MGT4315

1 MGT4315: Leadership MGT4315: LEADERSHIP Effective Term Semester A 2022/23 Part I Course Overview Course Title Leadership Subject Code MGT - Management Course Number 4315 Academic Unit Management (MGT) College/School College of Business (CB) Course Duration One Semester Credit Units 3 Level B1, B2, B3, B4 - Bachelor's Degree Medium of Instruction English Medium of Assessment English Prerequisites FB2300 / CB2300 Management Precursors Nil Equivalent Courses Nil Exclusive Courses Nil Part II Course Details Abstract Leadership not only determines the fate of organizations, but also affects the personal, social, and professional lives of individuals. This subject addresses the emergence and effectiveness of leaders. Students will gain self-awareness of their

2 MGT4315: Leadership personal leadership styles, and learn the whole spectrum of effective leaderships in the context of interpersonal interactions, teams, and organizations. Students will learn the fundamental principles, features, and processes of influencing others in an effective manner. They will learn to understand the cultural variations and ethical nuances leaders have to face constantly. In summary, this subject aims at turning students into enlightened leaders in that not only they become more effective in leadership roles, but have in-depth and systematic understandings of leadership dynamics as well. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) CILOs Weighting (if app.) DEC-A1 DEC-A2 DEC-A3 1 Understand the major theories of leadership. 20 x x 2 Understand specific leadership behaviors, practices, and the technical and ethical challenges which arise in workplace. 20 x x 3 Critically analyse the importance of the typologies of roles and develop self- understanding and ability to reflect critically on self and others’ leadership. . 20 x x x 4 Apply knowledge of leadership to deal with their real world experiences and develop leadership styles suitable for your personality and appropriate to the situation. 20 x x x 5 Communicate effectively in writing on leaderships issues. 20 x x x A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to real-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) TLAs Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if applicable) 1 Seminary lecturing Learning through lecture deliveries, reading books, journal articles, adopted online resources, and library databases to acquire basic concepts of leadership. 1, 2, 3, 4 In class 39 hours

4 MGT4315: Leadership Examination (%) 40 Examination Duration (Hours) 2 Additional Information for ATs Examination is designed to assess the students’ competence level of the mastery and creative application of leadership theories and principles. Assessment Rubrics (AR) Assessment Task 1. In-class discussion Criterion Punctuality Excellent (A+, A, A-) Student is almost always punctual and attends full-time. Good (B+, B, B-) Student is frequently punctual and attends full-time. Fair (C+, C, C-) Student is occasionally late to class and leaves early. Marginal (D) Student is always late to class and leaves early. Failure (F) Student never attends class. Assessment Task 1. In-class discussion Criterion Preparation Excellent (A+, A, A-) Student is almost always prepared for class with assignments and required class materials. Good (B+, B, B-) Student is frequently prepared for class with assignments and required class materials. Fair (C+, C, C-) Student is occasionally prepared for class with assignments and required class materials Marginal (D) Student is seldom prepared for class with assignments and required class materials. Failure (F) Student is never prepared for class and often turns in assignment after deadlines.

5 MGT4315: Leadership Assessment Task 1. In-class discussion Criterion Motivation Excellent (A+, A, A-) Student almost always contributes to class by offering ideas and asking questions more than once per class. Good (B+, B, B-) Student frequently contributes to class by offering ideas and asking questions once per class. Fair (C+, C, C-) Student occasionally contributes to class by offering ideas and asking questions. Marginal (D) Student seldom contributes to class by offering ideas and asking questions. Failure (F) Student never participates in class discussion/team meetings. Assessment Task 1. In-class discussion Criterion Behavior Excellent (A+, A, A-) Student almost always displays enquiring behavior during class. Good (B+, B, B-) Student frequently displays enquiring behavior during class. Fair (C+, C, C-) Student occasionally displays disruptive behavior during class. Marginal (D) Student often displays disruptive behavior during class. Failure (F) Student almost always displays disruptive behavior during class. Assessment Task 2. Examination Criterion Knowledge of the subject matter; critical analysis of the problem; application of theoretical concepts

7 MGT4315: Leadership Assessment Task 4. Team Project (Presentation and written report) Criterion Knowledge of the subject matter; critical analysis of the problem; application of theoretical concepts; quality of the recommendations Excellent (A+, A, A-) Interesting and complex account of why this topic, what questions need to be addressed giving a foretaste of original contribution. As in B, but original, going well beyond standard resources/ references, stating a point of view in ones own voice.As in B, but uses unusual references to bolster an original argument.Showing clear evidence of original or creative thinking in applying leadership theories or principles and evidence of substantial discovery attempts with some success. Good (B+, B, B-) As in C, but shows what past work has done/not done, demonstrating logical progression to the topic.Most/all relevant points drawn from prevalent models or conceptual frameworks, lists both pros and cons, uses appropriate structure to resolve issues with convincing arguments and discussion. References are comprehensive, showing care in researching the issue, correct formatting.Clear evidence of original or creative thinking in applying leadership theories or principles.Showing some significant discovery attempts. Fair (C+, C, C-) Describes topic, refers to relevant work and what is proposed to be done.More relevant points drawn from prevalent models or conceptual frameworks, lists both pros and cons, evidence of grasp of issues but has difficulty in finding resolution.Evidence of some search skills; standard references in mostly correct formatting.Some evidence of original or creative thinking in applying leadership theories or principles Marginal (D) Writes enough to describe what the topic is about.Some relevant points descriptive in nature, mainly pro and con. Uses a few mainstream references.Very little evidence of library skills, incorrect formatting, irrelevant use of reference.Very little original or creative thinking in applying leadership theories or principles Failure (F) Little evidence of familiarity with the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of literature. Plagiarism.No presentation was conducted or the presentation was conducted in an extremely poor quality.No written report was submitted or the report was of very low quality. Part III Other Information Keyword Syllabus Introduction to leadership Leaders, followers, and situations: A thorough review of the nature of leadership and managerial work. Leadership traits and skills: Individual characteristics that may be associated with leadership emergence and effectiveness. Leadership styles, behaviors, motivation, and contingencies: Effective and non-effective leadership styles, behaviors, the underlying motivation processes, and their boundary conditions. Leadership and followership: The nature and dynamics of the dyadic relationship between leaders and followers. Charismatic and transformational leaders: The nature, basic elements, and processes underlying leader charisma and its transformational impact on followers. Effective leadership skill development: Creating vision, establishing a constructive climate, building community, creativity Leadership and ethics: Ethical dilemma facing leaders. Culture and leadership: Cross-cultural difference in effective leadership: paternalistic and abusive supervision Contemporary ideas about leadership: Relational leadership and social network

8 MGT4315: Leadership Reading List Compulsory Readings Title 1 Hughes, R.. L., Ginnett, R. C., & Curphy, G. J. (2012). Leadership: Enhancing the lessons of experience (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill: New York. Additional Readings Title 1 Northouse, P. G. (2010). Leadership. Theory and practice (5th ed.). Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, C. A. (Sage 1) 2 Northouse, P. G. (2015). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (3rd ed). Sage Publicatons: Thousand Oaks, C. A. (Sage 2)