Leadership Challenges and Supervision
Course Code:
MAN4120
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:This course includes discussion and application of leadership theories as well as skill formation to develop leadership abilities. Team building skills are emphasized to enhance leadership effectiveness. Students learn the importance of visioning in their organizations.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
DuBrin. Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills, 9th ed., Cengage. ISBN: 9781337620208
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree Learning Outcomes:
BA-1 Exhibit knowledge of accounting, finance, management, legal, operations and marketing.
BA-2 Identify MIS, economics, technology, statistical data and decision support tools for making effective business decisions.
BA-3 Recognize the impact of today’s global economy, diversity and cultures on businesses.
BA-4 Comprehend how effective leadership, teamwork and ethics relate to best business practices.
BA-5 Use effective oral and written communication skills, including effective research techniques.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Synthesize the role of leadership style in shaping an organization’s capacity to fulfill its mission and vision. Compare the importance of team building as a means of influencing internal, external, and interface stakeholders. Evaluate the subtle differences existing between the formal and informal organization and the interface stakeholders. Appraise inter- and intraorganizational relationships and the role played by each in fashioning a successful leadership strategy. Synthesize how proper problem solving and conflict management can facilitate future success in decision making and quality improvement. Support the ability to lead groups and teams. |
BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 |
Homework, Quizzes, Tests |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
In-Person
The instructor will:
- Lecture and lead class discussions.
- Assign readings from textbooks and/or other sources to supplement lectures.
- Provide supplemental materials that align with the material presented in the textbook as appropriate.
- Design assignments, quizzes, discussions, etc., to help students engage with the course material.
- Use other teaching strategies to assist students in examining and understanding course materials as needed.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments.
- Hold weekly office hours to address questions and student needs outside of class time.
The students will:
- Attend class regularly and be attentive to lectures.
- Engage with class discussion.
- Participate in student discussion groups.
- Read assigned readings.
- Complete assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, etc., as assigned by the instructor.
Online
The instructor will:
- Lead class discussions.
- Assign textbook and/or other readings.
- Provide supplemental materials that align with the material presented in the textbook as appropriate.
- Design assignments, quizzes, discussions, etc., to help students engage with the course material.
- Use other teaching strategies to assist students in examining and understanding course materials as needed.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments.
- Hold weekly virtual office hours to address questions and student needs.
The students will:
- Engage with the course regularly.
- Engage with class discussions.
- Participate in student discussion groups.
- Read assigned readings.
- Complete assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, etc. as assigned by instructor.
College-wide policies and resources
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