TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MSM 6633
Leading and Developing High Performance Teams
Prerequisites
BUS 6600 must be taken in the first term.
Description
An in-depth study of the key factors necessary to develop, support, and lead high performance
teams. Key factors such as interpersonal dynamics, organizational culture, decision-making, and
communication are examined. By reading and discussing cases, theories, as well as models, team
leadership and management are examined. Leadership of various types of work teams (including
face to face and virtual settings) are applied to enhance effective performance and team member
satisfaction.
Student Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Diagnose the impact of individual and group behavior on team performance, with
emphasis on recognizing common problems associated with this behavior.
Describe leadership skills to deal effectively with team conflict, addressing cultural and
global organizational differences.
Apply situationally appropriate team development models and theoretical approaches
correctly.
Construct a leadership model/plan to support a high-performing team.
Analyze team problems, sources of conflict, and scenarios, choosing appropriate options
to enhance team performance
Evaluate alternatives for assessing team performance.
Purpose
To provide leadership skills that support the design, development, and maintenance of highperformance teams in organizations.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Course Coordinator and Program
Coordinator guidance.
1 September 2015
Master Syllabus: MSM 6633
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Student Engagement:
Instructors in this course will add videos, movies, site visits, guest speakers, service learning
projects, or other activities designed to engage students in experiential and active learning
activities designed to improve skills and the application of knowledge within the business
community.
Approved Texts*
Griffith, B., and Dunham, E. (2015). Working in Teams: Moving From High Potential to High
Performance. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-4522-8630-3 (pbk)
Supplements
Troy Library Guide MSM 6633: A list of readings is available in the Troy Library for MSM
6633, some of which will be required reading in this course. These can be accessed in the Troy
Library. Additional supplemental reading include but are not limited to:
Castka, P., Bamber, C. J., Sharp, J. M., & Belohoubek, P. (2001). Factors affecting successful
implementation of high performance teams. Team Performance Management, 7(7), 123134.
Daniel, L. J., & Davis, C. R. (2009). What makes high performance teams excel? Research
Technology Management,52(4), 40-45.
Eggensperger, J. D. (2004). How far is too far? Lessons for business from ultra-high-performing
military teams. Team Performance Management, 10(3), 53-59.
Guttman, H. M., & Hawkes, R. S. (2004). New rules for strategic engagement. The Journal of
Business Strategy, 25(1), 34-38.
Higgs, M., Plewnia, U., & Ploch, J. (2005). Influence of team composition and task complexity
on team performance. Team Performance Management, 11(7), 227-250.
Jenewein, W., & Morhart, F. (2008). Navigating toward team success. Team Performance
Management, 14(1), 102-108.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
8. Classroom
2. Course number +
location
section
9. Office location +
3. Term
e-mail address
4. Instructor
10. Office telephone
5. Prerequisites
11. Course
6. Office hours
description,
7. Class days, times
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates,
requirements
dead day, final
exam
18. ADA statement
23. Cheating policy
19. Electronic device 24. Specialization
statement
requirements
20. Additional
(certification,
services,
licensure, teacher
statements
competencies)
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy
Master Syllabus: MSM 6633
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*Most recent edition is required unless otherwise specified.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Diane Bandow bandow2@troy.edu
Program Assessment Requirements for this Course:
No program assessments are currently needed in this course.
Assessment rubrics can be located under SCOB Curriculum Assessment and Development in
Blackboard (Assessment/graduate/rubrics/MSM)
MSM Assessment information link: http://business.troy.edu/Portal/msm-assessments.aspx
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
8. Classroom
2. Course number +
location
section
9. Office location +
3. Term
e-mail address
4. Instructor
10. Office telephone
5. Prerequisites
11. Course
6. Office hours
description,
7. Class days, times
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates,
requirements
dead day, final
exam
18. ADA statement
23. Cheating policy
19. Electronic device 24. Specialization
statement
requirements
20. Additional
(certification,
services,
licensure, teacher
statements
competencies)
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy