LM PART

Participation one (Introduction and Management Basics/ Leadership Introduction)

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. 

Posting 1

The second post must address the topic collaboratively by commenting on the posting of another Learner(s) and/or mentor.  

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

The purpose of Week One’s Class Participation Activity.  Your introduction should contain the following information:

 

1. A general statement of your present knowledge and experience with this subject.

2. Present the objectives that you personally wish to accomplish in this course.

Participation three (Leadership Traits/ Leadership Skills)

Activity Description

Class Participation - Discussion Forum - Current News and Event

Learners are expected to have weekly interaction with the Faculty Mentor as well as with other Learners through class participation in course Discussion assignments.  Learners must post to each Discussion assignment at least  twice each week as follows:

Posting 3

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course. 

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

 Each Learner will prepare a short discussion of a current event article on an issue in Business or Business Management that is related to the objectives of the course.  Your class participation assignment is to select the news item and discuss it with the class via the Class Participation Forum. 

Discuss a news item or event that has arisen within the past month that has relevance to this course.  Include the following:

o        Topic

o        Date

o        Source which may include, radio, television, newspaper, internet, etc.

o        Summary of the news item

o        Conclusions or commentary about relevance to the content of this course 

 

Participation five (Behavioral leadership situational leadership)

Activity Description

Class Participation – Discussion Forum - Video Activity

Learners are expected to have weekly interaction with the Faculty Mentor as well as with other Learners through class participation in course Discussion assignments.  Learners must post to each Discussion assignment at least  twice each week as follows:

Posting 5

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course. 

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

Participation seven (Path / Goal leadership/leadership/ Authentic leadership)

Posting 7

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course. 

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

Are Leaders Born or Created?  This question maybe as old as time.  Many people say that true leaders are born, whereas just as many others state that there are NO true born leaders.  True leaders must be created or made over time, through their experiences, situations, and education.

 

So, where do you stand relative to this age old argument?  Do you believe true leaders are born?  Do you believe true leaders are made?  Or do you believe true leaders are a hybrid of the two concepts?

 

State you position on this issue of leadership and defend your position.  Share your opinion with your fellow classmates and Mentor

Participation 9 (Transformational Leadership/ Authentic leadership)

Activity Description

 Posting 9

Class Participation – Discussion Forum – Web Critique

Learners are expected to have weekly interaction with the Faculty Mentor as well as with other Learners through class participation in course Discussion assignments.  Learners must post to each Discussion assignment at least  twice each week as follows:

Posting 1

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course. 

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

Using the Internet and library resources research the either Transformational or Authentic Leadership.  Minimally, your research activities should address the implications for an organization when the theory of leadership you chose to research (Transformational or Authentic) is utilized.  Discuss your findings with you classmates.

Participation 11 (Servant leadership/ adaptive leadership)

Activity Description

Posting 11

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Class Participation – Discussion Forum

Learners are expected to have weekly interaction with the Faculty Mentor as well as with other Learners through class participation in course Discussion assignments.  Learners must post to each Discussion assignment at least  twice each week as follows:

Posting 1

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course. 

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All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

In your Northouse textbook read Case 10.3 at the end of chapter 10 and use the questions associated with this case as a starting point for a discussion with your classmates on Servant Leadership and how you might use this leadership theory.

Participation 13 (Psychodynamics leadership/ ethics and team leadership)

Activity Description

Posting 13

Case Study Analysis:  Case learning is a method of applying theory to sound practical real world applications. Each selected case provides a description of a problem situation taken from a specific company. The purpose of each case is to augment the course content with applications that enable the C Learner to apply text materials to a problem and solve that application problem using Learner selected methods and procedures.

 

There are no exact answers or perfect solutions to case problems. Indeed, each recommended solution and justification can and is usually different comparatively amongst a group of respondents. The solution must fit the case and must be vigorously supported. The problem statement, analysis, selected solution, and especially the justification of the selected solution, are all critical elements in the case method. There are no short cuts to case presentations but a formalized methodology that enables the case presenter the optimal way to solve the case problem.

 

In addition to the case analysis, be sure to answer all of the questions given for the case. Your responses must be complete, using terminology and concepts presented in the primary textbook as well as supplementary resources. You must read and follow the Case Submittal Format file found in the course resources area. Please double-space, use 12-point font, with one-inch margins. Be sure to cite your resources and provide the references using APA format.  Remember to reference all work cited or quoted by the text authors. You should be doing this often in your responses.

Complete Case Study 14.1 Can This Virtual Team Work in your Text. Review and submit the case using the CASE FORMAT to structure a comprehensive analysis. Reminder: Be sure to address the questions at the end of the case study when completing the Case Analysis.

Participation 15 Gender and culture and leadership/ Final Project)

Activity Description

Posting 15

Activity 15: Class Participation - Final Week Wrap-Up

Activity Description

Class Participation - Discussion Forum - Final Week Wrap-Up

Learners are expected to have weekly interaction with the Faculty Mentor as well as with other Learners through class participation in course Discussion assignments.  Learners must post to each Discussion assignment at least  twice each week as follows:

Posting 1

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner's own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. 

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting 

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

 

Discuss your experience of this course including a review of the assignments that you found most beneficial.  What is the most significant concept from this course that you will carry with you as you continue your educational journey?

Resources

These resources are required to complete the course.

Book Northouse, P.   (2018).    Leadership: Theory and practice .   (8th Edition).   Sage Publications, Inc..     9781506362311

Book Leblanc, R.   (2016).    The Handbook of Board Governance.   John Wiley & Sons, Inc..    9781118895603

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

These resources must be used to complete the assignments.

Website (2020).    APA DOI and URL Explained.   (7th Edition).    https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/dois-urls  (Links to an external site.)  

File Bernadette Chanetsa   (2020).    APA style template 7th ed..   (7th Edition).    (Links to an external site.) Learner Template for Assignments.pdf   download Learner Template for Assignments.pdf download

File Case Format.    (Links to an external site.) Graduate Case Study Format 2016 (003).doc download

File Essay Format.    (Links to an external site.) Essay Format 2016.docx   download Essay Format 2016.docx   download Essay Format 2016.docx   download 

File (2020).    How to use the 5 levels of heading in an APA style paper.   (7th Edition).    (Links to an external site.) 7th ed. APA Headings.pdf download

File Journal Article Guidelines.    (Links to an external site.) Journal Article Guidelines 1-12 2012 version.doc download

Journal (2020).    Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.   (7th Edition).   American Psychological Association.