413 MGT, Course title: Organizational Leadership

Course Syllabus

Second Semester 1435-1436

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Course prefix: 413 MGT, Course title: Organizational Leadership

Credit Hours: 3

Course Schedule: Sun, Tue. (2-2.50 pm) (3-3.50 pm )

Room Assignment: Room 23

Instructor: Dr. Saad Alotaibi

Office Location: 001

Office Phone:4674319 Office Hours: SMW (11-12)(12-1)

E-mail: salotaiby@ksu.edu.sa

Course Description

This course will focus on how leaders influence others (individuals and teams) to achieve organizational goals. The course seeks to expose students to multiple theories of leadership. The course will examine how leadership has been defined and studied as well as how it is exercised in business contexts. Case studies will be used to explore how actual leaders portray or challenge the theories. The similarities and the contradictions of different views of leadership will be explored.

Specific Objectives

Upon completion of this course students should:

1. Understand how the leadership function contributes to the management of people and organizations.

2. Develop insight into the theories and concepts associated with effective leadership.

3. Pinpoint some of the key concepts you will need to become an effective leader and manager.

4. Understand varying viewpoints on leadership, leadership competencies and leadership roles.

5. Develop leadership skills you can apply outside of the classroom.

Textbooks

Lussier, N. and Achua, F. ( 2012). Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development. South: Western: United Kingdom.

Methods of Instruction

Course will consist of lectures, class discussion, textbook assignments, students’ presentation, discussion of cases, videos analysis, two tests and final examination.

Have all assigned text reading completed prior to class and be prepared to discuss the chapter topics.

CALENDER OF READING AND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

session	Topics	Assignment
Week1	The Nature and important of Leadership	Read Ch.1, and Text Questions
Week2	Trait, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders	Ch.2 and Text Questions
Week3	Charismatic and Transformational Leadership	Ch.3 and Text Questions
Week4	Leadership Behaviors, Attitude, and Styles	Ch.4 and Text Questions
Week5	Contingency and Situational Leadership	Ch.5 and Text Questions
Week6	Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility	Ch.6 and Text Questions
Week7	Test ONE	Test One
Week8	Power, Politics, and Leadership	Ch.7 and Text Questions
Week9	Influence Tactics of Leaders	Ch.8 and Text Questions
Week10	Developing Teamwork	Ch.9 and Text Questions
Week11	Motivation and Coaching Skills	Ch. 10 and Text Questions
Week12	Test two	Test
Week13	Creativity, innovation, and Leadership	Ch. 11 and Text Questions
Week14	students’ presentation

Methods of assessment

Students are expected to attend all class sessions, participate in all class activities, complete exams as scheduled, and turn in all assignments on time.

You will also work with your study groups to carry out your group project based on the case study. At the end of your group project your study group will present a brief summary of your analysis of the case.

SKILL ASSESSMENT PROJECT

Each student will be required to complete a leadership skill assessment. The components must include the following:

Each chapter of the text contains at least one Leadership Self-Assessment Quiz which is actually an instrument to assess some dimension of your leadership skills. You are to complete all of them in the chapters assigned for reading. Because it is important that the assessments be completed before you read the chapters in order to get accurate results, they must ALL be completed prior to the second class night. Be sure to keep a copy for yourself as you will need it for the next parts of the assignment.

2. At the end of the semester, you are to write an analysis of your leadership traits, motives and skills using the results of these instruments. Only instruments which were turned in may be used in the analysis and you are not to change your answers as the semester progresses. Obviously, if you do not have all the instruments included in your final analysis your grade on the paper will suffer. Your paper must also include a personal development plan for improving areas which your assessments point to as areas for improvement..

PROJECT

Each student will be required to read a biography of a noted leader. These should be biographies of an organizational leader. You will then submit a 12-15 page paper in which you analyze the leader’s traits, characteristics, philosophy, etc. using the book as an analytical framework. Further guidelines will be given during class.

Grading - Criteria:

The course involves a substantial amount of reading and writing. You are expected to attend every class, to have materials in advance, and to be prepared to discuss them. Attendance will be taken each class and points assessed at the end of the course. Assignments must be submitted on the date due or they will be considered late. Students experiencing problems should contact me prior to or following class to set up an appointment