SYLLABUS
1. Wayland Baptist University, Fairbanks 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 5306 –Hybrid- Leadership and Management Development
4. Term and Year: Summer Semester: May 26, 2014 – August 9, 2014
Meeting dates: May 26, June 9, 23, July 7, 27, & Aug. 4.
5. Name of Instructor: Dr. Nick O. Ejimabo
6. Office Phone and Email: (907) 377-4398 (Cell: (512)-589-9532) ejimabon@wbu.edu
7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Tuesday & Wednesday 2 - 6pm. (Other: by Appointments) 2623
Wabash Avenue, Suite 109 Eielson AFB, Alaska
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Monday 6 to 10 pm, (Bldg. 2631- Rm. 318) Eielson (AFB), AK.
9. Catalog Description: current and historical leadership theories with emphasis on viewing the
leadership function in the context of organizational behavior and design.
10. Prerequisites: MGMT 3304 or approved substitute
11. Required Textbook and Resources: BOTH TEXTS REQUIRED!
BOOK
Developing
Management Skills
AUTHOR
ED YEAR PUBLISHER
ISBN#
REVIEW
Whetten
8th
2011
Pearson
9780136121008 Spring 14
Yukl
8th
2010
Pearson
9780132771863 Spring 14
AND
Leadership in
Organizations
12. Optional Materials: A: Access to WBU Learning Resources www.wbu.edu/lrc
B: Internet and Library
C: APA Standards – Sixth Edition: http://www.apa.org.
13. Course Outcome Competencies: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 Compare and contrast the eight roles of leadership.
 Describe how leaders communicate effectively.
 Describe how to build effective teams.
 Explain why conflict is considered “productive tension”.
 Describe the core competencies of Leadership.
 Develop and communicate a vision, goals and objectives.
 Describe a productive work environment.
 Demonstrate the ability to make effective oral presentations.
 Describe the essential components of managing change.
14. Attendance Requirements: As stated in the Wayland Catalog, students enrolled at one of the
University’s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must
be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made
up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the
instructor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus executive
director. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will
receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies for each course, as defined by the
instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University’s attendance policy.
Additional Attendance requirement: Excessive late arrivals or early departures will be taken into
consideration. Material will be discussed in class and included in the exams that are not in the book. It
is the student’s responsibility to obtain any material missed by not attending class for any reason. The
student must not miss any more than 25% of the class. Any more misses may result in failure of the
class. In case of TDY’s the instructor should be notified as soon as possible.
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: Assignments and Points
a. Reflection paper: Students will prepare reflective summaries and create a collection of materials to
utilize in future endeavors in education. The will be three reflective papers in this semester (TBD). Each
student will be assigned /select a special topic from the subject matter of our course. The reflection
paper will be discussed in the class. Total value = 150 points.
b. Team Project Paper/presentation: A minimum 12- 15 page (content pages, excluding cover sheet,
abstract and references) on a subject directly related to Leadership and Management Development will
be the focus of the project. The team /group project and requirements will be discussed in the class, and
would enable students demonstrate a growing proficiency in Management development and
organizational leadership. Topics must be listed on sign-up sheet and initialed by instructor. Proper APA
format is required. Total point value of 250 points.
c. Examinations: Two examinations (Mid-Term 25% and Final 25%) will be given during the term.
Questions will be mostly multiple choices along with some essay questions. Format and areas of study
will be discussed and reviewed in the class before each exam.
Total point value of 400 points
d. Attendance Class Blackboard Discussion and Participation
You are expected to attend, participate and respond to the discussions and questions in every class. It
involves answering of questions, personal experience, and suggestion on what you think about the class
discussions and topics. Class participation is a grade activity that reflects preparedness for class as well
as attendance. Arrive on time with assigned reading and papers completed on the prearranged deadline.
Total point value of 200 points.
Grading Scale:
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = below 60%
I = For Incomplete
W = For Withdrawal
Note: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the requirements covered in this Syllabus and
in class. Students who are underperforming or who believe they need additional help are to inform the
instructor or dean immediately.
