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Course Online Syllabus

Spring 2011

Department MGMTCourse Number4305 Section Number23472
Name of Course Leadership
Name of Instructor Rauniar,Rupak

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 to understand the terms, concepts and research necessary to gain a more complete understanding of the art of leadership.
  2. be able to understand the importance of the application of ethical behavior in leadership situations
  3. be able to explain and apply the current views and techniques currently expressed regarding leadership styles and practices
  4. be able to explain and apply communication techniques in order to improve teambuilding skills.
  5. be able to evaluate and make decisions with regard to leadership approaches through the use of case studies and discussions

Major Assignments/Exams

Tests (4 x 15 %) 60%
Class Participation 15%
Individual Project 10%
Group Project 15%

Required Reading

Lussier & Achua, Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development,4th ed., ISBN 0324596553.

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In, Fisher, Ury and Patton http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0140157352/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294336705&sr=1-1

Recommended Reading

No additional readings have been recommended for this course.

List of Discussion/Lecture Topics

  • C1: Who is a leader
  • C2Leadership traits and ethics
  • C3: Leadership behavior and motivation
  • Test 1
  • C4: Influencing: Power, Politics, Network and Negotiations
  • C5: Contingency leadership theories
  • C6: Communication, coaching and conflict skills
  • Test 2
  • Spring Break
  • C7: Leader Follower Relations
  • C8: Team Leadership and Self Managed Teams
  • C9: Charismatic and transformational leadership
  • Test 3
  • C10: Leadership of culture, ethics, and diversity
  • C11: Strategic leadership and change management
  • C12: Crisis Leadership and Learning Organization
  • Test 4