SH2606 Management in Nuclear Industry 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

• Grade scale

  P, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

After this course, the participants should be able to 

a) Identify situations where the the principle of "safety first" would appear to be in conflict with other operational objectives.

b) Be able to use established system indicators to ensure a high level of safety culture in nuclear organisations.

c)  Communicate information to media and the public about deviations from normal operation which is correct and to the point.

Course main content

Safety and quality

Organisation in nuclear technology

Communication and media

Leadership and theory of organisation

Eligibility

Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge of nuclear power safety, for example corresponding to those given in the KTH-course SH2773.

Literature

Principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership,  Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal

Examination

• INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Case Study, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

Case study of leadership within nuclear power industry (3 hp)

Home assignment on organisation and leadership in nuclear power industry (3 hp)

Offered by

SCI/Physics

Contact

Waclaw Gudowski (waclaw@kth.se)

Examiner

Waclaw Gudowski <waclaw@kth.se>

Supplementary information

Lectures are mainly given by guest lecturers from authorities and industry, these are followed up by seminars focusing on the content of the course litterature and the lectures.

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 08.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 08.