Leadership and Management
Fall 2013
Instructor: LT Clinton Johnson
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Email: clintonjohnson@sandiego.edu
Phone: (619) 260-2288
Naval Science 201
Semester Hours (3 Credits)
Location: PG-244
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 1400-1515
Office Hours: TBA & By Appointment
Course Description
This course will introduce the art and science of leadership and explore the traits, framework, and skillsets of a leadership
and management. Fundamentals of ethics and integrity, management theory, and practical functions of leadership and
management will be introduced. Topics will be covered via lecture, discussion, cases studies, movies/videos,
presentations, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Course Learning Objectives
The purpose of this course is to foster a foundation of leadership and management concepts, be familiar with the
fundamental theoretical concepts, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of leadership and management. This
course focuses on concepts such as organizational behavior, situational leadership, management styles, motivation, and
communication. A comprehensive list of Professional Core Competencies will be posted on Blackboard.
Course Materials
Hughes, Richard et al. Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience, 6th edition, New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill, 2009. (ELE)
Carlson, Thomas J. Leadership and Management, Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2000. (L & M)
Thomas, Joseph J. Leadership Embodied: The Secrets to Success of the Most Effective Navy and Marine Corps
Leaders, Annapolis, MD: U.S. Naval Institute, 2005. (LEAD)
U.S. Department of Defense. The Armed Forces Officer, Washington D.C.: National Defense University Press
and Potomac Books, Inc 2007. (AFO)
Department of the Navy, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. Command and Control, Marine Corps
Doctrinal Publication 6. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1996. (C&C)
Department of the Navy, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. Planning, Marine Corps Doctrinal
Publication 5. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1997. (Plan)
Course Requirements/Activities
1. Class Participation (10%): Students are required and expected to complete all assigned readings and homework prior
to each class and actively participate in classroom discussion.
2. Quizzes (10%): Students should expect a quiz each week to assess knowledge of concepts covered in the assigned
reading.
3. Exams (40%): Two exams will be given during the semester to test concepts covered in the course, including
classroom lectures, discussion, and textbook reading. The exams will be closed book.
4. Movie/Leader Analysis (20%): There will be two team leadership analysis writing assignments during the semester,
one on a military movie (5 pages), the other on a great Navy leader (10 pages). See Blackboard.
5. Team Presentations (10%): Each team will be required to give at least one presentation on their assigned movie/leader
analysis topic. See Blackboard
6. Leadership Journal & Homework (10%): Students are expected to keep a leadership journal (1-2 paragraphs a week),
which will be collected monthly. Students are also expected to complete homework questions at the end of each chapter
from primary text prior to each class period.
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Course Outline
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Date
8/27
8/29
9/3
9/5
9/10
9/12
9/17
9/19
9/24
9/26
10/1
10/3
10/8
10/10
10/15
10/17
10/22
10/24
10/29
10/31
11/5
11/7
11/12
11/14
11/19
11/21
11/26
11/28
12/3
12/5
12/10
12/12
Topic
Intro / Syllabus / AFO (6)
Leadership Business / LE (1-2)
Leadership Interactions / LE (3-4)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (5-6)
Leadership Development / LE (7-8)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (9-10) / MCDP
Assessing Leadership / LE (11-12)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (13-14)
Leadership & Values / LE (15-16)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (17-18)
Leadership Traits / LE (19-20)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (21-22)
Leadership Skills (Part 2) / LE (23-24)
Leadership Skills (Part 2) / LE (25-26)
Movie Presentations / LE (27-28)
Leadership Behavior / LE (29-30)
Exam 1 (Mid-term)
Discussion: LM 2000 / LE (31-32)
Motivation and Performance / LE (33-34)
Groups & Teams / LE (35-36)
Leadership Skills (Part 3) / LE (37-38)
Leadership Skills (Part 3) / LE (39-40)
Situation / LE (41-42)
Contingency Theories / LE (43-44)
Leadership & Change / LE (45-46)
Leadership Skills (Part 4) / LE (47-48)
Thanksgiving Recess (No Class)
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Class)
Exam 2 (Final)
Team Presentations / LE (49)
Team Presentations / AFO (3)
No Class
Reading
Pg 51-60
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 8
Ch 4
Ch 14
Ch 6
Ch 17
Ch 7
Ch 11
Pg 319-362
Pg 319-362
Ch 8
Ch 1-7
Ch 27
Ch 9
Ch 10
Pg 481-531
Pg 481-531
Ch 11
Ch 12
Ch 13
Pg 665-682
Notes
Leader Analysis Topics Due
Power & Influence (Ch 5)
SEP Journal/Homework Due
Mid-term Review / Presentation Plan
OCT Journal/Homework Due
Movie Analysis Paper Due
Leader Analysis Paper Due (0001 PST)
Ch 8-13
NOV Journal/Homework Due
Grades
95.0 - 100% = A
90.0 - 94.9% = A-
87.0 - 89.9% = B+
84.0 - 86.9% = B
80.0 - 83.9% = B-
77.0 - 79.9% = C+
74.0 - 76.9% = C
70.0 - 73.9% = C-
67.0 - 69.9% = D+
64.0 - 66.9% = D
60.0 - 63.9% = D-
< 60.0% = F
Class Policies
Changes: I have made every attempt to make this syllabus an accurate reflection of how I intend to teach this course
over the semester. However, this syllabus should not be construed as a legal contract and it may be subject to change
over the semester, particularly with respect to the schedule. I reserve the right to make modifications as necessary. I will
discuss any proposed or effected to changes to the syllabus in class. Updated versions of the syllabus will also be posted
to Blackboard--they will not be distributed in class.
Academic Dishonesty: The NROTC Honor Code states “An NROTC student will not lie, cheat, or steal.” This applies to all
students in this course. Substantiated charges will result in a failing course grade and likely disenrollment from NROTC – with
an unfavorable recommendation regarding commissioned service. The student will also be referred to appropriate university
officials for disciplinary proceedings.
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Military Protocol: Since this is a course primarily designed and required for NROTC students, military protocol is
emphasized as a teaching point. Both NROTC and non-NROTC students must adhere to the appropriate attire regulations as
prescribed by NROTC and/or the host university.
Responsibility: NROTC students are expected to perform at a substantially high level of maturity and responsibility. In
general, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate action to resolve all personal issues and to ensure administrative matters are
handled in a timely manner.
Absence: Permission for absence must be requested in advance (via phone/email to the Instructor). Excused absence
will be granted at the sole discretion of the instructor. The ability to make up course work will be handled on a case by
case basis.
Tardiness: Punctuality is expected. If you are late, enter the classroom without disruption and discuss
your reason with the instructor after class. Late entrance forfeits that day’s class participation points.
Electronic Equipment: Use of electronics (e.g. cell phones) not directly supporting the class is prohibited.
Requests for Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made for course participants
with disabilities who require specific instructional and testing modifications. Students with such requirements must identify
themselves to the San Diego State University Student Disability Services (619) 594-6473 before the beginning of the
course. Every effort will be made to accommodate students’ needs; however, performance standards for the course will
not be modified in considering specific accommodations.
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