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MAN6266 (CRN 50369)

The Challenge of Leadership (3 Credits)

Syllabus

Summer 2012

Professor: Stephen A. Drew, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., Dipl. (Corporate Finance)

Director of Executive Education, Professor of Business Strategy, Lutgert

College of Business

Office: Lutgert Hall 4309

Telephone: 239-590-7328

E-mail: sdrew@fgcu.edu

Web pages: http://elearning.fgcu.edu

Classroom: Lutgert Hall 1206

Course Times: Monday and Wednesday 6:20 - 10:00 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 3:00-5:00 and by appointment

Course Description

This course engages students in a variety of activities designed to enhance their understanding of

the leadership challenges which confront today's business professionals. In addition to specific

skill development in the areas of problem-solving, written and oral communications, leading

teams, and goal setting, it will include models for examining personal career paths, ethical

decision-making, and the role of organizational change-agents.

Examples of leadership skills and techniques include: communications, public speaking,

strategic planning, decision-making, and team building. The main goal of the course is to

provide MBA students with developmental opportunities to assess and improve their managerial

skills and performance. Classroom instruction is supplemented by case discussions, interactive

exercises and self assessment instruments.

Textbook and Other Course Materials

1. Lussier R. & Achua C. Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development. 2012

(ISBN: 978-1111827076), 5th

edition, South Western, Cengage Learning. (purchase

required)

2. Text companion site at: http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/en/US/storefront/US?cmd=CLHeaderSearch&fieldV

alue=978-1111827076

3. Harvard Business Review readings as listed below and available through the FGCU online library at Business Source Premier

4. Harvard Course Pack of assigned cases. http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/access/13725720 (Note: you will need to register on the Harvard Business School Publishing site)

(Purchase is required)

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5. Articles from newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and Business Week, available online from the FGCU library (for in-class discussion and weekly assignments).

6. Other resources as indicated by the instructor in-class. Slides and lecture material will be posted on ANGEL.

Harvard Business Review (in Business Source Premier) and other Readings

(in Proquest)

1. Hansen, M.T., Ibarra, H. & Peyer, U. (2010) The Best-Performing CEOs in the World.

Harvard Business Review, 88 (1/2), pp 104-113.

2. Isaacson, W. (2012). The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs. Harvard Business

Review, 90 (4), pp 92-102.

3. Cialdini, R.B. (2001). Harnessing the Science of Persuasion. Harvard Business

Review, 79 (9), pp. 72-79.

4. Toegel, G. & Barsoux, J.L. (2012). How to Become a Better Leader. MIT Sloan

Management Review, 53 (3), pp. 51-60. (Note this is to be found in Proquest).

5. Brett, J., Behfar, K. & M.C. Kern. (2006). Managing Multicultural Teams. Harvard

Business Review, 84(11), pp. 84-91.

6. Gabarro, J.J. & Kotter, J.P. (2005). Managing Your Boss. Harvard Business Review,

83(1), pp. 92-99.

7. Kotter, J.P. (1995). Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail Harvard

Business Review, 73(2), pp. 59-67

8. Groysberg, B., Hill, A. & Johnson, T. (2010) Which of These People Is Your Future

CEO? Harvard Business Review, 8 (11), pp. 80-85

9. Meyer, C. & Kirby, J. (2010). Leadership in the Age of Transparency. Harvard

Business Review, 88 (4), pp. 38-46

List of Relevant Course Topics

Nature of leadership

Leadership traits and ethics

Leadership behavior and motivation

Influencing: power, politics, networking and negotiation

Contingency leadership theories

Communication, coaching and conflict skills

Team leadership

Leadership styles in organizations

Leadership and culture

Strategic leadership and change management

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Crisis leadership

Intercultural leadership

Leadership development

LCOB and Course Learning Objectives

LCOB Mission Statement

The Lutgert College of Business provides a high quality, student-centered learning environment

to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to and take leading

positions in business and society. Our faculty are devoted to teaching excellence, scholarship,

and service that enhances our academic and business communities and we are dedicated to

building partnerships that foster the economic growth of the southwest Florida region and

beyond.

Management Department Mission Statement

The department of management creates an environment that enables students to develop

managerial knowledge and leadership skills, both individually and collaboratively, to: (1)

recognize, evaluate, and cultivate business opportunities; (2) identify, understand, and implement

positive solutions to organizational issues; and (3) build leadership capabilities to effectively

manage organizational change in the global environment.

MBA program learning objectives

These are captured by the acronym LCGS, which stands for leadership critique global

strategies. Related MBA and MAN6266 program learning objectives are as shown below:

MBA Graduates will:

LCGS (leadership critique global

strategies)

Learning Objectives Graduates will be

able to:

Have LEADERSHIP abilities (L)

Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Construct personal leadership plan.

Prepare and present reports that are clear and concise.

Work effectively with others as both a participant and a leader in a diverse team.

Be CRITICAL THINKERS (C)

Formulate effective solutions to business problems.

Solve business problems using critical thinking and analytical approaches.

Have GLOBAL AWARENESS (G)

Evaluate the global impact of business decisions.

Explain the ethical implications of business decisions.

Apply knowledge of the diverse demographics and environmental complexities to decision

making within a global operating environment.

Apply legal, ethical, social and environmental considerations to business problems and

opportunities.

Have a STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE (S)

Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to make strategic

decisions.

Analytically link interdisciplinary business data, knowledge, and insight to make quality

strategic decisions.

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Examine the environmental impact of business decisions.

This course learning objectives, related MBA goals and assessments are as shown below:

MBA

Learning

Goals

Course Learning Objectives

Assessment

L, G, S 1. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of key leadership concepts, models, and literatures,

A, B, E, F (below)

C, S 2. Improve ability to apply systems thinking and integrate business capabilities and functions through

effective leadership.

A, B, E, F (below)

G, S 3. Develop and apply knowledge of leadership in a variety of real world contexts.

A, B, E, F (below)

L, C, G, S 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture, ethics, legal and corporate social

responsibility issues on leadership.

A, B, E, F (below)

L 5. Work effectively within a team setting. C, D, E (below)

L 6. Improve oral and written presentation and report writing abilities.

C, D, E (below)

C, G, S 7. Develop a critical understanding of current business events and compare and contrast real world events

with academic theories in leadership

F (below)

Evaluation Methods, Assessment and Grading Policy and Relevant Due Dates

The course grading breakdown is as follows:

A. Class participation, case and article discussions (ongoing) 15 % B. Team case presentation (to be scheduled) 15 % C. Individual case study assignment (due 7/20/2012) 20 % D. Individual research paper (due 7/27/2012) 20 % E. In-class quizzes (7/9/2012 and 7/25/2012) 30 %

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Total 100%

The grading scale to be used is:

93% A 73 - 76.5% C

90 - 92.5% A- 70 - 72.5% C-

87 - 89.5% B+ 67 - 69.5% D+

83 - 86.5% B 63 - 66.5% D

80 - 82.5% B- 60 - 62.5% D-

77 - 79.5% C+ Below 60 F

Teaching Methods and Learning Strategies

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This course is taught mainly in traditional class-room mode supplemented by occasional online

activities and materials provided through ANGEL. There will be a number of individual

activities and group exercises that will be evaluated as participation. Learning strategies will be

student focused, using both self-directed and group interaction. So far as possible students are

expected and encouraged to apply their own professional experiences and perspectives