CIL_A7

Course Syllabus

Course Description

Examines critical issues in leadership, using a case analysis method. Explores the role of leadership in current business organizations. Serves as the capstone course for the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership curriculum and includes a significant writing component.

Course Textbook(s)

No physical textbook is required; resources are integrated within the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Analyze how leadership influences performance in a diverse organization. 2. Assess the differences between charismatic leadership and transformational leadership. 3. Explain how leaders are developed and equipped for organizational shifts and changes. 4. Evaluate how leaders use 360-degree feedback to improve their work performances. 5. Differentiate how the situational leadership model and the normative decision model impact leadership effectiveness. 6. Explain the significance of different types of leadership theories. 7. Analyze how leaders foster employee motivation and morale in an ever-changing workforce. 8. Develop a comprehensive personal leadership training plan that utilizes different leadership techniques.

Prerequisite(s)

No prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in this course.

Credits

Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 3.00 hours of college credit.

CSU Online Library

The CSU Library contains resources chosen to support the programs of study at Columbia Southern University. Library resources can be accessed at any time through the library website. You may be prompted to log in with your CSU account information to access library content. The library includes databases, journals, e-books, and research guides, which are

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always accessible through the library webpage.

The CSU Library is staffed by professional librarians ready to help during each step of the research process. The three main avenues of library support are chat, email [email protected], and phone (1.877.268.8046). Chat is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Email and phone assistance are available Central Standard Time (CST) Monday - Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Students can also request a virtual research appointment. Live orientation sessions are held every Friday at 2 PM CST and can be requested on-demand. Live instructional webinars are offered monthly on a variety of research topics. Our current webinar schedule is available so you can plan to attend a future session.

LibGuides

Think of a LibGuide (a Library Guide) as a mini-website to help you with your assignments. It has relevant information such as databases, e-books, and websites specific to your courses. If you have any questions, please reach out to your friendly library staff.

Click here for the LibGuide for this course.

Unit Assignments

Unit III Case Study

Leadership In Organizations-Case Studies

This paper will have three parts:

Part 1

Select a diverse organization with powerful leadership and follow the guidelines below:

Briefly describe the organization and the main leadership. Describe how the leadership is developed for cultural shifts and organizational changes. Analyze how the leadership influences performance in the diverse organization Examples: Tesla, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Disney, General Motors, WhatsApp

Note: you are not limited to choosing from this list.

Part 2

Select a charismatic leader and a transformational leader of your choice, and follow the guidelines below.

Include the following information about the leaders:

Describe the five qualities of your selected charismatic leader (self-confident, inspirational, articulate, revolutionary/disruptor, supportive). Describe any four of the six qualities that your selected leader possesses using the framework for analysis for a transformational leader, which was discussed in Van Wart's (2015) article located in the Unit II readings. Predict the possible drawbacks of being a charismatic or transformational leader. Reflect on why you selected your leaders. Examples of charismatic leaders include General George Patton, John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, and Moses; Examples of transformational leaders include Ross Perot, John D. Rockefeller, Attila the Hun, Walt Disney, and Julius Caesar

Note: you are not limited to choosing from these lists

Part 3

Conclude with an evaluation: Does (do) the key leader(s) in the organization you presented in Part 1 exhibit any

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charismatic or transformational leadership qualities? Explain your answer.

Research sources to support your ideas. Your essay should be at least five pages in APA Style. The title or reference pages do not count toward this requirement. You must include at least three sources, at least two sources should come from the CSU Online Library. Your textbook can be a resource. Please label each part of your paper according to the outline listed above.

All sources used must have in-text citations and references, and your paper must be properly formatted in APA Style.

Here are some library-created guides that can help support you as you conduct your searches in the library:

Developing Keywords for Database Searches video How to Find Journal Articles video How to Search for Articles With a Company Focus document

Unit IV Journal

Do you believe heroes exhibit traits of charismatic and/or transformational leadership? Support your argument using your own heroes and how you learned from them. How do you seek to apply those lessons in your own career and life?

Your submission must be at least 200 words minimum.

Unit VII Assignment

Developing a Leadership Training Plan

In this paper you will propose a leadership training plan for your current or a future organization that will address the following:

Present a brief description of the different types of leadership theories and their significance for leadership training (Unit 1). Present a brief description of charismatic and transformational leadership, and identify the attributes that can contribute to one's leadership skills (Unit II). Identify ways in which leadership can increase motivation, morale, and diversity in the workplace (Unit III, Unit IV). Share how the situational leadership model and the normative decision model can impact leadership effectiveness (Unit V). Provide steps to assist leaders with facilitating change (Unit VI, Unit VII, Unit VIII). Conclude with the benefits of having a leadership Training plan for your organization.

Your completed leadership training plan should be at least seven pages in length. The title page or reference pages do not count toward this requirement. You may utilize charts, data, tables, and other visuals as needed, but this is not a requirement and does not count towards the page length.

You must use at least five peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to support the concepts for your paper, three of which must come from the CSU Online Library. Your textbook can be a resource. All sources used must have in-text citations and references, and your paper must be properly formatted in APA Style.

Here are some library-created guides that can help support you as you conduct your searches in the library:

How to Find Peer Reviewed Resources video Understanding Peer-Reviewed Articles webpage

Unit VIII Journal

Reflect on leadership and the role change plays in organizations. How can leaders use the 360-degree feedback to improve performance and make needed changes? What do you believe is the most important component in change, and why? Reflect on how you can apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or future career.

Your submission must be at least 200 words minimum.

APA Guidelines

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The application of the APA writing style shall be practical, functional, and appropriate to each academic level, with the primary purpose being the documentation (citation) of sources. CSU requires that students use APA style for certain papers and projects. Students should always carefully read and follow assignment directions and review the associated grading rubric when available. The CSU Citation Guide includes examples and sample papers and provides information on how to contact the CSU Writing Center.

Grading Rubrics

This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities.

Rubric categories include (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have Assessments).

The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment.

Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them prior to beginning the Assignment and again once the Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting “Tools” and then “My Grades.”

Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.

Schedule/Grading

The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

Unit I Leadership Framework [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit I Study Guide Unit Resources (3 articles): See Study Guide

Discuss: Unit I Discussion Board 10%

Unit II Charismatic and Transformational Leaders [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit II Study Guide Unit Resources (3 articles): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit II Live Lecture 10%

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Unit III The Power of Influence and Diversity [ Weight: 20% ]

Read/View: Unit III Study Guide Unit Resources (2 articles): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit III Case Study 20%

Unit IV Motivation and Morale [ Weight: 5% ]

Read/View: Unit IV Study Guide Unit Resources (6 articles): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit IV Journal 5%

Unit V Leadership Models [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit V Study Guide Unit Resources (4 articles): See Study Guide

Discuss: Unit V Discussion Board 10%

Unit VI Organizational Change [ Weight: 10% ]

Read/View: Unit VI Study Guide Unit Resources (3 articles, 1 passage): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit VI Live Lecture 10%

Unit VII 360-Degree Feedback [ Weight: 30% ]

Read/View: Unit VII Study Guide Unit Resources (4 articles): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit VII Assignment 30%

Unit VIII Painting a Picture of Leadership [ Weight: 5% ]

Read/View: Unit VIII Study Guide Unit Resources (4 articles): See Study Guide

Submit: Unit VIII Journal 5%

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