COURSE SYLLABUS
LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS
GBUS 2033
COURSE SYLLABUS – SPRING 2011 2nd 8 weeks – Mar 7 to May 2, 2011
SCHOOL:
School of Professional Studies
DEPARTMENT:
Division of Business (DOB)
HOURS, CREDIT NUMBER/TITLE:
3 Hours, GBUS 2033, Leadership in Business
INSTRUCTOR:
Mrs. Liberty Holleman-Gorospe, (918) 407-8687- cell –
reserved for emergencies only
Discussion Board: answered daily during school week –
Please post all non-personal class questions to the
discussion board
E-Mail: ldholleman@nwosu.edu
– all personal questions should be emailed
OFFICE HOURS: Available on Discussion Board 4 or 5 times weekly and by
request
EMAIL
The professor will use NWOSU email as the primary means of communicating with students,
Students are responsible for e-mail messages sent to their NWOSU email account; thus,
students are responsible to check their NWOSU email accounts. The professor will only
respond to emails sent from the student’s official NWOSU email account or Blackboard
and that identify the applicable class in the subject line or first sentence of the email.
Further, emails should be professional using proper spelling, grammar, style and format.
TEXTBOOK
Interpersonal Skills for Leadership, 2nd Edition, ISBN 013117343X Authors: Fritz, Brown, Lunde,
and Banset. Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES
An introduction to leadership styles and principles as applied to today‘s business environment, both
within the organization and the community. This course satisfies the General Education requirement
for a class in leadership. NOTE: This class includes a community service component.
DOB MISSION STATEMENT
The Division of Business provides a quality, student-centered learning environment to prepare
students to be competent, ethical business professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders in the regional
workplace and in the world. The division accomplishes this by offering quality education
delivered by qualified, involved faculty dedicated to improvement processes in order to prepare
our alumni to contribute to the intellectual and economic vitality of regional stakeholders and
beyond.
DOB ETHICS STATEMENT
The Division of Business has adopted a Student Code of Ethics applicable to all students
majoring, minoring or taking courses offered by the Division of Business. The Student Code of
Ethics may be found online at: http://www.nwosu.edu/business-student-code-of-ethics. All
students taking this class are governed by this code of ethics. Likewise, the Division of Business
has adopted a Faculty Code of Ethics. The Faculty Code of Ethics can be found online at:
http://www.nwosu.edu/business-faculty-code-of-ethics. All Division of Business faculty are
governed by this ethical code.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the conclusion of the course students will:
1. Understand the role of human values in culture, ethnic and racial diversity at the global level. (Gen
Ed IIA1) (ACBSP 7)
2. Understand the role of human values in cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity at the domestic level.
(Gen Ed IIB1) (ACBSP 7)
3. Understand their role in a culturally diverse environment (Gen Ed IIC1) (ACBSP 7)
4. Identify and understand concepts and principles of leadership (Gen Ed IIC2) (ACBSP 4)
5. Understand principles of ethical behavior (Gen Ed IIC3) (Bus Div 5) (ACBSP 5)
6. Understand principles of human behavior (Gen Ed IID2) (Bus Div 4)
7. Demonstrate the necessary skills to identify, conceptualize, diagnose, evaluate and analyze
organizational problems utilizing a variety of methodological leadership approaches and tools. (Bus
Div 3) (Bus Admin 2) (Org Lead 2) (Tech Mgt 2) (ACBSP 2) (ACBSP4)
8. Select academic and professional resources needed to address a leadership problem area. (Bus Div
1) (ACBSP 2) (ACBSP 3) (ACBSP 4)
9. Effectively communicate using written and oral leadership skills the results of their research to a
professional and peer audience. (Bus Div 2) (ACBSP 1)
STANDARDS
Gen Ed = NWOSU General Education outcomes
Bus Div = NWOSU Business Division goals for all Business programs
Bus Admin = Division goals for the Bachelor of Science with Business Administration major
Org Lead = Division goals for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Tech Mgt = Division Goals for the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
ACBSP = Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Assessment Standards
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be based on: (1) Four Exams, (2) Fifteen Quizzes, (3) Four Discussion
Board Modules; and (4) a Community Service Component with portfolio. Such
assessment will focus on the course and chapter objectives of the class.
Grades will be assigned based on the following grading schedule:
EVALUATION AND GRADING
4 exams = 400 (100 pts ea.)
15 chapter quizzes = 75 points (5 pts ea.)
Discussion Boards = 100 points (25 pts per module)
Community Service Component = 100 points
Participation = 25 points
630-700 = A
560-629 = B
490-559 = C
420-489 = D
419 and Below = F
Exams: Four timed Blackboard online exams will be given during the course of the semester.
The exams, worth 100 points each, will consist of true/false, multiple choice, critical thinking
problems and/or essay questions. Worth 400 points total
Quizzes: Fifteen online quizzes will be completed and turned in online. The quizzes are worth
5 points each and will assist you in identifying some of the important points of each chapter.
