The School of Business & Technology
Course Syllabus
Course MNGT 5670 Managerial Leadership
Term Fall 2 2010
Professor William Sweetnam
526-5941
sweetnwi@webster.edu
Catalog Organizational leadership is the process of influencing other people to
achieve organizational goals. This leadership course reviews and builds upon
Description
the basic knowledge of leadership provided in an introduction to
organizational behavior course by expanding the scope and depth of the
student's knowledge of leadership theories, by providing practice in basic
leadership skills, and by developing the student's self-knowledge of his or her
preferred leadership styles.
None.
Prerequisites
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Course Level
1. Define, discuss, and recognize important terminology, facts,
Learning
concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and theories used in
Outcomes
leadership.
2. Apply appropriate terminology, facts, concepts, principles,
analytic techniques, and theories used in leadership when
analyzing moderately complex factual situations involving
problems requiring leadership.
3. Develop solutions to moderately complex factual situations
involving problems requiring leadership using appropriate
terminologies, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and
theories relating to leadership.
4. Generate reasonable methods for implementing leadership
activities needed to solve organizational problems.
5. Evaluate the quality of their proposed leadership activities against
appropriate criteria used in leadership studies, including
organizational constraints.
6. Identify and discuss the interrelationships among the concepts,
principles, and theories taught in this leadership course.
7. Discuss the relevance and application of the concepts, principles,
and theories taught in this leadership course to contemporary
events.
Materials Leadership: Application, Theory, and Skill Development; Lussier and
Achua; South-Western College; Latest edition per MBS
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COURSE GRADING/REQUIREMENTS:
Grading
Quizzes ------------------------------------------ 10 %
Team Projects and Presentations ----------- 10 %
Written Project --------------------------------- 20 %
Mid Term ---------------------------------------- 30 %
Final --------------------------------------------- 30 %
100 %
GRADING:
90 - 100 -------------------- A
85 - 89.9 -------------------- A-
80 - 84.9 -------------------- B+
75 - 79.9 -------------------- B
70 - 74.9 -------------------- B-
60 - 69.9 -------------------- C
less than 60 ----------------- F
The GRADUATE catalog provides these guidelines and grading options:
A/A– Superior graduate work
B+/B/B– Satisfactory graduate work
C Work that is barely adequate as graduate-level performance
CR Work that is performed as satisfactory graduate work (B– or better). A grade
of "CR”is reserved for courses designated by a department, involving internships, a
thesis, practicums, or specified courses.
F Work that is unsatisfactory
I Incomplete work
ZF An incomplete which was not completed within one year of the end of the
course. ZF is treated the same as an F or NC for all cases involving G.P.A.,
academic warning, probation, and dismissal.
IP In progress
NR Not reported
W Withdrawn from the course
Activities
Class time will be spent on lectures, group exercises and presentations, and
discussions of short cases. Some individual exercises may be completed
during class, but most will be completed outside class. Group presentations
will be completed and prepared before coming to class. Assignments will be
given throughout the course, including short cases and presentation
assignments.
Short quizzes will be given per schedule to determine if students are reading
and preparing the assigned material.
There will be a midterm examination and a final examination. The final
examination will cover material covered after the midterm, although
indirectly some information from the first half of the course may be relevant.
The examinations will consist of essay questions.
There will be a written project, to include a presentation of the written project
by each student. The student will be assessed on his/her ability to
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demonstrate an understanding of the APA format for written papers as will be
required in the other courses at Webster. Furthermore, the student will be
assessed on his/her ability to investigate, compile, organize, and present
information of a management subject that has been determined to be of
contemporary importance. For more information, refer to the paragraph on
class discussion in the “Written Project” section as well as the “Course
Requirements” section.
Policy
University policies are provided in the current course catalog and course
Statements:
schedules. They are also available on the university website. This class is
University governed by the university’s published policies. The following policies are of
Policies particular interest:
Academic Honesty
The university is committed to high standards of academic honesty.
