Online Course Syllabus: MSM602/MBAM604 Leadership/Management Challenge

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1 Online Course Syllabus: MSM602/MBAM604 Leadership/Management Challenge Important Notes: This document provides an overview of expectations for this online course and is subject to change prior to the term start. Changes may also occur during the term due to faculty or SPS Distance Learning course updates. Some links may only be active once the term starts. For this course you must check the Regis Bookstore: for the most current online course material information. COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Description Course Outcomes Course Materials Grading Criteria Assignments This course provides students with leadership and management skills for use at all levels of organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on interpersonal behavior, relationshipbuilding and group dynamics and processes. Specific topics include communication, role definition, motivation of individuals within groups, work force diversity and the evolution of group cultures and norms in various kinds of work environments. Concepts draw from the fields of industrial psychology, industrial sociology and other behavioral sciences. COURSE OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, learners will demonstrate competence through written assessments in the following outcome areas: 1. Develop an understanding of theoretical models for leadership.

2 2. Demonstrate application of various models to the workplace. 3. Develop an understanding of their leadership styles. 4. Develop an appreciation for effective leadership in guiding and directing diverse teams. 5. Develop an understanding for leadership in creating cultural norms. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS Required: Dubrin, A. J. (2006). Leadership: Research findings, practices and skills (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN: soft. Online Instruments: The Cornerstones of Success and Social Style Profile (There is an additional charge included in the tuition of this course for this item.) Optional: MSM602/MBAM604 CD contains 21 video clips. These video clips are available in the course content. But if you choose to watch the video on a CD, you may purchase the CD from the Regis bookstore. Electronic Reserve: This online course uses online articles from the Dayton Memorial Library. 1. The link for your online course electronic reserves will be placed at the appropriate location in your course and will take you directly to the electronic reserve material. 2. Read the copyright. 3. Some Electronic Reserve files are presented in PDF format and require Adobe s Acrobat Reader, available as a free download at the following link: 4. Access variations and information:

3 a. Username and Password: when a User name and Password are requested enter your RegisNET/WebAdvisor user name and password for access. This is the same user name and password used to access your online course. b. Password: when a Password only is requested enter the appropriate online course/term information: 8 Week 1Term Password 8 Week 2 Term Password Spring 8 Week 1 SPXXX Spring 8 Week 2 XXXSP Summer 8 Week 1 SUXXX Summer 8 Week 2 XXXSU Fall 8 Week 1 FAXXX Fall 8 Week 2 XXXFA NOTE: XXX: represents the online course number from which you are trying to access the Electronic Reserves. Example: MNM601 for the Spring 8 Week 1 term, the password would be: SP601 Please test this sample link now to make sure you can access electronic reserves from your location: cid=329 A note of importance: If you are accessing electronic reserve documents from highly secured networks (such as a workplace) you may have trouble accessing documents. NOTES REGARDING ASSIGNMENTS AND WORKLOAD The class will "meet" online for a total of eight weeks. The highly accelerated pace requires learners to take a great deal of responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Learners are expected to actively participate in online discussions and dedicate a minimum of 15 hours per week of study, homework assignments, and/or group projects. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS An important component of this course is the completion of written assignments. All written work is expected to meet graduate level standards. Assignments will be graded for content and for basic writing skills.

4 The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) is to be used for written work in the MSM program. Short reports and journal entries will have various formats per instructor guidelines. However, longer papers and research papers required in this and other MSM courses are expected to follow APA guidelines. The page limits mentioned for papers due in this course refer to a maximum. There is no minimum. However, all assigned tasks must be included in the material you submit. Written assignments are to be typed, double-spaced, with APA margins, page numbers, running heads, and appropriate headings to divide topic sections as identified in the directions for the written assignments. All written work is expected to be reader based per APA guidelines. ATTENDANCE Although this course is conducted online, students are expected to participate in all activities and submit all assignments for a given week by the deadlines indicated. Failing to participate in Forum discussions, group activities, etc. can result in a student being dropped from the course. If the student will not have access to the course web site for a period of time, the facilitator should be advised prior to such. Arrangements will be made at that time for completing assignments and activities. However, points for participation may reflect this absence. GRADING CRITERIA Your understanding of course content will be evaluated based on completion of: Weekly Forum Participation: evaluated based on the quality of responding to other students postings 25% Most Effective Leader Paper 5% Case Questions 10% Journal Reflection 10% Leader of Choice 20% Final Paper and Action Plan 30% Total 100% Your final grade will be based on the percentage points you accumulate during the course. A letter grade will be assigned according to the following criteria. A = 4.00 = %

