CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE



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| |SYLLABUS FOR MTMS 1273 |

| |Fundamentals of Leadership |

|[pic] |Semester Hours Credit: 2 |

| |Lecture Hours: 32 |

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| |Location: EAKUB |

| |Course Dates/Days/Times: Apr 13- May 07, 2015 |

| |Mon-Thur 1800-2000 |

| |Instructor: JOHN ELRICH |

| |Office Hours: Mon-Thur 2000-2100 |

| |Sun 1000-1100 |

| |Instructor Email:john.e.elrich.mil@mail.mil |

| |Phone:318-824-8576 |

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

John Elrich is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in Biopsychology and obtained a Masters in Strategic Planning from the Command General Staff College. John taught at the graduate level at the Command General Staff College for the last two years and looks forward to the opportunity to teach for the Central Texas College.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. The purpose of this course is to study the traits, principles, techniques, and styles for effective and efficient leadership. Styles of leadership vary depending on personality, maturity of followers and the leadership situation. The ability to use an appropriate leadership style to fit subordinates needs and the situation is one of the basic skills of leadership. Groups and teams, and their effective leadership will be discussed. Leadership in combat will also be a topic of the course.

B. Fundamentals of Leadership, MTMS 1273, is an elective for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management-Military Science Specialization and may be used as an elective in other programs.

II. OVERALL OR GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

Upon successful completion of this course, Fundamentals of Leadership, the student will be able to:

A. Discuss the functions of leadership and management, and the various theories of leadership.

B. Compare and contrast the concepts of leadership and management.

C. Describe and discuss traditional and modern theories of leadership.

D. Identify and apply the appropriate leadership style to case studies.

E. Conduct a leadership assessment/ self-analysis.

F. Identify different types of group and teams, explain their importance, identify which groups exist in an organization, and describe how to manage them.

G. Discuss the role of leadership in combat.

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

A. Text: Certo, S. & Certo, T., Modern management: concepts and skills, 12th ed. NJ: Prentice Hall, 2012.

B. Other materials assigned or provided by the instructor

References: ADRP 6-22 & ADP 6-22 - Army Leadership; FM 6-0 Commander and Staff Organization and Operations

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone make.

B. You should attend class regularly and be prepared to participate in classroom discussions and to take unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current Central Texas College (CTC) Course Catalog.

C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and individual research papers or projects will be considered in grade computation.

D. From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read all assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment.

E. You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after an absence.

F. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the material assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for examination material.

G. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:

Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper credit to the sources.

Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in advance by the instructor.

Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.

H. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor, will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.

V. EXAMINATIONS & WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

A. There will be a minimum of two major examinations and a written paper or project as follows:

1. Mid-term exam on (27 APR 15)

2. Final exam on (7 MAY 15)

3. Term Paper due on (4 MAY 15)

B.      A student must be present for all examinations.  Students who know in advance that they will be absent from an examination due to valid reasons must arrange to take an early examination.  Unexpected absences due to illness or extenuating circumstances will require the student to see the instructor about individual make-up work.

C.      Students without excused absences will be given a zero for the missed examination.

D. Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill in-the-blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions. Students must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus some questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will be required.

VI. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATION

The final grade in this course will be based on the following:

EXAM POINTS POINTS GRADES

Assignments & Quizzes 100 900-1000 A=4 pts/sem hr

Mid-term Exam 250 800- 899 B=3 pts/sem hr

Final exam 350 700- 799 C=2 pts/sem hr

Participation 150 600- 699 D=1 pt/sem hr

Term Paper/Term Project 150 0- 599 F=0 pts/sem hr

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TOTAL 1000

VII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for more details.

B. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.

Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.

For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for

Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated Student

Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal, state, and/or

institutional financial aid.

Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.

C. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative or the Student Services Officer for that region.

Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of 75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for Non-attendance.”

D. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade.

E. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.

F. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.

G. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

VIII. COURSE OUTLINE

Note:

The instructor has the right to change the course schedule. Any changes will be announced in class. If the student misses a class period and changes are announced, it is the student’s responsibility to receive the missed information from a classmate or the instructor.

