HB2504
University Of Houston-Victoria
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Course Online Syllabus
Fall 2011
| Department | MGMT | Course Number | 4305 | Section Number | 25109 |
| Name of Course | Leadership | ||||
| Name of Instructor | Solansky,Stephanie Thomas | ||||
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this course, students will
- be able to evaluate and make decisions with regard to leadership approaches through the use of case studies and discussions
- be able to explain and apply communication techniques in order to improve teambuilding skills.
- be able to understand the importance of the application of ethical behavior in leadership situations.
- be able to understand the terms, concepts and research necessary to gain a more complete understanding of the art of leadership.
- be able to explain and apply the current views and techniques currently expressed regarding leadership styles and practices
Major Assignments/Exams
| LM II Exam | 20% | ||
| LM I Exam | 20% | ||
| Discussion Board Activity | 25% | ||
| Team Project | 20% | ||
| Leadership Cases | 15% |
Required Reading
Lussier & Achua, Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development,4th ed., ISBN 0324596553.
Recommended Reading
No additional readings have been recommended for this course.
List of Discussion/Lecture Topics
- Introduction; Who is a Leader?
- Leadership Traits & Ethics
- Leadership Behavior & Motivation
- Influencing: Power & Politics
- Leadership Case 1
- Contingency Leadership Theories
- Communication, Coaching & Conflict Skills
- Review LM I Performance;Team Project Week
- Leader-Follower Relations
- Team Leadership
- Charismatic & Transformational Leadership
- Leadership Case 2
- Leadership of Culture, Ethics & Diversity
- Strategic Leadership
- Crisis Leadership
- Review LM II Performance
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