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Course Online Syllabus

Summer 2011

Department MGMTCourse Number6354 Section Number19132
Name of Course Leadership & Organiz'l Change
Name of Instructor Chapa,Olga

This information may not constitute all course policies; students are responsible for all course requirements established by their instructors during the semester and all institutional policies as established in the UHV student handbook.


Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, students will

  1. be able understand the characteristics of individuals and apply the appropriate leadership style to build, develop and lead an effective team.
  2. be able to evaluate and make decisions with regard to leadership and change approaches through the use of case studies.
  3. be able to understand, explain and apply the current views and techniques currently expressed regarding leadership and change styles and practices.
  4. be able to explain, apply and interpret the situational leadership model.
  5. be able to understand the importance of the application of ethical behavior in leadership situations.
  6. be able to discuss, synthesize and apply cross-functional approaches to organizational change issues and apply various change models

Major Assignments/Exams

Article Summaries - Project 20
Weekly Quizzes 20
Mid-Term Exam 20
Discussion Board Activity 20
Final Exam 20

Required Reading

Andrew J. DuBrin, Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills,6th ed., ISBN 9780547143965.


Recommended Reading

No additional readings have been recommended for this course.


List of Discussion/Lecture Topics

  • Chapters 1 and 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapters 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10