CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE



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| |SYLLABUS FOR MTMS 2370 |

|[pic] |Advanced Leadership |

| |WeBB Learning |

| |Semester Hours Credit: 3 |

| |Lecture Hours: 48 |

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| |Course Dates: 10/10/16-11/20/2016 |

| |Weekly CTC Blackboard discussions and assignments |

| |Instructor: Benjamin Zapien |

| |Instructor’s Location: Hohenfels, Germany |

| |Skype Name: N/A |

| |Weekly Skype Office Hours: Saturdays 1700-1800 |

| |Instructor Email: BenjaminZapien@ |

| |Phone: 01728915988 |

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

Hello, my name is Professor Benjamin Philip Zapien. I am in the Army and have served for a total of 18 years. I serve as an Infantryman and I am stationed in Germany. I have worked in every type of organization in the Army from the unit level to the organizational level. I have attended numerous leadership schools in the military to include the Army’s Senior Leadership Course. I have a BA in Military History with a concentration in 19th and 20th century history from American Military University (AMU). I have a MBA in project management from Grantham University. I am currently working on my DBA at Walden University. I believe that every student can be a lifelong learner given the proper motivation and resources. I am married and have two children.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. The purpose of this course is to study the traits, principles, techniques, and styles for effective and efficient leadership. This course is designed to develop and improve the necessary skill sets for advanced leadership, managerial efficiency and effectiveness, problem solving, ethical leadership, and managing diversity.

B. This course is required to meet curriculum requirements for the Central Texas College Associate of Arts degree in Applied Management-Military Science Specialization and as an elective in other programs.

C. This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for jobs in the military and in business.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

A. Define and discuss effective leadership and management and their differences.

B. Define and discuss types of leadership based on behavior, trait/skills, situations, and power/influence.

C. Discuss the major theories of charismatic and transformational leadership and their effect at group and organizational levels.

D. Discuss the development of leadership skills.

E. Discuss ethical leadership, gender and leadership, cross-cultural differences in leadership, and management of diversity.

F. Explain the major research findings about effective leadership.

G. Explain the conceptual and methodological limitations and the emergent themes about the essence of leadership.

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

A. Required Text: Yukl, G., 2012. Leadership in Organizations, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc.

ISBN : 9780132771863

B. Supplementary reading: B. ADP 6-22 Army Leadership



C. Determined by the instructor.

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 all online Central Texas College (CTC) Blackboard sessions each week, along with any instructor-required live sessions on Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, Google+, FaceTime, etc. Be prepared to also take any 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 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.

Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.

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. COURSE FORMAT – WeBB Learning with Blackboard

This course has been developed on Blackboard.  It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have access to CTC Blackboard and that they are familiar with the contents and assignments. It is also the student’s responsibility to log into CTC Blackboard at least once a week to ‘attend’ the online class portion and to participate in the online Blackboard streaming sessions, discussions, and assignments. Failure to do so will violate the attendance policy and will have a negative impact on the course grade.

The course will meet for six weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC Blackboard assignments, discussion boards, and streaming sessions to accomplish the lecture hours per week. Weekly interactions will be available via various communication tools to include Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, or Voice Podcaster/Voice Email, and conventional use of emails and Blackboard Message Board. Students may be assigned to participate in Groups, Journals, Blogs, or Wikis.  Students will also have an access to required Discussion Board threads; course Announcements; critiques and feedback on Assignments and drafts of papers. Specific weekly interaction will be communicated via Announcements on Blackboard and arranged with the course instructors.

VI. EXAMINATIONS

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

1. Mid-term exam on October 30, 2016

2. Final exam must be completed by November 20, 2016

3. Term Paper due on November 13, 2016

B.      A student must take all examinations as scheduled by the instructor.  Students who know in advance that they will be unavailable for an examination, due to valid reasons, must arrange to take an early examination.  Unexpected absences from class, due to illness or extenuating circumstances will require the student to communicate with the instructor about individual make-up work.

C.      Students who miss an exam without communicating the reason or circumstance with the instructor 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.

E. Exams will be administered via BioSig application. See Blackboard class for registration information.

VII. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATION

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

Participation 100 points

Assignments & Quizzes 200 points

Discussion Boards (mandatory) 200 points

Term Paper 200 points

Mid-term Exam 100 points

Final Exam 200 points

Total possible points: 1000 points

POINTS GRADES

900-1000 A=4 pts/sem hr

800-899 B=3 pts/sem hr

700-799 C=2 pts/sem hr

600-699 D=1 pt/sem hr

0-599 F=0 pts/sem hr

A term paper or term project is expected from all students. Students may vary in their competency levels on these abilities, so the instructor may need to revisit the term paper concept during the course.

VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE 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

0. 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. Faculty/Administrative Initiated Withdrawals

Faculty are authorized to withdraw students who are not making satisfactory course progress as outlined in the section of the Catalog entitled "Satisfactory Progress Standards.

A student may be administratively withdrawn by a designated member of the administrative staff of the College under the following conditions:

• The student has been placed on Academic Suspension or Disciplinary Suspension;

• The student has an outstanding financial obligation owed to the college;

• The student registered for a course without the required prerequisite or departmental permission;

• Students who do not participate or complete graded activities during the first week will be administratively withdrawn.

The college is under no obligation to refund tuition and fees, or other costs associated with a student who is administratively withdrawn.

E. 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.

F. 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.

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

H. 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.

IX. COURSE OUTLINE

Note:

The instructor has the right to change the course schedule and will announce any changes in class.

Assignments and interaction are via CTC Blackboard. It is the students’ responsibility to make sure that they have access to internet so that they may communicate with the instructor via Blackboard. The class is broken down into six sessions. This is not a self-paced class. Please take note of the deadlines.

Session 1- Intro and Managerial Work (Chapters 1 and 2)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

Session 2- Leadership Behavior and Leading Change / Innovation (Chapters 3, 4, and 5)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

Session 3- Leadership Traits / Power and Influence (Chapters 6, 7, and 8)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

c) Mid-term examination is due Sunday midnight CET

Session 4- Leadership and Dynamic Relationships (Chapters 9, 10, and 11)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

Session 5- Types of Leadership (Chapters 12, 13, 14)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

c) CTC Term Paper is due Sunday midnight CET

Session 6- Leadership Development (Chapters 15 and 16)

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight CET

1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday at midnight CET

b) CTC Blackboard assignment is due Sunday midnight CET

c) CTC Final Examination is due Sunday midnight CET

A. Lesson One: Introduction: The Nature of Leadership

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

a. Understand the different ways leadership has been defined.

b. Understand the controversy about differences between leadership and management.

c. Understand why it is so difficult to assess leadership effectiveness.

d. Understand the indicators used to assess leadership effectiveness

e. Understand what aspects of leadership have been studied the most during the past 50 years.

f. Understand the organization of this book.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/study

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 1

ADP 6-22 Purpose of Leadership p. 1-2

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

B. Lesson Two: The Nature of Managerial Work

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

a. Understand the different roles and activities commonly required for managers.

b. Understand how managerial roles and activities are affected by aspects of the situation.

c. Understand how managers cope with demands, constraints, and choices confronting them.

d. Understand the importance of external activities and networking for managers.

e. Understand how managers solve problems and make decisions.

f. Understand how managers can make effective use of their time.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case study

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 2

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

C. Lesson Three: Effective Leadership Behavior

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

a. Understand why so many taxonomies have been proposed for leader behavior.

b. Understand what research methods have been used to study leader behavior.

c. Understand how leader behavior can be described with either broad or specific categories.

d. Understand why task and relations behaviors are important for leadership effectiveness.

e. Understand why change-oriented behaviors are important for effective leadership.

f. Understand how specific types of tasks and relations behaviors can be used effectively.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 3

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

4. Equipment and Materials:

a. Vu-graph and overhead transparencies, if available

b. Classrooms writing boards/classroom facilities

D. Lesson Four: Leading Change and Innovation

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

a. Understand the different reasons for resisting change.

b. Understand the psychological processes involved in making major changes.

c. Understand how to develop an appealing vision for the organization.

d. Understand how to implement a major change in an organization.

e. Understand the characteristics of a learning organization.

f. Understand how leaders can increase learning and innovation in organizations.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 4

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

E. Lesson Five: Participative Leadership and Empowerment

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

a. Understand different forms of participative leadership and empowerment.

b. Understand the major findings in research on consequences of participative leadership.

c. Understand the situations in which participative leadership is most likely to be effective.

d. Understand procedures for the effective use of consultation.

e. Understand the potential benefits and risks of delegation.

f. Understand when and how to use delegation effectively.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 5

ADP 6-22 Applying Influence p.2-3

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

F. Lesson Six: Leadership Traits and Skills

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

a. Understand how leader traits and skills are related to effective leadership.

b. Understand the types of research methods used to study leadership traits and skills.

c. Understand what traits and skills are most relevant for effective leadership. Understand how the relevance of a trait or skill depends on the situation.

d. Understand the traits and skills that cause some people to derail in their managerial careers.

e. Understand the limitations of the trait approach.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 6

ADP 6-22 Leader Attributes p. 6-7

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

G. Lesson Seven: Contingency Theories

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

a. Understand how aspects of the situation can enhance or diminish effects of leader behavior.

b. Understand key features of the early contingency theories of effective leadership.

c. Understand the benefits and limitations of contingency theories.

d. Understand the findings from empirical research on contingency theories.

e. Understand how to adapt leader behavior to the situation.

f. Understand how to manage disruptions and other crises.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 7

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

H. Lesson Eight: Power and Influence Tactics

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

a. Understand the process by which power is acquired or lost in organizations.

b. Understand the consequences of power for leadership effectiveness.

c. Understand ways to use power effectively.

d. Understand the different types of influence tactics used in organizations.

e. Understand how the tactics are used to influence subordinates, peers, and superiors.

f. Understand effective ways to use the tactics.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 8

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

I. Lesson Nine: Dyadic Relations and Followers

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

a. Understand why different dyadic relationships develop between a leader and subordinates.

b. Understand how leaders are influenced by attributions about subordinates.

c. Understand appropriate ways to manage a subordinate with performance deficiencies.

d. Understand how leaders and followers attempt to manage impressions.

e. Understand how attributions and implicit theories influence follower perception of a leader.

f. Understand how followers can have a more effective dyadic relationship with their leader.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 9

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

J. Lesson Ten: Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

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

a. Understand the processes that determine group performance.

b. Understand how leaders can influence group processes and improve performance.

c. Understand why different types of teams need somewhat different types of leadership.

d. Understand effective procedures for leading teams.

e. Understand the primary leadership functions in decision groups.

f. Understand procedures for leading successful meetings.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 10

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

K. Lesson Eleven: Strategic Leadership in Organizations

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

a. Understand what organizational processes determine a company’s performance.

b. Understand how top executives can influence organizational processes and performance.

c. Understand the conditions that determine the importance and effects of strategic leadership.

d. Understand the potential advantages of executive teams and how to use them effectively.

e. Understand some emerging theories of leadership in organizations.

f. Understand the procedures that can be used to formulate a good competitive strategy.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 11

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

L. Lesson Twelve: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

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

a. Understand how the theories of charismatic and transformational leadership differ from earlier leadership theories.

b. Understand similarities and differences among the major theories of charismatic and transformational leadership.

c. Understand how attributions of charisma are jointly determined by the leader, the followers, and the situation.

d. Understand what traits, behaviors, and influence processes are involved in charismatic and transformational leadership.

e. Understand the benefits and costs of charismatic leadership for followers and the organization.

f. Understand how to apply the theories to become more effective as a leader.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 12

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

M. Lesson Thirteen: Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic Leadership

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

a. Understand different conceptions of ethical leadership.

b. Understand the difficulties in defining and assessing ethical leadership.

c. Understand the individual and situational influences on ethical leadership.

d. Understand theories of transforming, servant, spiritual, and authentic leadership.

e. Understand the consequences of ethical leadership for followers and the organization.

f. Understand ways to promote ethical behavior and oppose unethical practices.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case study

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 13

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

N. Lesson Fourteen: Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

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

a. Understand why cross-cultural research on leadership is important.

b. Understand the difficulties of studying cross-cultural leadership.

c. Understand how cultural values are related to leader behavior.

d. Understand how gender issues have been studied and the limitations of this research.

e. Understand the findings in research on gender differences in leadership.

f. Understand how to manage diversity and provide equal opportunities.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 14

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

O. Lesson Fifteen: Developing Leadership Skills

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

a. Understand the importance of leadership training and development in organizations.

b. Understand the benefits and limitations of different methods for leadership development.

c. Understand the organizational conditions that facilitate leadership training and development.

d. Understand how leaders can encourage and facilitate leadership development of subordinates.

e. Understand what leaders can do to develop their own skills.

f. Understand why leader development should be integrated with human resource management and strategic planning.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case study

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 15

ADP 6-22 How Leaders Develop p. 9

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

P. Lesson Sixteen: Overview and Integration

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

a. Summarize major findings about leadership traits, skills, behavior, influence processes, and situational variables.

b. Understand key points of convergence in findings from different approaches for studying leadership.

c. Understand what progress has been made in integrating the findings in different approaches for studying leadership.

d. Summarize major findings about leadership traits, skills, behavior, influence processes, and situational variables.

e. Understand key points of convergence in findings from different approaches for studying leadership.

f. Understand what progress has been made in integrating the findings in different approaches for studying leadership.

2. Learning Activities:

a. Classroom lecture/discussion

b. Homework/case studies

c. Reading/assignments designated by the instructor: Chapter 16

3. Lesson Outline: Follow the sequence of the learning outcomes.

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