17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
This course outline serves merely as the anticipated roadmap I hope to use during this 11 weeks
program. However, due to circumstances and the dynamic nature of this course, there may be some
changes in the schedule. During such situations, you will be advised and changes will be discussed and
noted accordingly. The dates and weeks listed below are the dates by which the course materials are
expected to have been read.
Week
Dates
Topic/Activities/Discussions
Readings/Assignments
1
5/26/14
Class
meeting
Introductions / Course Overview / Lecture
“Getting to Know You Activities”
Nature of Leadership & Managerial work
Yukl Bk. Ch. 1 & 2
2
6/2/14
Personal Skills: Whetten Textbook
Read Part 1
Whetten BK. Ch.1; 2 & 3
Reflection 1 due.
3
6/9/14
Class
meeting
Leading Change & Innovation
Leadership Behavior
Read Yukl Bk. Ch.3; 4 & 5
4
6/16/14
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership, Empowerment, Gaining Power and Influence.Whetten BK. Ch. 4, 5, 6 & 7
Read Part 2 of Whetten Text
Reflection 2 due
5
6/23/1
Class
meeting
Leadership Traits and Skills
Contingency theories and Adaptive Leadership
Power & Influence Tactics
Read Yukl Bk. Ch.6; 7 & 8
6
6/30/14
 Mid-Term (25%)
Kinds of Leadership
Mid-Term (25%)
Lecture
7
77/14
Class
meeting
Dyadic Relations & Followers
Group Skills: Teams & Effective Leadership in Teams
Empowering and delegating
Yuki Bk. Ch.9 & 10
Whetten Bk. Ch. 9&10
8
7/14/14
Strategic Leadership in Organization
Yuki Bk. Ch. 11; 12, & 13
Leadership skills: Transformational, Charismatic, Ethical,Movie/film/Guest speaker
Servant, Spiritual & Authentic Leadership
Reflection 3 due
9
7/21/14
Class
meeting
Cross-cultural Leadership & Diversity
Developing Leadership Skills
Overview and Integration
BD
Ch.17 & 18
Team Presentation
10
7/28/14
Research Papers Due / In-class Presentations
Review of final exam.
Research Papers Due
electronically/Safe assign
Assignment/team formation
11
8/ 4/14
Class
meeting
Final Test { TBD}
Class meeting
Final Exam & end of Semester
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member.
Student Responsibilities: Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and obeying all academic policies
appearing in the Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog applicable to their curriculum and/or program of
study.
Changes in the Syllabus: Although this course is expected to follow the syllabus as written, the instructor
reserves the right to adjust the syllabus. The instructor will inform the students of all major changes in a
reasonable and timely manner.
Division of Business Goals: The division of business is committed to producing graduates who have the
knowledge and skills to excel in business in its various sub disciplines. We are also committed to instruction in
the business disciplines that is invested with the values of Christianity.
Plagiarism Policy: Intellectual integrity and truthfulness are fundamental to scholarship. Scholars,
whether they are performing as students or as teachers, are engaged in a search for truth. Plagiarism is a
form of cheating and also a form of theft. Plagiarism occurs when a student fails to give proper credit
when information is either quoted or paraphrased. Carelessness is no excuse. As such, it is a breach of
scholarly responsibility.
It is also unethical and in some cases, illegal. Looking at or copying someone else’s test, answer sheet,
and/or paper are counted as cheating. Plagiarism will result in an “F” in the course.
19. Note: All assignments will have due dates and late penalties. Failure to submit assignments on time
will result in the reduction of your grade by 10 points per 24-hour period following the due date.
20. ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Readings: Assigned readings are to be completed
prior to the class session for which they are assigned.
CLASSROOM COURTESY: Exhibit courtesy to everyone in your class by being on time and staying
for the entire class time. Turn cell phones off and do not use them during class. Use cell phone outside
of the classroom during breaks. Limit your discussions to course content.
21. Format of Course Deliverables: All course assignments must be submitted in the class. All course
deliverables must be constructed in Times New Roman, 12pt font, double space, and submitted in APA
and Microsoft word.