5 A- = 3.67 = B+ = 3.33 = B = 3.00 = B- = 2.67 = C+ = 2.33 = C = 2.00 = EQUAL ACCESS TO CLASSES AND LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS Equal access to education means equal opportunity to learn. Under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, students with documented disabilities who are otherwise qualified, have a right to equal access to classes at Regis University. If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services at or disability@regis.edu. The Office of Disability Services (ODS) will review your documentation and determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. You may self-disclose your need for any accommodations at any time during the term. However, it is strongly recommended that you do so as soon as possible because accommodations are not provided retroactively and adequate lead-time is required to support your needs. JESUIT EDUCATION Mission: The Mission of Regis University is to develop men and women to be leaders in service of others. The foundation of a Jesuit Catholic university is in providing a values-based education with a focus on finding good in all things. Ethics & Values: To this end, we will encourage the discussion of different views and perspectives and their ethical implications for business projects being planned and carried out in today s global environment. The purpose of this discourse is to assist us as in seeking an answer to the question posed by Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, of: How ought we to live? SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SERVICE LEARNING COMPONENTS Insofar as Jesuit education is both practical and value-oriented, educating men and women to be concerned with the common good and the promotion of justice, the mission of Regis University supports a concern for social justice and service learning.

6 Social justice is integrated into the curriculum by addressing moral and ethical issues pertinent to the student s area of study. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum as a form of experiential education in which students engage in activities that address human and community needs together with structured opportunities intentionally designed to promote student learning and personal development. Service can take many forms including direct service, advocacy, raising consciousness, and community-based research. Online Course Assignments: MSM602/MBAM604 Course Dynamics Week: This course is organized around an eight-week program. Weekly outcomes, content, activities, and assignments are organized week-by-week. By Wednesday of the first week, you must post an introduction in the discussion forum. Look for the topic entitled "Introduction" and post as a reply to the Facilitator s message. You will be removed from the course if this posting has not been completed by Wednesday. By Wednesday of each week, participate in the Forum discussions. Read other students postings, and reply substantively to at least two postings by Sunday. Written assignments are due by midnight Sunday your own time zone. Week 1: Leadership: Why Is It Important? 1. Course Syllabus 2. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 1 & 2 Assignments: page paper on most effective leader (due Sunday of Week 1)

7 1. Forum: Self introduction 2. Forum: Jen Lee case 3. Forum: Video 4. Forum: Select a leader of choice 5. Personal leadership journal Week 2: Isn t It All About Personality? 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 3 & 4 2. E-reserve: How far are you willing to go to get better? (pp. 8-20) 3. E-reserve: Clarity 1. Forum: Can Ed Zander Reinvent Motorola Case 2. Forum: Video 3. Forum: Leader of choice 4. Personal leadership journal 5. Online instruments: Complete the Self Perception section; Select observers Week 3: Leadership Theories and Responsibilities

8 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 5 & 6 2. Charles Handy: What is a business for? 3. E-reserve: One-on-one communication and Open-mindedness 1. Forum: Bad Credit? No Credit? College Student? Providian Loves You Case 2. Forum: Stages of moral development and stages of power 3. Forum: Video 4. Forum: Leader of choice 5. Personal leadership journal Week 4: Leadership Tactics & Strategies 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 7 & 8 2. E-reserve: Influence 1. Forum: The Powerful Mr. Trump case 2. Forum: Restoring Trust At American Airlines case 3. Forum: Video 4. Forum: Leader of choice 5. Personal leadership journal Week 5: Leading Teams

9 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 9 & E-reserve: Group communication 1. Forum: Video 2. Forum: Leader of choice 3. Personal leadership journal Week 6: Leadership Challenges 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 11 & E-reserve: Feedback and Conflict Management 1. Online instruments: Print out final reports for online instruments 2. Forum: Will Innovation Survive at 3M? case 3. Forum: Safeway CEO Battles the Union & Wal-Mart case 4. Forum: Video 5. Forum: Leader of choice 6. Personal leadership journal Week 7: Leading High Performance Organizations: Across

10 Cultures and Differences 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 13 & E-reserve: How far are you willing to get better? (pp ) 2. E-reserve: Valuing others 3. E-reserve: Connecting Social Style, Versatility Score, and the Cornerstones of Success Assessment Dimensions Assignment 1. Reflection paper on journaling (due Sunday of Week 7) 1. Forum: Samsung Sings A Different Tune case 2. Forum: Dominique Mercier, Who Are You Really? case 3. Forum: Video 4. Forum: Leader of choice 5. Personal leadership journal Week 8: Creating Your Personal Leadership Profile 1. Dubrin (2006): Chapters 15 Assignment: 1. Personal leadership profile paper (due Sunday of Week 8)

11 1. Forum: Video 2. Evaluating the course: Please help us to improve online learning by completing the online course evaluation form once you've finished this course. The online course evaluation form is a the bottom of the Week by Week tab. Thank you! Top of the page Please contact techsupport@regis.edu if you need technical assistance or to report any problems Regis University. All Rights Reserved.