Students will be held responsible for violations of these standards. Please
refer to the university’s academic honesty policies for a definition of
academic dishonesty and potential disciplinary actions associated with it.
Drops and Withdrawals
Please be aware that, should you choose to drop or withdraw from this
course, the date on which you notify the university of your decision will
determine the amount of tuition refund you receive. Please refer to the
university policies on drops and withdrawals (published elsewhere) to
find out what the deadlines are for dropping a course with a full refund
and for withdrawing from a course with a partial refund.
Special Services
If you have registered as a student with a documented disability and
are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations, please inform the
instructor at the beginning of the course of the accommodations you
will require in this class so that these can be provided.
Disturbances
Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without
interruption, disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not
acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and other
students with dignity and respect, especially in cases where a diversity
of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive behavior are
subject to disciplinary action, including removal from the course.
Student Assignments Retained
Student exams, assignments, or projects may be retained by The
University or Professor for the purpose of academic assessment. In
every case, should the assignment or project be shared, the student's
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name and all identifying information about that student will be redacted
from the assignment or project.
Webster University's policy on PLAGIARISM or cheating is "Students who
are discovered cheating or committing plagiarism will be awarded a failing
grade for the course, and may be subject to dismissal or further discipline."
Due to the fact that the case studies are discussed as part of the classroom
activities, in-class participation counts as a factor in determining the overall
grade in the course. Each student must contribute significantly to in-class
analyses and discussion for the case studies. The grade for the case studies is
something to be earned by contributing assessments and judgments to the
discussion. Merely coming to class is not sufficient. Therefore, a student
should make a conscientious effort to be sufficiently prepared to make
intelligent and timely comments regarding issues raised during the case
studies discussion and evaluation.
Students are expected to ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS of every course.
In the case of unavoidable absence, the student must contact the professor.
The student is subject to appropriate academic penalty for incomplete or
unacceptable makeup work, or for excessive or unexcused absences. If a
student is ABSENT, the professor is to assign makeup work which may
exceed the material presented that week. If a student is absent the FIRST
CLASS SESSION, has not notified the professor prior to the first class
session, and has not received permission from the professor to remain
enrolled in the course, the student may be involuntarily dropped from the
course. If a student has TWO ABSENCES, the professor has the option to
lower the student's grade one letter grade and to inform the student of the
action. If a student has THREE ABSENCES, the professor has the option to
assign a grade of F.
If a student must be absent, it is important that the student notify the professor
prior to the class session and obtain approval from the professor for such an
absence. In the case of an exam, presentation, project, paper, or other student
activity is scheduled to take place or scheduled as a due date on a particular
class session, and the student is absent, it is the option of the professor to
assign a zero to that assigned work.
If the student needs to or wishes to withdrawn from the course, it is the
student's responsibility to withdraw from the course on a timely basis,
following the guidelines and rules of Webster University. Notifying the
professor does NOT, by itself, constitute official withdrawal.
A grade of “I” for incomplete work is at the discretion of the professor and
must be requested by the student and approved by the professor. The
hardship of the student’s situation will be considered and evaluated by the
professor. The level of the completed work by the student will have a bearing
on the granting of an “I.” If the student is failing at the time of the request,
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only cases of extreme hardships will be considered. Extreme hardship will be
determined by the professor. If an “I” is granted, the professor will set a date
of expected completion. If the course work is not completed as required and
in the time span allotted, a grade of “F” may be submitted dependent upon the
circumstances. However, if the student is failing the course and if the course
work is not completed as required and in the time span allotted, a grade of
“F” will be submitted. Any extensions of the time period required for
completion will be considered by the professor on a case-by-case basis,
following the guidelines and rules of Webster University.
Course Policies
This syllabus may be revised at the discretion of the professor without the
prior notification or consent of the student. The schedule below presents an
approximate expectation of course progress. The professor reserves the right
to add, delete, or modify any weeks of this schedule. Any changes will be
announced during class.
