WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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 4306 – FB10
4. Term: Winter 2013 (11 Nov 2013 – 15 Feb 2014)
5. Instructor: Mr. Michael Smith
6. Office Phone and Email: (907) 328-8234, michael.smith@wayland.wbu.edu
7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Before and after class---by appointment.
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Thursday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at North Pole 1st Baptist Church.
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
Lussier
ED
5th
YEAR PUBLISHER
2013
Cengage
ISBN#
9781111827076
REVIEW
Spring
2014
12. Optional Materials: None
13. Course Outcome Competencies: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
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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 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: 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 dean. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the
regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of “F” in the course. Additional attendance
polices for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the
University’s attendance policy.
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) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
16. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
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Readings: Assigned readings are to be completed prior to the class session for which they are
assigned.
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 may result in an “F” in the course.
Homework Assignments: There will be a variety of homework assignments designed to apply
skills learned in the course. Each assignment must be submitted by the due date.
Exams: Examinations will consist of a Midterm and a Final.
Research Paper: A seven to ten page research paper will be a requirement for this class. At least
three references (professional journals, significant research, books, etc.) are required and must be
documented using APA guidelines. Students will present an Executive Summary of the paper to the
class using presentation tools and skills learned in the course.
PPT/Oral Presentation: Prepare a presentation on their research paper and present it to the class.
Course Requirements and Evaluation – Oral, and Visual Presentations will be scored using the
School of Business/Management Scoring Rubrics.
6 Homework Assignments (25 points each for a total of 150 points)
Mid-Term (100 points)
Final (100 points)
Research Paper (100 points)
Executive Summary (25 points)
PPT/Oral Presentation 10 min max (25 points)
Participation (10 points per class for a maximum of 100 points)
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The University has a standard grade scale:
o A = 90 – 100
o B = 80 – 89
o C = 70 – 79
o D = 60 – 69
o F = Below 60
17. Tentative Schedule:
Week: 1
Subjects/Concepts
Nov 14
Introductions/Discussion of Chapters 1 & 2
Classroom 1. Who is a leader and what skills do leaders need?
2. Leadership Traits and Ethics
Homework #1 (pg 27) --- Case “Steve Jobs---Apple”
Week: 2
Subjects/Concepts
Nov 21
Discussion of Chapter 3
Classroom 3. Leadership Behavior and Motivation
Homework #2 (pg 106) --- Case “Art Friedman---Friedman’s
Appliance”
Week: 3
Subjects/Concepts
Dec 5
Discussion of Chapter 4
Classroom 4. Contingency Leadership Theories
Homework #3 (pg 139) --- Case “Terry Gou---Foxconn
Technology Group”
Week: 4
Subjects/Concepts
Dec 12
Discussion of Chapter 5
Classroom 5. Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation
Week: 5
Subjects/Concepts
Dec 19
Discussion of Chapter 6
Classroom 6. Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills
Homework #4 (pg 222) --- Case “Reed Hastings---Netflix”
Week: 6
Subjects/Concepts
Jan 9
Discussion Chapter 7
Classroom 7. Leader---Member Exchange and Followership
Homework #5 (pg 270) --- Case “W.L. Gore & Associates”
Week: 7
Subjects/Concepts
Jan 16
Discussion Chapter 8
Classroom 8. Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams
Homework #6 (pg 311) --- Case “Frederick W. Smith--FedEx”
Week: 8
Subjects/Concepts
Jan 23
Discussion Chapter 9
Classroom 9. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Week: 9
Subjects/Concepts
Jan 30
Discussion Chapter 10
Classroom 10. Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity
Week: 10 Subjects/Concepts
Feb 6
Discussion Chapters 11 & 12
Classroom 11. Strategic Leadership and Change Management
12. Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization
Week: 11 Subjects/Concepts
Feb 13
Final Exam
Classroom Research paper presentations
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member.
*Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Assignment Due
Homework #1 Due: Nov 21,
2013
Assignment Due
Thesis Statement for Research
Papers. Homework #2 Due:
Dec 5, 2013
Assignment Due
Homework #3 Due: Dec 12,
2013
Assignment Due
Assignment Due
Mid-Term Due: Chapters 1-6
Homework #4 Due: Jan 9,
2014
Assignment Due
Homework #5 Due: Jan 16,
2014
Assignment Due
Homework #6 Due: Jan 23,
2014
Assignment Due
Assignment Due
Assignment Due
Executive Summary Due
Research Paper Due
Assignment Due
Final Due: Chapters 7-12
PowerPoint/Oral Presentations