MGMT380 Principles of Leadership
Spring 2010
Linda Schmitigal
Associate Professor of Management
233 Library, 635-2195
Office Hours: TR 11-12:30 and 2-3:30
lschmitigal@lssu.edu
Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an
understanding of the principles and behaviors situationally appropriate to inspire and
influence others. Whether people work individually, in small teams, task forces or other
units at all organizational levels, effective leadership sustains profitability, productivity
and excellent service. Studying research findings, leadership practices, and skills helps
the student understand how this knowledge can be applied to effectively lead others.
MGMT360 (Principles of Management) is a prerequisite. Good, basic writing skills are
needed to complete written assignments and in-class activities.
Course Outcomes—School of Business, Economics, and Legal Studies Assessment
Plan
Outcome Three. Graduates will demonstrate skills in research, communications, and
critical thinking.
Outcome Four. Graduates will demonstrate personal growth: a desire for lifelong
learning, adaptation to change and curiosity.
Outcome Six. Graduates will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Outcome Eight. Graduates will appreciate the work ethic.
Course texts and resources:
Northouse, P.G. (2009). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing.
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2002). The leadership challenge. (4rd ed.). San Francisco,
CA: Jossey-Bass/Wiley Publishing.
VLeader 2007, SimuLearn.
Periodical articles on assigned topics, several from Fortune
Several leadership sites including the following: www.forio.com, www.tompeters.com,
www.ccl.org, www.jimcollins.com.
Leadership Study Topics:
Leadership defined
Management and leadership compared
Leadership, influence, and power
Leadership theories
Trait, behavior, contingency, charismatic/transformational leadership
Gender and leadership
Leadership diversity
Relationship building
Leaders as “Social architects” and visionaries
Leading teams
Leading change
E I (Emotional Intelligence)
Mentoring and Coaching
Followership
Class activities:
Lectures to introduce study topics
In-class research on study topics and summaries of findings
Discussion of The Leadership Challenge
Experiential exercises and assessments
Group discussions and presentations
Four major assignments:
Leader interview and presentation
Leadership poster presentation
Leadership journal entries and essay—“Reflections on Leadership”
Leadership research topic: choose a topoioc listed above and write a 5-page paper,
10-minute presentation
Evaluation:
Two exams
Interview and Presentation
Leadership poster presentation
Leadership journal
Research paper
Simulation
Class participation (attendance,
attentiveness, commitment to course
objects, and constructive input)
(Daily evaluation)
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Tentative Schedule:
Week 1
Introduction to Leadership
Week 2
Select your research topic
Begin Virtual Leader simulation
Week 3
Introduction to Leadership
Week 4
Leadership interview presentation
Week 5
Introduction to Leadership
Week 6
Research paper presentation, paper and presentation due
Week 7
Midterm on Introduction to Leadership text
Week 8
Introduction to Leadership Challenge
Week 9
SLPI assignment
Select your leadership book to create your poster presentation
Week 10
Leadership Challenge model
Week 11
Leadership Challenge model
Week 12
Poster presentation at Entrepreneurship symposium
Week 13
Turn in the results of your SLPI
Finish and submit Virtual Leadership report
Week 14
Finish Leadership Challenge model
Submit Leadership journal and Reflection paper
Week 15
Final exam—Leadership Challenge. Tuesday, April 27, 12:30-2:30.
Disability Statement:
In compliance with Lake Superior State University policy and equal access laws,
disability-related accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such
services are to meet with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of
class, to discuss their disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until
they register with the Resource Center for Students with Disabilities (RCSD). Proper
registration will enable the RCSD to verify the disability and determine reasonable
academic accommodations. RCSD is located in Library 101. The telephone number is
635-2454
Excused absences:
Please arrange absences in advances. Assignments will not be accepted unless prior
arrangements have been made with the instructor. For emergencies, please call or email
the instructor to make arrangements to turn in assignments.