A. Unit One: Introduction to Management Theory

13 APR 15

1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

a. Discuss the meaning of leadership, and how it compares to the function of management.

b. Define leadership based on Army doctrine

2. Course Introduction:

a. Review the syllabus and requirements for the course

b. Discuss the requirements and rubric for the essay

c. Discuss the purpose of management theory

d. Discuss leadership according to Army theory

14 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Read and be prepared to discuss ADRP 6-22 & ADP 6-22

2. Unit Outline: Discussion of ADRP 6-22 and ADP 6-22 with application to modern business.

15 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 1 & 2

2. Unit Outline: Discussion of the Role of Management, Why is management important?, How do we develop Managerial Skills?

16 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 1 & 2

2. Unit Outline: What are the approaches to management styles? What is the value of management science?

20. APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 3 & 4

2. Unit Outline: What is the role of the manager in corporate social responsibility? Why are business ethics important for the manager? Why is diversity important in the workplace? Why is talent management important in the workplace?

B. Unit Two: Modern Management Planning Processes

21 APR 15

1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

a. Discuss and compare the importance of planning and decision making.

b. How do we use planning and decision making tools to improve an organization.

c. Understand the comparison of the MDMP with civilian planning processes.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 7 & 8

d. FM 6-0 Military Decision Making Planning Process Chap 9 (Scan)

3. Unit Outline: What is planning? Why is planning so hard? What are the processes for planning? Compare and contrast Certo’s planning methodology with the MDMP. Explain the Decision Making Process based on Certo. What is the value of Decision Making Tools?

22 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 9 & 10

2. Unit Outline: Compare and contrast Strategy vice Strategic Planning? Why do we need to think about strategic management? How does the SWOT tool work? What are the purposes of planning tools? How does the Army incorporate planning tools?

23 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Midterm Review

2. Unit Outline: Discussion items for the midterm and turn in draft of paper.

27 APR 15

1. Midterm covering Chapters 1-4; 7-10; FM 6-0; ADP 6-22; ADRP 6-22

C. Unit Three: Modern Management Organization and Supporting Structures

28 APR 15

1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

a. Discuss and compare the various organizations for businesses and the military.

b. Discuss and describe the importance of diversity and talent management in the workplace.

c. Understand the fundamentals of changing an organization.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 11& 13

3. Unit Outline: Why is organization important to a business? How does the Army organize for work? Compare and contrast the Army and the business models? What is the importance of Human Resource Management in business and the Army? How do businesses develop talent?

29 APR 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 14

2. Unit Outline: Why is it difficult to change and organization? What happens to organizations who fail to change? What is management’s role in being an agent of change?

B. Unit Three: Leadership Competencies and the Levels of Leadership

30 APR 15

1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

a. Understand the nine leadership competencies.

b. Understand the levels of leadership.

c. Discuss how this competencies work in the civilian world and the

army.

d. Match leaders with their level of leadership.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 15& 16

3. Unit Outline: How do managers influence an organization? How do leaders in the Army influence an organization? What is the importance of communication? How do managers/ leaders do at communication? What is leadership? How is it defined by Certo? Is there a marked difference between Army leadership and Certo’s? What are the leadership styles that we see today?

4 MAY 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 17& 18

2. Unit Outline: How does motivation work in management theory? Explain the motivational process? Discuss the importance of maintain motivation in your employees? Why groups are important in an organization and what are their effects? Why are teams important in developing organizations? Explain the team development theories?

3. Papers are due today

5 MAY 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Certo, Modern management, Chapters 19& 20

2. Unit Outline: How does management establish a culture in an organization? Can this culture have unintended consequences on an organization? How do we develop a high performance culture in an organization? How do we incorporate creativity? Why is it important to develop an organization that inspires creativity and innovation?

6 MAY 15

1. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/ discussion

b. Student homework/study

c. Final exam will focus on Chapters 11, 13-20. There will be some questions from the first half of the course.

2. Unit Outline: Review and discussion for the final exam. Conduct Evaluations of the course and the instructor

7 MAY 15

1. Course Final Exam

2. Return essays

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