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MGT 4336: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Spring 2015 Semester

Section 01 (Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

I. PROFESSOR INFORMATION

Professor: Kelly Davis McCauley, PhD Office Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 2:00-5:00 p.m.

E-mail: kmccauley@wtamu.edu Office: Classroom Center 213J

Office Phone: 806-651-2549

Social Media: Keep up with the latest happenings of your COB on Facebook: wtamucob and Twitter, #WTAMUCOB

II. TERMS OF USE OF THIS SYLLABUS

A student's continued enrollment in this course signifies acknowledgment of and agreement with the statements, disclaimers, policies, and procedures outlined within this syllabus and elsewhere in the WTClass environment. This syllabus is a dynamic document. Elements of the course structure (e.g., dates and topics covered, but not policies) may be changed at the discretion of the professor.

III. WTAMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES

WTAMU College of Business Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate business education with a global perspective and ethical awareness. We accomplish this through emphasis on excellence in teaching, which is strengthened by faculty scholarship and supported by professional service.

Learning Objectives of the WTAMU College of Business Programs

The College of Business (COB) at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) seeks to prepare students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), and the Master of Science, Finance and Economics (MSFE) degree programs for careers in business and to foster their professional growth and advancement via key learning goals and objectives.

The learning objectives of the College of Business are as follows:

• Leadership (COB LO-1)

• Communication (COB LO-2)

• Critical Thinking (COB LO-3)

• Business Integration (COB LO-4)

• Core Business Knowledge (COB LO-5)

• Global Business Environment (COB LO-6)

• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (COB LO-7)

IV. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of various conceptual perspectives on leadership. The history of the study of leadership and major theories in the field are discussed, with a focus on authentic leadership. Using readings, class lectures, class discussions, and experiential learning methods, the course is designed to enhance your understanding of leadership within an organizational context and provide you with ways to improve your personal leadership.

Course Objectives (associated COB Learning Objectives in parentheses)

This course intends to equip you with initial tools to develop your own leadership. At the conclusion of this course, you will:

• be a more authentic leader (relates to COB LO-1, LO-7),

• be familiar with the basic theories of leadership (relates to COB LO-5),

• be knowledgeable of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and be able to implement these in your life (relates to COB LO-1, LO-2, LO-5),

• have a deeper self-awareness of your strengths, weaknesses, fears, and values (relates to COB LO-1, LO-3), and

• be able to apply key leadership theories to a variety of business situations (relates to COB

LO-1, LO-3, LO-4, LO-5).

Course Materials

The following texts are required for the course:

Covey, Stephen R. (2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. (ISBN: 0-7432-6951-9).

Northouse, P. G. (2012). Leadership Theory and Practice, 6th Edition. (ISBN: 9781452203409).

These texts are available in the on-campus bookstore.

V. EVALUATION MEASURES

Grading: Grades will be evaluated and determined based on the following criteria:

|Assignments |Points Possible |Grading Scale |

|Exams |200 pts. (40%) |A = 448-500 pts. |

|In-class Assignments |100 pts. (20%) |B = 398-447 pts |

|Homework |100 pts. (20%) |C = 348-397 pts. |

|Leadership Synthesis Paper |100 pts. (20%) |D = 300-349 pts. |

| | |F = Below 300 pts. |

|Total Points Possible |500 pts. (100%) | |

***When necessary, additional information regarding assignments will be discussed in class and/or posted on WTClass.

Exams: There will be a total of 3 exams for the course, each worth 100 points. Your lowest exam score will be dropped. If you do well on the first 2 exams, you will not have to take the last exam. Together the exams account for 200 points of your final grade. The exams will consist of a combination of matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions. The exams are not cumulative (except where concepts are overarching for the course). Any material which is covered in class or assigned for the class is subject to be included on an exam; this includes lectures, powerpoints, videos, class discussions, case studies, experiential learning activities, debates, and readings.

In-class Assignments: There are a total of 10 in-class writing assignments that are based on class discussions, lectures, and activities. The purpose of these assignments is to initiate your thinking about the topics, explore how you personally fit within that leadership topic, and provide a base for your authentic leadership development throughout the semester. Specifically, these assignments lay the foundation for you to complete your leadership synthesis paper. These assignments are to be completed in class during the specified time allowed for the assignment during that particular class. These assignments should be answered in complete sentences and in paragraph form. Each assignment is worth 10 points.

