MGT 450: Leadership Practices

Discussion (in the form of team & classroom posts)

15%

Individual Assignments

15%

Team Assignments (Weeks 2-6)

15%

Team Leader Role

10%

Skills Inventory Assessment & Development Plan

15%

Final Summary Paper

30%

Total

100%

1

1-4

Topic: Orientation

• Readings:
• Chapters 1 & 2 in Leadership Theory & Practice
• Part One: chapters 1 & 2 Reframing Organizations
• Activities:
• Read through all sections of the syllabus
• Read ‘Welcome to the Course Announcement’ in the Announcement area
• Practice until you are comfortable with the following functions in the course: (1) Go to your group area and post a message to begin communication with your team. (2) Copy a MS Word document on your computer and paste it into a discussion board message. (3) Attach a MS Word document as a file attachment in your group area as well as the classroom discussion board called ‘Water Cooler’.

• Post your self-introduction in the Classroom Discussion board called ‘Self-Introduction’.
• Respond to at least 3 of your class members’ self-introductions.
• Complete a 250-300 word essay about your expectations for the course. Post this in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Course Expectations’.
• Post your team strategy essay in Classroom Discussion board called ‘Team Strategy’.
• Post your mental model of a leader and a manager in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Leadership Mental Model’.
• Look ahead to week 2’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum’.

2

5-9

Topic: Leadership History

• Readings:
• Chapter 3, 4 & 5 in Leadership Theory & Practice
• Part Two: chapters 3, 4, & 5 in Reframing Organizations
• Read the case study called “3.2 Andy’s Recipe”. Chapter 3 in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Read case study called “When Bosses Rush In”, Chapter 2, Reframing Organizations
• Read ‘Team Leader Role Requirements’ document located in ‘Course Materials’ area.

• Identify and email the instructor your week 2 team leader.
• Complete the case study questions and submit your answers to the instructor.
• Complete the Skills Inventory Questionnaire page 80-81 in Leadership Theory & Practice and submit it to the instructor
• Complete week 2’s Team Presentation called ‘Managerial Wisdom & Leadership’ 
• Post a response to the other 2 team’s presentations in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Managerial Wisdom & Leadership’.
• Look ahead to week 3’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum’.
• Complete week 2 self-evaluation form and submit it to the instructor.

3

9-11,14,

16 & 17

Topic: Personality and Behavior

• Readings:
• Chapter 6, 7 & 8 in Leadership Theory & Practice
• Part 3, chapters 6, 7 & 8  in Reframing Organizations
• Read the case study 6.3 called “Row The Boat” chapter 6, in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Read the case study 8.1 called "The Vision Failed", Chapter 8 in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Read ‘Team Leader Role Requirements’ document located in ‘Course Materials’ area.

• Identify and email the instructor your week 3 team leader.
• Complete the case study questions. Submit your answers to the instructor.
• Complete week 3’s Leadership Team Presentation based on case 8.1 study called “The Vision Failed”, Chapter 8 in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Post a response to the other 2 team’s presentations in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Leadership’.
• Look ahead to week 4’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum.
• Complete week 3 self-evaluation form and submit it to the instructor.

4

1,6,9,10,

14 & 15

Topic: Servant Leadership

• Readings:
• Chapter 9, 10, & 11 in Leadership Theory & Practice
• Part Four Chapters 9,10, & 11 in Reframing Organizations.
• Case Study: “Global Healthcare”, chapter 10 in Leadership Theory and Practice
• Case Study: “Anne Barreta” chapter 8, in Reframing Organizations.
• Read ‘Team Leader Role Requirements’ document located in ‘Course Materials’ area.

• Identify and email the instructor your week 4 team leader
• Complete the case study questions. Submit your answers to the instructor.
• Complete your Team Presentation and post it into the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘‘The Political Frame’.
• Post a response to the other 2 team presentations in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘The Political Frame’.
• Look ahead to week 5’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum.
• Complete week 4 self-evaluation form and submit it to the instructor.

5

3,10,12,13

Topic: Followership

• Readings:
• Chapter 12 & 13 in Leadership Theory & Practice.
• Part Five: chapters 12,13 & 14 in Reframing Organizations.
• Read the case 12.1 study called “Difficult Decision”, chapter 12 in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Read 13.2 case study called “Olympic Rowers” chapter 13, in Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Read 'Team Leader Role Requirements' document located in 'Course Materials' area.

• Identify and email the instructor your week 5 team leader
• Complete the case study questions. Submit your answers to the instructor.
• Complete week 5’s Team Presentation called ‘Followership’ and post it in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Followership’.
• Post a response to the other 2 team’s presentations in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Followership’.
• Look ahead to week 6’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum.
• Complete week 5 self-evaluation form and submit it to the instructor.

6

6 & 9-13

Topic: Leadership Ethics

• Readings:
• Chapters 14, 15, & 16 in Leadership Theory & Practice
• Part Six: chapters 15,16,17, & 18 in Reframing Organizations.
• Read case 15.3 study called ’Ship Shape’, chapter 15 Leadership Theory and Practice.

• Complete your Skills Assessment Development Plan Draft.
• Post a draft of your Skills Assessment Development Plan Draft in your team’s week 6 discussion board.
• Identify and email the instructor your week 6 team leader.
• Complete week 6’s team presentation and post it in the classroom discussion board called ‘Leadership Ethics’.
• Post a response to the other 2 team’s presentations in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Leadership Ethics’.
• Look ahead to week 7’s assignments and post any questions in the Classroom Discussion Board called ‘Q & A Forum
• Complete week 6 self-evaluation form and submit it to the instructor.

7

12 & 13

Topic: Skills Assessment Self-Development Plan

• Readings:
  • Part Six: Chapters 19, 20 & 21 in Reframing Organizations
  • Read and review the Final Summary Paper Requirements located in Course Content Week 7 section.
  • Read case 16.1 study called: “Team Crisis Within The Gates”, chapter 16 in Leadership Theory and Practice.

• Complete your final Skills Assessment Development Plan and submit it to the instructor.
• Complete Case Study Questions  and submit to instructor.
• Work on your final summary paper due at the end of week 8.

8

1-17

Topic: Final Summary Paper

• Readings:
  • Read case study called “Case 15.1 Choosing A Research Assistant”, chapter 15 in Leadership Theory and Practice

• Complete Final Summary Paper and submit to the instructor in the grade book;
• Final summary paper must be submitted into Turnitin.com. Late final summary papers are NOT accepted.
• Complete Case Study Questions and submit to instructor.
• Complete Course Evaluation