SYLLABUS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

 

 

Term: Spring, 2005 (052) January 9 - April 22 2006

Course Number:  BUS 380          

Instructor: Mr. George Grzesiowski MBA/CPA

                   Assistant Professor, Accounting & Business Management

                   Program Director, Business Programs

Office:  Room #  516

Office Phone:  219 473-4283

E-mail:  ggrzesiowski@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: (219) 362-1696           

Home E-mail:  grzz@csinet.net

Cell:  (219) – 716-5002

 

 

Office Hours

Day

Times

Monday

  8:00 – 10:30 AM

12:00 –   1:50 PM

  3:30 –   4:40 PM

Tuesday

  7:50 –   8:50 AM

Wednesday

12:30 –   4:00 PM

(meetings)

Thursday

  8:00 – 10:30 AM

12:00 –   1:50 PM

  3:30 –   4:40 PM

Friday

  7:50 –   8:50 AM

Or, by appointment

 

 

Course Time:  Monday/Thursday 1:50 – 3:20 PM

 

Course Description:  This course presents the key fundamental concepts essential to an understanding of leadership.  Servant leadership will be considered within a thorough understanding of the historical and theoretical models of leadership.  Leadership will be defined and understood within the context of action and function and then expanded into the specific context of organizational life.  Learners will discover their unique giftedness to lead and serve and will actively build their leadership understanding and competence.

 

Textbooks:  The Leadership Experience, Daft, R. L., third edition, Thomson/South-Western                                    2005.

                   

 

Open Door Policy

Since your learning is my primary concern, it is imperative that anything preventing you from learning be discussed.  Please feel free to make an appointment with me or call me so that I can help you keep on track.

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Attendance in class is an important priority.  Your class participation grade will be affected by attendance.  If you are not here, you are not participating.  

 

Class Policy For Assignments:

Students are expected to have read the chapter prior to the lecture.  Each chapter will be explained and discussed.  Penalties may be assigned for late assignment submittals.

 

Student Responsibilities:

It is expected that all students will be present on test days.  If unavoidable circumstances prevent attendance, the test can be made up at the instructor’s discretion.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to make arrangements to make up the exam. 

 

All students no matter what their educational background, life/work experiences, have something to offer that will enrich our class.  As instructors, we not only encourage participation, but also rely on it.  As students, you should demand it, not only of yourselves, but also of your classmates.  Our class is only as good as we make it.

 

Classroom Behavior

The student is expected to treat the instructor and his/her fellow students with respect and courtesy at all times.  This means giving full attention.  No private conversations, no catching up on homework assignments, no naps.  Such items can and will affect your participation grade.

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

  • Understand the historical development of leadership thought and the underlying paradigms of leadership choice that have existed throughout history.
  • Articulate a definition of leadership and leadership styles.
  • Understand the action basis nature of leadership and the implications of definition making for developing leadership theory, research and practice.
  • Utilize assessment tools to assess the effectiveness of their own organizational leadership.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the development of leadership theory and the implications of the various schools of leadership thought.
  • Appreciate leadership as a discipline and a developing field of study.
  • Assess and develop their personal skills and competencies needed for effective leadership.
  • Engage current topics of leadership.
  • Find and analyze current research in the field of Leadership.
  • Evaluate and accurately present the servant leadership paradigm and its implications for leadership practice.

 

 

Assessment:

Exams (3 exams)                                                                     50% of grade

Class participation/attendance                                                  10% of grade

Assignments                                                                            10% of grade

Philosophy Paper                                                                     20% of grade

Presentation                                                                             10% of grade

                                                                                                100%

 

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100         A-: 90-91        B+:  88-89     B: 82-87         B-:  80-81    C+: 78-79

C: 72-77           C-: 70-71        D+:  68-69     D: 62-67         D-:  60-61    F:  59 & below

 

Philosophy Paper                                                       

Write a personal philosophy of leadership to include the following:

·         The need for leaders and leadership in the world today and within your particular discipline.

·         Your understanding and beliefs concerning leadership to include:

1.      Your definition of leadership (include essential ingredients)

2.      Distinguish leadership and management.

3.      Key leadership theories that help you explain leadership (at least three)

·         You personal Mission and Values that create a foundation for your personal leadership

1.      Mission Statement – what is my purpose?...Why am I here?

2.      Values – What do I believe?...What is most important to me?

3.      Vision Statement

·         Your personal leadership style and strengths

1.      What kind of a leader are you?

2.      Your strengths and weaknesses

 

Presentation

Select a leader that you admire.  Present an overview of this leader and review the leader’s traits, behaviors and style of leadership.  Why do you consider this person to be a great leader?

 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Business Program papers must follow APA guidelines.

 

 

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Assignments:

Week   Class Date                               Topic-Assignment

 

1          1/9-12                                      Introduction

                                                            Chapter 1:  What does it mean to be a leader?

                                   

2          1/16-19                                                Chapter 2:  Traits, Behaviors and relationships

                                               

 

3          1/23-26                                                Chapter 3:  Contingency approaches.

                                                            Chapter 4:  The leader as an individual                       

 

4          1/30–2/2                                  Chapter 5:  Leadership Mind and Heart

                                                           

                                                                                                           

5          2/6-9                                        Exam 1:  Chapters 1 to 5                                                        

 

6          2/13-16                                                Chapter 6:  Courage and Moral Leadership

                                                            Chapter 7:  Followership

 

7          2/20-23                                                Chapter 8:  The Leaders as Relationship Builder        

                                                                                                                       

 

8          2/27-3/2                                   Chapter 9:  Leadership Communication

                                                            Chapter 10:  Leading Teams

 

9          3/6-3/9                                     Exam 2:  Chapters 6-10

                                                           

                                                           

10        3/13-16                                                Chapter 11:  Developing Leadership Diversity

                                                Chapter 12:  Leadership Power and Influence

                                                           

11        3/20-23                                                Chapter 13:  Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

                                                           

 

12        3/27-30                                                Chapter 14:  Shaping Culture and Values

                                                            Chapter 15:  Developing and Leading a Learning                                                                                            Organization

 

13        4/3-6                                        Chapter 16: Leading Change                                                                                                    Presentations

                                                           

14        4/10                                         Presentations

                                                            Philosophy Paper due

                                                           

            4/13                                         Easter Break

 

15        4/21                                         Final Exam chapters 11-16