Homework: There are a total of 8 homework assignments; together these assignments total 100 points in the course. Homework assignments will be posted to WTClass and/or sent via e-mail. Each assignment should be completed by the start of the class period during which the assignment is due.

Personal Leadership Development Synthesis: This assignment ties together all of the work that you complete throughout the semester. You will be required to examine and update several of your in-class writing assignments based on what you learned from the course. In addition, you will submit several other essays that detail your overall learning in the course. The purpose of this assignment is internal reflection regarding what you have learned about leadership and who you are as a leader. An assignment sheet detailing the requirements for the synthesis paper will be provided via WTClass.

Extra Credit: Extra credit may be offered at the discretion of the professor. Please do not ask for additional credit or assignments.

VI. COURSE SCHEDULE

The course schedule is subject to change (if necessary). In this case, you will be notified by an announcement in class and an e-mail. All readings should be completed and prepared by the date they are listed

DATE TOPIC READING

LEADERSHIP BASICS

1/20 Course Introduction

1/22 Defining Leadership Northouse: Ch. 1

ICW1: What is your definition of leadership?

HW1: Information Sheet

1/27 Leadership vs. Management Kotter article

THE NATURE VERSUS NURTURE DEBATE

1/29 Nature vs. Nurture: Leadership Traits Northouse: Ch. 2

Leadership Nature versus Nurture Debate

ICW2: Are leaders born or made?

2/3 Nature vs. Nurture: Leadership Traits (Continued)

Personality Assessment

2/5 Nature vs. Nurture: Leadership Skills & Styles Northouse: Ch. 3 & 4

HW2: Blake & Mouton’s Managerial Grid

POSITIVE FORMS OF LEADERSHIP

2/10 Positive Forms of Leadership: Authentic Leadership George et al. article

ICW3: How does your life story influence your leadership? Northouse: Ch. 11

(pp. 253-254, 258-271)

2/12 Positive Forms of Leadership: Transformational & Northouse: Ch. 9

Charismatic Leadership

2/17 Positive Forms of Leadership: Servant Leadership Northouse: Ch. 10

2/19 EXAM 1

COVEY’S HABITS-THE INSIDE

2/24 Paradigms & Habits Covey: Intro (pp. 15-54)

2/26 Habit 1-Be Proactive Covey: Ch. 1

Proactive Goal Accomplishment Goal Selection & Contract

ICW4: What are areas in my life and in my leadership that I can improve?

HW3: Goal Contract

3/3 Habit 2-Begin with the End in Mind Covey: Ch. 2 (pp. 96-139)

ICW5: Write the eulogy for your own funeral in 60 years.

HW4: 5-Year Plan

3/5 Habit 3-Put First Things First Covey: Ch. 3

Covey Time Management Activity

HW5: Time Diary & Worksheet

LEADERSHIP VALUES & ETHICS

3/10 Leadership Values & Ethics Northouse: Ch. 16

Values Auction

ICW6: What are my personal values? Why do I hold these values?

3/12 Ethical Decision-making & Ethical Leadership

Ethics Case Study

3/17 Spring Break

3/19 Spring Break

COVEY’S HABITS-THE OUTSIDE

3/24 Emotional Bank Account Covey: pp. 185-203

Goal Updates

HW7: Goal Log #1 Due

3/26 EXAM 2

3/31 Habit 4-Think Win/Win Covey: Ch. 4 (pp. 205-224)

The Arena Activity & Discussion

ICW7: What did I learn from The Arena activity? How can I apply this to my leadership?

4/2 Habit 4-Think Win/Win (Continued)

4/7 Habit 5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Covey: Ch. 5

Empathetic Listening Exercise

4/9 Habit 6-Synergize Covey: Ch. 6

Lost on the Moon Activity

OTHER LEADERSHIP THEORIES

4/14 Path-goal Theory Northouse: Ch. 7

Leader-Member Exchange Theory Northouse: Ch. 8

4/16 Team Leadership Northouse: Ch. 12

THE LEADERSHIP CONTEXT

4/21 Situational & Contingency Theories Northouse: Ch. 5 & 6

4/23 Culture & Leadership Northouse: Ch. 15

CONCLUDING YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

4/28 Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw Covey: Ch. 7

ICW8: How can you practice Habit 7 (the habit of renewal) in your own life?

