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This is an applied course which familiarizes the student with the method of sound leadership and teamwork. Topics include basic leadership principles and how to use them to solicit cooperation, use of leadership to develop the best possible subordinate relationships, the various decision-making processes, the ability to make sound and timely decisions, leadership within the framework of the major functions of management, and the delegation of authority and responsibility, the case study method and case studies will be utilized in this course. (3-0-3)

A. define leadership,

B. differentiate among major leadership theories,

C. describe various managerial styles,

D. understand how individual differences affect leadership,

E. explain current trends in leadership,

F. understand the team approach to leadership.

University policy states each Clayton State University student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program (as part of the registration process, students agree to this). See http://itpchoice.clayton.edu for full details of this policy. Your computer should meet the given minimum specifications for the School of Technology as listed at http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/bylevel.htm.

This particular class has the following technology requirements:

1. You must have access to the Internet, either through the local area network on campus, or through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your choice (the costs for the ISP are your responsibility). No excuses will be accepted for inability to access the Internet.

2. You must activate your Clayton State University Student E-mail account.  For directions on activation, go to http://thehub.clayton.edu/ and click on Guides.

3. You should do part of your research on the internet.

4. You must make a formal presentation using Powerpoint software.

5. You must utilize word processing software to prepare your research report.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software.

 

A. Students are expected to read the assigned text chapters assigned in the course outline and be prepared to discuss them in class.

B. During the semester, each student will prepare an individual research report. At the end of the semester, each student will turn in a written report and give an oral presentation on the project. Oral reports will be scheduled for ten (10) minutes. Written reports will be due on July 17.

C. Each student will be required to keep’a personal leadership journal throughout the semester which will be reviewed periodically by the instructor.

D. There will be three tests during the semester on material covered in the readings and material discussed in class. Each will count 20% of the final grade. If it is necessary for you to miss a test due to an emergency, contact the instructor prior to the quiz to make arrangements for a makeup test. Generally, makeup tests will not be given if the instructor is not notified in advance.

The final grades will be based on the following percentages.

Journal 20%

Research project 10%

Test #1 20%

Test #2 20%

Oral presentation 10%

Final Exam 20%

A = 90 - 100

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = below 60

Hughes, R., Ginnett, R., & Curphy, G. (2002) Leadership, Enhancing the Lessons of Experience, McGraw-Hill.

1. All students are expected to attend all classes.

2. Generally, makeup tests are not given unless the instructor is notified in advance of your absence. Makeup tests are given at the convenience of the instructor.

3. Students must abide by policies in the University Catalog, Student Handbook, and if applicable, program handbook. Academic misconduct will not be tolerated.  Students should read and understand the Basic Student Responsibilities policy posted at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/registrar/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.doc .  These responsibilities should be considered part of this class syllabus and should be adhered to.

4. A student who stops attending class will receive a grade of "F". To receive a "W" grade, the student must officially withdraw from the course by __________.

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FINANCIAL AID

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APPLYING FOR GRADUATION

For a student to graduate from a program, he/she must apply to graduate by the dates indicated below. To obtain an application for graduation, see the secretary in T-211 or the AVMT Office or contact your advisor. This form must be completed for each certificate and/or degree in which the student plans to graduate. For students graduating at the end of Fall Semester, the graduation application is due to the registrar's office no later than June 1. For students graduating at the end of Spring Semester, the graduation application is due to the registrar's office no later than September 15. For students graduating at the end of Summer Semester, the graduation application is due to the registrar's office no later than January 30.

Students are asked to complete the Data Collection Survey every semester to comply with requirements from the Department of Technical & Adult Education. The survey is located at https://secure.clayton.edu/gbass/data.htm. You may be asked to provide a confirmation form.

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT

Choose a historical person, living or dead and research their leadership characteristics. Do not choose JFK, MLK, Clinton, Bush, Hitler, or Saddam. Do not choose a person chosen by another student. Prepare a leadership biography utilizing the following outline.

1. education and experience

2. power and influence

3. values

4. traits

5. behaviors

6. accomplishments.

The project will consist of a written report and an oral presentation to the class. Written reports should be 6-8 pages in length, double-spaced, due on July 17. Neatness and spelling count. You will lose points for misspelled words and for a sloppy paper. You must use PowerPoint for your 10 minute presentation.

JOURNAL INSTRUCTIONS

Twenty percent of your grade will be determined by maintaining a personal leadership jouirnal throughout the semester. Your journal will consist of a number of entries which reflect your personal observations or experiences relating to a particulasr topic of leadership. For example, one of the topics is punishment, and a sample journal entry may concern a personal episode where you were punished and how you reacted to the punishment. This entry might also discuss how the punishment was administered, whether or not you thought the punishment was diserved, administered in an effective manner, and what you would have done (or would do now) if faced with a similar situation.

Some of the journal entries are open; they may involve anything relevant to the topic of leadership. Other entries may specifically address topics which will be identified by you. These directed entries will require you to give your personal reactions or observations about a particular leadership topic. In all cases, use specific examples and do your best to link your observations and experiences to specific concepts from this course. You may use materials from outside of class (e.g. cartoons, magazine articles, etc.), which highlight specific issues or examples that involve good or bad individual or group performances, or leadership behaviors you did not understand.

Journal entries may include comments about insightful or interesting quotes, anecdotes, newspaper articles or any aspect of leaders or leadership. They may also include reflections on personal events, such as interactions with bosses, coaches, teachers, students, employees, teammates, roommates, and so on. Such entries can emphasize a good (or bad) way somebody handles a situation, a problem in the making, or the differences in people. You can use your journal to "think on paper" about your leadership readings.

All journal entries should be kept in a consolidated format (e.g., a spiral notebook, or typed on the computer and placed in a folder) used only for journal entries; it should not be used for regular class notes. Moreover, each journal entry should be titled with a specific leadership topic and should be dated. You will be required to include a journal entry for every scheduled class period during the semester.

There are several reasons I want you to keep a journal. First, journals reinforce an active learning approach to leadership by encouraging reflection about yourself and those around you. Journals provide an opportunity to respond in a personal way to ideas about leadership in the readings, class activities, the media, or expressed in personal conversations. Second, journals provide a record of "raw data" that you can return to later and view the development of your ideas about leadership.

There is no required length of a journal entry. Quality is as important as quantity. The quality of a journal entry will partly be a function of your ability to relate leadership topics to your own experiences and observations. However, because any leadership situation can be explained using a variety of perspectives, the quality of your journal entries will also depend on your ability to look at leadership phenomena using multiple perspectives. You entries will be treated confidentially and your journal will be collected and reviewed periodically.