WRITTEN PROJECT:
The students should familiarize themselves with all requirements, guidelines,
and due dates of all required written work. Deductions will be made on
written papers that are not turned in on a timely basis. Exceptions to due
dates will be made only with the prior approval of the professor. All topics
must be approved by the course professor. Topics that have not been
approved by the course professor prior to the submittal of the project may be
determined to be unacceptable and if unacceptable will receive a failing grade
or no credit. The student project will be graded on the following basis: APA
guidelines, format, and organization (10%); relationship to course subject
matter (20%); content to include research effort, breadth, depth, amount, type
(25%); comprehensive coverage of topic (25%); and conclusions (20%).
The final written project, as well as all rough drafts handed in, will conform
to the guidelines of the APA criteria; will include citations; will have well-
defined and labeled sections and topic headings; will be well-organized as to
flow, logic, presentation of facts; and will meet all standards of correct
grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Any final written project not meeting
these requirements will not be accepted and will be returned to the student to
be corrected and resubmitted. Written final projects not meeting a minimum
acceptable level will be returned to the student one time with a loss of one
letter grade. In the event of serious deficiencies in the final written project,
the student will receive a zero, without the chance of resubmitting the project.
Students are encouraged to submit a rough draft in order to receive feedback
from the professor. The professor is not responsible for reviewing rough
drafts specifically as to grammar, punctuation, spelling, or compliance with
APA requirements, as these requirements are the responsibilities of the
student. Principle EXCEPTIONS TO APA are as follows: Table of Contents
and Reference List in the “old” APA format. Students will receive a handout
to itemize all changes in detail. Students will submit papers on 8-1/2 by 11
paper, secured in the upper left-hand corner, with no plastic covers,
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notebooks, etc. The written project will be 10 to 20 pages in length, NOT to
include the cover sheet(s), reference list, abstract, conclusions, long quotes,
multiple quotes, charts, graphs, and images.
Academic Dishonesty: Webster University strives to preserve academic honor
and integrity by repudiating all forms of academic and intellectual dishonesty,
including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and facilitation of academic
dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and may result in
disciplinary action, as outlined in the Graduate Studies catalog.
Weekly
WEEK 1 Introduction and expectations
Schedule
Review of syllabus and course requirements
Discussion topics: Who is a leader? Traits and ethics.
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapters 1 and 2
Learning Outcomes 6 and 7
WEEK 2 QUIZ 1 (Chapter 3)
Leadership behavior and motivation.
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapter 3
TEAMS ASSIGNED
TEAMS ASSIGNMENTS
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
WEEK 3 QUIZ 2 (Chapter 6)
Communication. Coaching. Conflict skills.
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapter 6
TEAM PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS I
PROJECT TOPIC – DUE
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
WEEK 4 Contingency leadership theories.
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapter 5
WRITTEN PROJECTS OUTLINE -- DUE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (1-1/2 hours)
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
WEEK 5 QUIZ 3 (Chapters 7 and 8)
Dyadic relationship. Followship. Delegation. Leading
effective teams.
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapters 7 and 8
TEAM PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS II
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
WRITTEN PROJECTS REFERENCES -- DUE
REVIEW OF MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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WEEK 6 QUIZ 4 (Chapters 9 and 4)
Transformational leadership. Power and politics
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapter 9 and 4
TEAM PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS III
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
DRAFT -- DUE
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
WEEK 7 QUIZ 5 (Chapters 10, 11)
Leadership of culture, diversity, and the learning organization.
Organizational leadership, crises, and change. Learning
TEAM PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS IV
READ PRIOR TO CLASS: Chapters 10, 11
Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
WEEK 8 VERBAL PRESENTATIONS of WRITTEN PROJECTS
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
WRITTEN PROJECTS -- DUE
WEEK 9 REVIEW OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
REVIEW OF STUDENT PROJECTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FINAL EXAMINATION (1-1/2 hours)
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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