basic principles of management and theories of leadership.
Description
The guiding principles of leadership are set out and a number of leadership theories presented. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Personnel management possibilities, impact of various factors on employee’s behaviour and performance in the field of sport
Description
Various personnel management options are presented, the impact of various micro and macro environmental factors on the behaviour of the employee and the production of work outcomes in the field of sport |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methods of motivating personnel, their manifestation in a formal and working group within an organisation
Description
The theories, methods of motivating staff, their expression in a formal and working group within the organisation are discussed, |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Decision-making process, its effectiveness
Description
Progress of the decision-making process, influencing factors, effectiveness of its progress in different groups |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Team, theories of its establishment Conflicts in a team, their resolution; peculiarities of management and leadership in the sports environment.
Description
Team, its types, formation theories, group dynamics. The types of conflicts, their manifestations in the team, their handling; the specifics of leadership and leadership in the sporting environment. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Team, theories of its establishment Conflicts in a team, their resolution; peculiarities of management and leadership in the sports environment.
Description
Team, its types, formation theories, group dynamics. The types of conflicts, their manifestations in the team, their handling; the specifics of leadership and leadership in the sporting environment. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Renģe V. Mūsdienu organizāciju psiholoģija. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Leitis V. Vadītāja spējas. Avots, 2019.
3.
Leiendekers A. Konfliktu vadība. SIA J.L.V., 2016.
4.
Newton, P., Bristol, H., Effective Communition; 2013.Suitable for English stream
5.
Boxal P., Purcell J. Strategy and Human Resource Management. UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
6.
Edeirs Dž. Nevis priekšnieki, bet līderi. R.: LID, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Praude, V. Menedžments. R.: Burtene, 2012.
2.
Garleja R. Darbs, organizācija un psiholoģija. R.: RaKa, 2010.
3.
Ešenvalde I. Personāla vadības mūsdienu metodes. R.:Merkūrijs LAT, 2008.
4.
Zīlīte L. Personāla vadība un socionika. SIA TBA, 2013