4/30 Proactive Goal Accomplishment Updates

ICW9: What did learn from the proactive goal accomplishment assignment and how can you apply what you learned in the future?

HW8: Goal Log #2 Due

5/5 LEADERSHIP JOURNEY CELEBRATION (bring snacks and drinks to class for a party)!!!

ICW 10: What are the three things that I learned about this semester that have been the most impactful and how can I use this information in the future?

Course evaluations

Leadership Synthesis Due

5/14 EXAM 3 (10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

VII. COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

Attendance: Regular class attendance will greatly impact your academic success in this course. The developmental nature of the course requires that you attend class regularly. Class attendance is expected and essential to not only your learning, but also the learning of your fellow students. Prompt and consistent attendance is expected for a senior-level course. Prompt attendance means that you are in your seat and prepared for class well before class actually begins. Excused absences are granted in the cases of a documented medical emergency, religious holiday, or a university-sponsored event; PROPER DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED IN THESE CASES. The professor should be notified a week prior to the class date of your absence (based upon the timing and the situation). Patterned absences (e.g.- consecutive days with no explanation) may trigger your expulsion from the class; thus, the professor reserves the right to drop a student from the class should the student’s absenteeism become excessive. Attendance will be taken at each class session. Each student will be allowed 4 unexcused absences from class. 10 points will be deducted from the student’s final point total for each unexcused absence above the 4 allowed absences.

Class Participation: There will be several in-class assignments, class discussions, and experiential learning experiences in the course. To achieve the goals of these assignments, it is essential that you fully participate in these assignments. Additionally, it is important to attend class and fully participate in class since the in-class assignments, homeworks, and personal leadership synthesis assignments build upon the material and developmental activities in class.

Late Policy: The penalty for late assignments is 10 points per day that the assignment is late including weekends.

Make-up Policy: Assignments and exams can ONLY be made-up in the cases of a documented medical emergency, religious holiday, or a university-sponsored event; PROPER DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED IN THESE CASES. The professor should be notified prior to the class date/exam of your absence and the circumstances for your absence. Make-up work must be completed within one week of the absence. In-class assignments that are missed due to an unexcused absence may not be made up. Make-up assignments should be uploaded to the make-up assignment drop box in WTClass.

Grade Challenges: You may challenge the grade you receive on an assignment by submitting a written grade challenge within three days of receiving your grade. Your challenge must be a coherent and well-constructed submission. Submitting a grade challenge does not automatically mean that you will receive the points you are challenging. The professor may contact you regarding your challenge and/or require a meeting to discuss your challenge.

Grade Modifications: PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS OR GRADE MODIFICATIONS. You may discuss your grade with the professor face-to-face during office hours or by appointment. You may e-mail the professor at any time about your grades and progress in the course. The professor will not discuss grades before or after class; these discussions are private and are treated as such.

Turning in Assignments: All assignments should be submitted in the format indicated by the professor. Thus, some assignments may be submitted in hard copy form during the start of a class period. In this case, the assignment must be turned in when the professor collects it in class or the assignment is considered late. Other assignments may be submitted via WTClass. In these cases, students will receive prior instruction regarding the format and deadline for submission. DO NOT submit assignments via e-mail unless instructed by the professor to do so.

Student Cautions: Remember that this is a senior-level course. Expect a rigorous course geared to this level. Thus, this is an information intensive course. Please don’t expect to start out well, “coast” for most of the course, and then “pull it out” at the last minute. In order to achieve an excellent grade, you should remain consistently very good to excellent throughout the course. Your grade depends not upon your time and/or effort but upon the outcomes of that time and effort as measured by the course requirements and assignments outlined above.

Strategies for Success: Successful strategies for passing the course include attending class, participating in class discussions and learning activities, taking detailed and thorough notes of class lectures and readings, active reading of the assigned articles and book chapters, turning in assignments on time, studying appropriately for exams, and taking the exams. In order to do well in the course, you must complete the previous strategies consistently and with excellence. Additionally, this course is designed to assist you in personally developing your leadership; thus, to do well, you should be open to the developmental nature of the course, including the required inward reflection that is needed for you to become a more authentic leader.

