I. INSTRUCTOR
Marina McCarthy
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II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Introduction to Leadership! This course is designed to introduce students to major leadership concepts and demonstrate effective application of the theoretical knowledge to real world business environment. Upon the completion of the course, students are expected to develop a comprehensive knowledge of leadership principles and acquire an understanding of current challenges and opportunities associated with this particular competency. Through interactive discussions, case analysis and practical applications, students will develop a working knowledge of relevant leadership skills and behaviors. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter.
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III. PREREQUISITES
Not required
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IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Understand and apply leadership principles, and practices both personally and professionally.
2) Analyze the implications the research perspectives of modern leadership.
3) Describe the personal characteristics of effective leadership.
4) Understand the leader's role as a relationship builder, and social architect.
5) Analyze their own styles of leadership, management, and communication through self-study instruments.
6) Describe the challenges facing modern leaders in the areas of ethical and moral leadership.
7) Understand the importance of the followership within the framework of teams and the organization.
8) Interrelate the concepts of motivation, empowerment, leading teams, developing leadership diversity, and leadership power, and influence.
9) Explain the impact of leadership in relation to organizational values, culture, and change.
10) Apply the concepts of team development, understanding team characteristics, and team effectiveness.
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V. COURSE MATERIAL
- Required Materials
- Textbooks
The Leadership Experience [Paperback] - 6.Edition - 2014
Richard L. Daft
Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781435462854
APA Manual
The APA Manual 6th Edition is
recommended
for all courses.
NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.
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The NSU Libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the Alvin Sherman Library and/or contact a librarian. Students should also take advantage of the vast electronic resources available through the NSU Libraries for their research needs. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.
Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.
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VI. GRADING SCALE
A set of criteria outlining what percentage represents what grade and expectations for achieving these grades.
- Sample
| High to Low |
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Letter Grade |
| 100 - 90 |
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A |
| 89 - 80 |
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B |
| 79 - 70 |
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C |
| 69 - 60 |
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D |
| 59 - and below |
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F |
- Grade Expectations
Not all students can expect an A grade for this course! Being awarded an A indicates that the student has an excellent grasp of the various topics and has demonstrated an ability to apply them accurately, precisely, and with a clear understanding of their implications on the situation. Being awarded a B indicates proficiency in applying the topics, but not as clear an appreciation of the subtleties of the topics. Being awarded a C indicates that the student has a limited understanding of the topics, but has failed to apply them accurately or properly interpret their meaning. An F indicates that the student has not grasped the topics and has not demonstrated an ability to apply them to solving problems.
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VII. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
The following assignments are suggested only and do not reflect the exact assignments for this course. Your professor will communicate the expected assignment structure to you when this class begins and may change it as deemed appropriate during the term.
WEEK 1
TOPIC
Introduction to Leadership; What does it mean to be a leader; Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships; Journey into self-awareness; Self-disclosure and Trust
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 1,2 (Textbook)
Chapter 1,2 (Workbook)
WEEK 2
TOPIC
Contingency approaches; The leader as an individual; Leadership mind and heart; Establishing goals by identifying values and ethics; Self-management
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 3,4,5 (Textbook)
Chapter 3,4 (Workbook)
WEEK 3
TOPIC
Courage and moral leadership; Followship; Motivation & Empowerment; Understanding and working with diverse others
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 6,7,8 (Textbook)
Chapter 5 (Workbook)
WEEK 4
TOPIC
MIDTERM (CHAPTERS 1 TO 8)
WEEK 5
TOPIC
Leadership communication; Leading teams; Developing Leadership Diversity; The importance and skill of listening; Conveying verbal messages
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 9, 10, 11 (Textbook)
Chapter 6,7 (Workbook)
WEEK 6
TOPIC
Leadership power and influence; Creating vision and strategic direction; Shaping culture and values; Persuading individuals and audiences; Negotiation
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 12,12,14 (Textbook)
Chapter 8,9 (Workbook)
WEEK 7
TOPIC
Designing and Leading a learning organization; Leading change; Building teams and work groups
ASSIGNMENT
Chapter 15,16 (Textbook)
Chapter 10 (Workbook)
WEEK 8
TOPIC
FINAL EXAM (CHAPTERS 9-16)
ASSIGNMENT
TERM PROJECT
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS: There will be weekly assignments posted by the Professor on the discussion board at the start of each week. These assignments will be in the form of discussion questions and based on reading in the textbook and exercises in the workbook. Students will be required to post their answers to the weekly assignment by 11:55 pm on Saturday.