These quizzes should be completed after you have completed your entire chapter work. Worth
100 points total
Discussion Board: Four Discussion Board modules will be given during the course of the
semester. The modules, worth 25 points each, will consist of questions, discussions of these
questions in each module and a Discussion Board Quiz. Please refer to our Discussion Board
rubric for additional grading details. Worth 100 points total
Community Service Component: Community Service Component is included with this class.
Students will be required to write a proposal for their Community Service project. A rubric and
additional instructions will be provided during the semester. Instructor approval of the proposal must
be given prior to the proposed project. This will be worth 100 total points and will include an
ongoing an online Discussion Board with weekly updates and discussions, a reflection journal with
pictures, CS forms, etc. to be presented in an electronic or paper portfolio format.
ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Academic Integrity:
Communication:
Late Work:
Make-Up Policy:
Academic integrity is vital. The professor has a
zero tolerance policy regarding academic
dishonesty. Any act of dishonesty will be
penalized severely.
The professor will use NWOSU BlackBoard
announcements, discussion board and email
as the primary means of communicating with
students, Students are responsible for e-mail
messages sent to their NWOSU email
account; thus, students should regularly check
their NWOSU email accounts.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED IN
THIS CLASS.
Failure to take or turn in timely quizzes,
Exams, assignments and/or discussion boards
will result in a zero on that item.
NO MAKE-UP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
IN THIS CLASS.
Students should plan in advance so work is
completed prior to a scheduled absence.
Likewise, students should complete work far
enough in advance that it is completed in case
of an unexpected event.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student needing academic accommodations for a physical, mental or learning disability should
contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, or faculty member personally,
within the first two weeks of the semester so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. The
location for ADA assistance is the Fine Arts building room 126 on the Alva Campus. The location
for ADA assistance on the Enid campus is Room 102 and the contact is Lori Coonrod. The location
for ADA assistance on the Woodward campus is the Main Office and the contact is Dr. Deena Fisher.
The location for ADA assistance at the University Center at Ponca City campus is the Main Office
and the contact is Dr. Brenda Stacy.
ONLINE CLASS ATTENDANCE
Responsibility for attending your online Blackboard class rests upon you the student.
Attendance and participation in Blackboard is expected at least 3 times a week.
Overview of Chapters to be Covered
Chapter 1 – The Nature and Importance of Leadership
Chapter 2 – Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders
Chapter 3 – Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 4 – Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles
Chapter 5 – Contingency and Situational Leadership
Chapter 6 – Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility
Chapter 7 – Power, Politics, and Leadership
Chapter 8 – Influence Tactics of Leaders
Chapter 9 – Developing Teamwork
Chapter 10 – Motivation and Coaching Skills
Chapter 11 – Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
Chapter 12 – Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Chapter 13 – Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
Chapter 14 – International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership
Chapter 15 – Leadership Development and Succession
COURSE OUTLINE AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Dates
(3/07/11)
(3/09/11)
Topic
Quiz Due
Chapter 1 – The Nature and Importance of
Leadership
Chapter 2 – Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of
Leaders
No Quiz
Before you take exam I
Please begin Posting Your Community Service Proposal in the CS Discussion Board Area
(3/11/11)
Chapter 3 – Charismatic and Transformational
Before you take exam I
Leadership
March 11 - Your Approved Community Service Proposal must be in place before 11:55 p.m.
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS
(3/14-18/11)
(3/21/11)
Chapter 4 – Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and
Before you take exam I
(3/23-24/11)
(3/25/11)
Styles
Module 1 Quiz and Exam I – chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4
Chapter 5 – Contingency and Situational Leadership
Before you take exam II
Before you take exam II
(3/30/11)
Chapter 6 – Leadership Ethics and Social
Responsibility
Chapter 7 – Power, Politics, and Leadership
(4/04/11)
Chapter 8 – Influence Tactics of Leaders
Before you take exam II
(3/28/11)
(4/06-07/11)
(4/08/11)
(4/11/11)
(4/13/11)
(4/15/11)
Module II Quiz and Exam II chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8
Chapter 9 – Developing Teamwork
Chapter 10 – Motivation and Coaching Skills
Chapter 11 – Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
Chapter 12 – Communication and Conflict
Resolution Skills
(4/18-19/11)
Module III Quiz and Exam III chapters 9, 10, 11 &
12
(4/20/11)
Chapter 13 – Strategic Leadership and Knowledge
Management
(4/22/11)
Chapter 14 – International and Culturally Diverse
Aspects of Leadership
(4/25/11)
Complete your Community Service Portfolio –
Electronic Portfolios will be turned in under
assignments – Hardcopy Portfolios must be received
no later than 4/25/11
April 25 Community Service Portfolio Due before 11:55 p.m.
(4/27/11)
Chapter 15 – Leadership Development and
Succession
(4/28-29/11)
Module IV Quiz and Exam IV 13, 14 & 15
Before you take exam II
Before you take exam III
Before you take exam III
Before you take exam III
Before you take exam III
Before you take exam IV
Before you take exam IV
Courier or mail to:
Dr. Kathy Goddard
2929 E. Randolph
Enid, OK 73703
Before you take exam IV