Reading: You are expected to complete all readings prior to the start of the class period during which the reading is due. Effective and active reading of the chapters and articles includes reading the assignment completely, taking notes on the main ideas, and relating the ideas presented to the in-class lectures and discussions. Active reading requires you to think about what you are reading, transform it into your own words, and then reinforce it through writing.

Lecture Notes: Thorough class notes are necessary for success in a college-level course. Educational experts agree that university-level note taking requires you to be alert, focused, and intellectually engaged with what is being said. In the event that you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes from one of your classmates. Do not ask the for lecture notes. Powerpoint slides corresponding to the chapters in both textbooks are available on WTClass.

CAUTION: These slides are to be used as study aides, not as substitutes for reading the assigned chapters, coming to class, and taking your own notes.

Civility in the Classroom: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class.

In particular, the use of cell phones, outside reading material, and tobacco products is prohibited. Cell phones should be stored in purses, laptop bags, or book bags for the duration of the class. Laptops are allowed in class, but should be used for note-taking and the completion of in-class assignments only. Browsing the Internet, checking out Facebook, completing assignments for other classes, etc. is prohibited. Any student caught using their laptop for purposes other than those approved by the instructor will jeopardize the use of laptops for the entire class.

In the course, please have an open mind. You are not expected to share the views of others or of the instructor, but you are expected to be open to new concepts and ideas. Respect your classmates as well as your instructor by considering their point-of-view and then expressing your own in an appropriate manner. Intellectual engagement should be focused on relevant ideas, concepts, and principles, rather than aimed at people.

Class Cancellation: If class should be cancelled for any reason, all readings/assignments/exams for both the missed day(s) and the current day will be due on the day that classes resume. In the unlikely event that the instructor is late for class, you are required to wait for 15 minutes before leaving.

VIII. WTAMU COB Student Code of Ethics

Each student enrolled in COB courses accepts personal responsibility to uphold and defend academic integrity and to promote an atmosphere in which all individuals may flourish. The COB Student Code of Ethics strives to set a standard of honest behavior that reflects well on students, the COB and West Texas A&M University. All students enrolled in business courses are expected to follow the explicit behaviors detailed in the Student Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics

• Do not use notes, texts, solution manuals, or other aids for a quiz or exam without instructor authorization.

• Do not copy the work of others and/or allow others to view your answers or copy your work during a quiz, exam, or on homework assignments.

• Do not allow other parties to assist in the completion of your quiz, exam, homework, paper, or project when not permitted.

• Do not work with other students on projects or assignments without authorization from the course instructor.

• Properly cite and specifically credit the source of text, graphic, and web materials in papers, projects, or other assignments.

• Do not forge the signature of an instructor, advisor, dean, or another student.

• Provide truthful information for class absences when asking faculty for excused absences or for a make-up for a quiz, exam, or homework.

• Provide truthful information on your resume including work history, academic performance, leadership activities, and membership in student organizations.

• Respect the property, personal rights, and learning environment of all members of the academic community.

• Live up to the highest ethical standards in all academic and professional endeavors.

Students violating the Student Code of Ethics will be reported to the Dean’s office and are subject to penalties described in the West Texas A&M University Code of Student Life, which may include suspension from the University. In addition, a violator of the Student Code of Ethics may become ineligible for participation in student organizations sponsored by the COB and for recognition for College academic honors, awards, and scholarships.

IX. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

COB Student Resources Link

The COB has developed a Student Resources repository (e.g., APA writing style information, business core reviews, facilities, and other helpful supplements), which can be found on the COB Website: . Additionally, WTAMU has developed an Academic Study Skills information site to assist students (e.g., study habits, supplemental instruction, tutoring, writing and math skills), which can be found on the WTAMU Website: . For WTAMU Writing Center information (for students needing writing assistance, guidance, and feedback), please visit: .

