SYLLABUS
1. Wayland Baptist University, Central Park Forest Campus, School of Business
2. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
3. Course: MGMT 4306 – Leadership Management and Development
4. Term: Fall – August 18 – November 1, 2014
5. Instructor: Dr. Lillian Robinson
6. Office Phone and email: 602-417-9218 lrobinson42@cox.net, lillian.robinson@wayland.wbu.edu
7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Mon – Fri 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Goodyear, Arizona)
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. Central Park Forest
9. Catalog Description: leadership theories that provide real-world insight into effective organizational leadership
practices.
10. Prerequisites: MGMT 3304
11. Required Textbook and Resources:
:
BOOK
Leadership: Theory,
Application and
Skill Development
AUTHOR
LussierAchua
ED YEAR PUBLISHER
5th
2013
Cengage
Learning
ISBN#
1111827079
REVIEW
Spring 14
12. Optional Materials: N/A
13. Course Outcome Competencies:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 Identify the historical styles and approaches of leadership.
 Demonstrate a general knowledge of the content and motivations of leadership styles.
 Compare and contrast the styles of leadership.
 Identify particular instances in which the leadership styles may be employed for maximum benefit.
 Describe and explain the leadership style of Christ.
 Describe the roles of a leader within the dynamics of teamwork situations.
 Identify the challenges that leaders will face in the future.
 Compare and contrast the leadership styles of effective leaders.
14. Attendance Requirements:
The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be made up within the
semester/term of enrollment. Except final papers and exams.
Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment.
Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment,
but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.
In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the
student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "F".
A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive
absences recorded for a course.
Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not
exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported
to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.
Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who
are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned above will be reported to the appropriate
agency
15. Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is
the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the
coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at
(806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”
16: Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Mid-Term - Open Book - 30 points
Final Paper -Written Paper - 15 points
You will be required to write a paper on Leadership. Your paper must be 5 – 7 pages long, APA style, with 3
references. You do not need an abstract page for this paper.
Final Paper Presentation – 15 points
Your final 5 minute presentation will be graded on clarity, substance, and relevance.
Team building Exercise - 10 points – In class exercise
3 Weekly Article - 15 points (5 points each)
Case Study - 10 points – In Class exercise
Class participation 5 points – you must be involved in the discussion to earn your points
Please note that if you are absent during the in class assignments, you can submit a 900 word paper on the topics
discussed.
**Your final paper has to be presented and you have to write your paper and submit it to earn the full 30
points (No exceptions).
100 – 90
89 – 80
79 – 70
69 – 60
A
B
C
D
Below 60 is Failing
Instructor will not accept late work after 2 days. All late work will be reduced by 10 %.
17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
Week 1 (Aug 19)
Introductions
Chapter 1
Choose a topic for your paper
Week 2 (Aug 26)
Chapter 2
Turn in topic for papers
Week 3 (September 2 – Class on will meet Blackboard)
Chapter 3
Week 4 (Sep 19
Chapters 4, 5
First Article is due
Week 5 (Sep 16)
Chapters 6 and 7
Teambuilding Exercise
Week 6 (Sept 23)
Chapters 8 and 9
Mid Term handed out
Second Weekly Article
Week 7 (Sep 30)
Chapters 10
In Class Case Study on Leadership
Mid-term due back to instructor
Week 8 (Oct 7)
Chapters 11
Third Weekly Article is due
Week 9 (Oct 14 Blackboard Discussion)
Chapter 12
Week 10 (Oct 21)
Final Presentations Written/Oral
Week 11 (Oct 28)
Final Presentations Written/Oral
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member.
The syllabus is can be adjusted at the discretion of the Instructor.
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member.
The syllabus is can be adjusted at the discretion of the Instructor.