Course - Leadership: Theories, Practices and Context

Course Description

This course provides an analysis of foundational theories and practices of leadership, emphasizing the application of theoretical concepts to real-life leadership situations. Also examined are the impact of organizational history and structure on today's leadership challenges.

Learning Objectives1.Discuss a broad range of leadership theories, across disciplines, which help to clarify the dynamic interaction between leaders and followers.2.Explain how leadership is a social phenomenon which includes contextual, historical, and cultural perspectives.3.Compare and contrast traditional autocratic leadership styles with participative and servant leadership approaches.4.Defend the importance of follower involvement in the leadership cycle with particular emphasis on motivation, power and influence.5.Examine factors related to change leadership that impact organizational effectiveness and external adaptation.6.do a self-reflective leadership assessment to help foster personal goals and leadership development.

Program Learning Outcomes1.Summarize foundational leadership theories which emphasize the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers as well as the influence of the leadership environment.2.Evaluate models which apply to the practice of leadership in areas such as organizational change, conflict management and team building.3.Explore the role of ethics in leadership.4.Incorporate critical thinking and decision-making skills to enhance leadership and organizational effectiveness.5.Evaluate the role of leadership as it relates to organizational culture, with consideration of issues related to individual and organizational differences.6.Use research to support decisions, especially related to organizational practices and improvement.

Required TextbookNahavandi, A. (2015).The art and science of leadership. (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 978-0133546767. Wren, J.T. (1995).The leader's companion: Insights on leadership through the ages. New York, NY: The Free Press. ISBN: 978-00287409

Course Schedule and Requirements: Leadership: Theories, Practices and Context

Week 1: Introduction and Overview of Leadership Readings: Syllabus Student Resources tab Introduction to the Course Project: Leadership Literature Review Introduction to the Course Project: The Leader in Me Nahavandi, Chapter 1 Readings 1 - 8 Written Assignments: Course Project - Leadership Literature Review - Topic Preferences

Week 2: Leadership as a Social Phenomenon Readings: Nahavandi, Chapter 2Nahavandi, pgs. 64 - 67Wren, Readings 9 - 17Lecture: Paradigms Social Constructionism Evolution of the Notion of Leadership Written Assignment: Leadership in Context

Week 3: Traditional Leader Behavior and Contingency Approaches Readings: Nahavandi, Chapter 3Wren, Reading 25 Lecture: Traits Versus Behaviors

Week 4: Individual Differences and Traits Readings: Nahavandi, Chapter 4 Wren, Readings 23-24 Lecture: Why the Renewed Interest in Traits? Emotional Intelligence (EQ)16 Personality Factors (16PF) Written Assignments: My Individual Differences and Traits Written Assignment Course Project- Leadership Literature.

Week 5: Mission and Motivation Readings:Nahavandi, Chapter 6Wren, Readings 32 - 33Lecture Notes: Mission Motivation

Week 6: Power, Influence, and Participative Management: What it Takes to Lead Teams Readings: Nahavandi, Chapters 5 and 8Wren, Readings 44 - 47Lecture: Historical Emergence of Participative Management Theory X and Theory Assignment: The Power and Influence of Leaders

Week 7: Leading Change Readings: Nahavandi, Chapter 9Lecture: Understanding and Overcoming Resistance to Change Individual Differences in Response to Change Are Their Great Change Leaders? Presentations and Written Assignment: Course Project - The Leader in Me

Week 8: Developing Leaders : Readings: Nahavandi, Chapter 10Lecture:Leadership Development and Succession Planning

This final Paper is an opportunity for you to prove your mastery of the foundational concepts presented in this course and includes several essay questions (below).

• Show mastery of your learning/knowledge from this course
• Clearly define and describe leadership theories
• Use critical thinking and analytical skills- that is, go beyond the obvious
• Include citations to our course textbooks and other professional sources (e.g., journal articles, books, etc.)

respond to essay questions below.Since you should only question, respond to that you feel will best demonstrate your mastery of the course concepts.

2) Do you think it is possible to develop people to be great leaders? Apply trait, behavior and contingency perspectives when answering and indicate:

• If you do not believe it is possible to develop great leaders, why not?
• If you do believe it is possible to develop great leaders,
• How would you go about doing so within an organization?
• What key trait/behaviors would you develop?
• What would be some key components of a leadership development program?
• Whom would you include in the development program?

4) Throughout this course and program, you have learned and will continue to learn perspectives, skills, approaches, etc. related to the topic of leadership. Now, with a foundational course to work from:

• What are some ways that you can apply your new learning to work or another setting?
• What value would you add beyond what a person who just took a course in Management would have to offer?
• In answering these questions, consider the differences between a Leader and a Manager, and be sure to discuss some of the theories from this course.

Provide intext citations and reference links