TEST: The midterm and final examinations will be comprehensive tests of the material covered during class. Each test will consist of multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests are to be done individually, and not as a team.
PROJECT ON LEADERSHIP: Each student is to select a chapter in the book, and develop a research paper based on "what are the concepts discussed, why they are important, and how they affect the future of leadership." The paper shoud identify and describe emerging ideas and examples of innovative organizations. Five to seven current articles are to be utilized to support the application of chapter concepts. Sources may include journal articles, web sources of a documentable nature, and books. The ELECTRONIC LIBRARY is a valuable resource for reference research. Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count. This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit.
The Paper should be 10-12 pages, written according to APA style, and carefully referenced. For help using APA style, click on the NSU library help page or go to the NSU library help page on APA DOCUMENTATION.
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VIII. POLICIES
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (Huizenga College) is strongly committed to a policy of honesty in academic affairs. Students are awarded degrees in recognition of successful completion of academic coursework in their chosen fields of study. Each student, therefore, is expected to earn his or her degree on the basis of individual personal effort. Consequently, any form of cheating or plagiarism constitutes unacceptable academic dishonesty. Such academic misconduct will not be tolerated at the Huizenga College and will be penalized according to the seriousness of the infraction, in conformity with the standards, rules, and procedures of the Huizenga College and NSU.
First and foremost, it is the responsibility of each student to know what behavior is, and is not, permitted with respect to each assignment (e.g., homework, term paper, etc.) or assessment (e.g., exam or quiz). Academic misconduct can result in penalties that range from a grade of zero on the assignment or assessment to expulsion from NSU. In the absence of guidance from the professor, one should assume that an assessment is closed-book and to be completed individually (i.e., no assistance from other persons). Obviously, assignments such as homework or a term paper usually allow the use of reference materials; however, in the absence of guidance from the professor, one should assume that the assignment is to be completed individually.
Academic misconduct includes the following behaviors:
- Plagiarism. Plagiarism is "the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own. Whether deliberate or accidental, plagiarism is a serious and often punishable offense." (Aaron, J. (2001), The Little, Brown Compact Handbook (4th ed.), Needham Heights, Ma: Pearson/Longman.).
- Cheating on Assignments or Assessments. Cheating is the use of unauthorized sources during the completion of an assignment or assessment. There are too many examples of cheating to provide a comprehensive list, but consider the following to be illustrative.
- Use of Unauthorized materials in preparation for or during an assessment. Use of Test Banks, copies of exams (old or current) or any reference materials during a closed-book assessment is cheating. Included in this category would be the classic use of "crib sheets" or copying answers from another student's exam.
- Unauthorized contact with other persons during an assessment or assignment. If an assessment or assignment is to be completed individually, any consultation with another person, other than the professor, is cheating.
A student may consult with others, by explicit permission of the instructor, when completing an individual assessment or assignment. However, the student is responsible for submitting his or her own work and assuring that the submission avoids any form of plagiarism.
- Disruption to Academic Process.
Again, it is the responsibility of each student to know what behavior is permitted during the completion of an assessment or assignment. Ignorance is not an acceptable excuse for academic misconduct.
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IX. MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS
| Start Date |
End Date |
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Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
| 10/17/16 |
12/11/16 |
No Days Assigned
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No Time Listed |
On-line Course
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TUTORING
Students are encouraged to use the free, individualized tutoring services offered by the Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) early and often throughout the term. TTC provides a supportive, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere in which tutors and students work collaboratively on improving students' writing, math and/or science skills. Tutoring is offered in 45-minute sessions and is offered on main campus, as well as the regional campuses in Miami (Kendall), Orlando, Tampa, and online.
Tutoring hours for main campus and online are Monday - Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm, Friday 9:00am-3:00pm, and Saturday 10am-1pm (subject to change). To set up a tutoring appointment, call (954) 262-8350 or (800) 541-6682, ext. 28350 or stop by the Tutoring and Testing Center in the Student Affairs Building, 2nd floor.
For additional resources, as well as information about tutoring at the regional campuses visit the Tutoring and Testing Center web site at http://www.nova.edu/tutoring-testing.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships provide opportunities for experiential learning. They provide opportunities for students to experience their chosen work environment, to make connections with potential employers, and to network with colleagues and mentors. Students may earn credit for internships that complement and enhance their academic programs. The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship proudly offers credit-bearing internships in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Sport and Recreation Management.
To learn more about internships, students should visit the Office of Career Development located on the first floor in the Carl DeSantis Building or call 954-262-7376 for assistance. The process should be initiated as early as possible in the student's academic career, but a minimum of one month prior to the term in which the internship is requested.