Assessing the Leadership Competence of Master of Science in Mining Engineering Students. Issue 3 (1st September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Llamas Moya, Bernardo; Chamorro, Rosa M.; Reparaz, Carlos; Mora, Pedro
• Is Part Of: Engineering studies. Volume 12:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 218
• Page End: 226
• Publication Date: 2020-09-01
• Subjects: Engineering education -- higher education -- leadership -- transversal skills; Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Management -- Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1080/19378629.2020.1821696
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1937-8629

Abstract

Abstract : The study evaluates the leadership capacity of students undertaking a master's degree in mining engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. During the past four academic years, students undertook two self-perception questionnaires. The first used Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness (DISC) methodology to classify students according to two parameters: rational–irrational and extrovert–introverted. The second assessed the ability of students to apply different leadership styles described in situational leadership theory. The attitude of the students showed a preference for rational aspects, with a low innovative attitude. Their preferred leadership style is participating and coaching, rather than managing or delegating. As a result, we propose a new learning method to improve crucial skills for the next engineers such as creativity, communication, teamwork, and leadership.