COB Communications Component

Students earning a BBA degree must complete at least one course with a communications component as part of the business core requirements. The COB communications component is a requirement in the following courses: ACCT 4373 (Accounting Communications), BUSI 4333 (Cross-Cultural Issues in Business Communications), BUSI 4350 (Current Issues in Management Communications), BUSI 4380 (Conflict Resolution and Negotiation), BUSI 4382 (Emerging Media Law), CIDM 3320 (Digital Collaboration and Communication), ECON 4370 (Economics of Health Care), FIN 3350 (Personal Financial Planning), FIN 4320 (Investments), FIN 4321 (Portfolio Theory), MGT 3335 (Organizational Behavior), MGT 4380 (Conflict Resolution and Negotiation), and MKT 3342 (Consumer Behavior).

Students in a communications component course are explicitly required to demonstrate knowledge of communication skills. Specific objectives may include but are not limited to the following concepts put forth by the National Business Education Association: (1) ability to organize a written and an oral message coherently and effectively, (2) ability to use technology for communication, (3) ability to research a topic, prepare a report, and present the findings to all organizational levels, and (4) ability to demonstrate critical-thinking skills. Specific course requirements and the role of the communications component with respect to student grading policy are at the discretion of the course instructor of record.

Student Travel Opportunities

In multiple business courses, there may be opportunities for student travel supplemented by student fees. If you have an interest in such opportunities as they become available, please notify a faculty member.

Dropping/Repeating the Course

Should a student decide to drop the course, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the final drop dates and adhere to the WTAMU Add/Drop policy. Any student participating in the course after the WTAMU posted drop date will be considered active and a grade will be administered at the end of the course for that student. Students are charged a fee for any course attempted for a third or subsequent time at WTAMU other than a non-degree credit developmental course or exempted courses.

Scholastic Dishonesty

It is the responsibility of students and instructors to help maintain scholastic integrity at the University by refusing to participate in or tolerate scholastic dishonesty. Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty. This listing is not exclusive of any other acts that may reasonably be said to constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the examination is given in subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so; submission of a paper or project prepared by another student as your own. You are responsible for being familiar with the University's Academic Integrity Code, as well as the COB Student Code of Ethics listed in this document.

Viewpoints/External Websites Disclaimer

The views expressed in this document, web-based course materials, and/or classroom presentations and discussions are those of the professor and do not necessarily represent the views of West Texas A&M University, its faculty and staff, or its students. Views expressed by students are likewise those of the person making such statements. It is understood and expected that each individual within this course will respect and allow individual difference of opinion.

Neither the professor, the COB, nor WTAMU are responsible for the content of external websites discussed in the classroom and/or linked to via online course materials, emails, message boards, or other means. Referred websites are for illustrative purposes only, and are neither warranted nor endorsed by the professor, COB, or WTAMU. Web pages change frequently, as does domain name ownership. While every effort is made to ensure proper referencing, it is possible that students may on occasion find materials to be objectionable for reasons beyond our control.

Acceptable Student Behavior

Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (Code of Student Life). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action or referral to the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc.

Technology Requirements

All technological requirements for the successful completion of this course are the responsibility of the student, including access to a working computer and or to a device with secure broadband Internet connection, data storage and retrieval, and state-of-the-art security. The student is responsible for all technological problems not related to WTAMU, including but not limited to equipment failures, power outages, and Internet breakdowns. Furthermore, students are responsible for all necessary technical and operational skills for completing this course, and for being familiar with WTClass (the Angel Learning System) both in a general sense and in a specific sense as pertaining to this course and any materials stored within. The professor is not responsible for any technical matters related to WTClass. Students must contact WTClass if they have problems accessing and/or using the WTClass environment.

Physical or Educational Access - ADA Statement

West Texas A&M University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with Student Disability Services (SDS) and to contact faculty members in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. Contact Information:  Student Success Center, CC 106; wtamu.edu/disability; phone 806-651-2335.

Evacuation Statement

If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assembly areas, location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency telephone numbers (651.5000 or 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary: evacuate immediately do not use elevators; take all personal belongings with you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of the semester. To request additional information, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Copyright

All original content in this document, all web-based course materials (be they text, audio, and/or video), and/or classroom presentations are subject to copyright provisions. No distribution without the express written consent of the author is allowed. Students are prohibited from selling (or being paid for taking) notes during this course to any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of the professor.

* Syllabus template approved by COB Curriculum Committee May 2014. Annual review of the syllabus is a formal part of the COB continuous improvement process.

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