MIS 34165 F05 Hahn
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DYNAMICSOF LEADERSHIP M&IS 34165
FALL 2005 / Wed 6:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy L. Hahn
HOME PHONE: (330) 699-4548 (Before 10:00 p.m.)
EMAIL: cindy.hahn@goodrich.com
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesdays before class (5:45 p.m.) and immediately after class. Other times by
Appointment.
TEXT: Lussier, Robert N. Ph.D. and Achua, Christopher F. D.B.A.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to explore leadership in a theoretical and practical way. The course will analyze leadership, leaders, followers, the situation and the relationship between them through the text and case study analysis. It will look at leadership from individual, organizational and team perspectives.
STUDENT RESPONSIBLITIES:
· It is expected that students will attend class and be prepared to participate in class discussions of materials assigned. Student learning can be from a variety of sources, including material assigned from the text, outside reading, discussions of current business events, video tapes and outside speakers. The classroom lectures and discussions are an integral part of the course and necessary for your full understanding of the subject. You are expected to read all assigned material prior to class. Most reading assignments will be in the Lussier, Achua text or cases, however some handouts will be provided and occasionally additional reading will be assigned for discussion. These will be distributed in class or a URL will be provided. Preparation of all readings, self assessments and cases will enable you to be an active participant in classroom activities and discussions and increase your comprehension and ability to think strategically.
· You are required to take all examinations.
· You must be of Junior or Senior standing to register for this course.
CLASS CONDUCT AND COURSE POLICIES:
- Exercises will be turned in on time. Late exercises will not be accepted.
- Attendance in class and class participation is expected and may be taken into consideration in final grade.
- Makeup examinations will be given only for the most compelling and extraordinary reasons. If you are faced with a serious emergency, let me know beforehand. A makeup examination may be given as long as your action is before the fact and the reason is legitimate and compelling. The exam may be different from that which has already been given. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a “0” for the test.
- Cell phones must be silenced upon entering the classroom. If a student’s cell phone rings during class or an exam the instructor reserves the right to ask the student to leave the room for the remainder of that class period. This is in accordance with the University policy on disruptions in the classroom.
ENROLLMENT:
Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes. You are advised to review your official class schedule during the first two weeks of the semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section. Should you find an error in your class schedule, please correct it promptly. If registration errors are not corrected by the required date and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, you are advised now that you will not receive a grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class in which you are not properly registered.
WITHDRAWAL:
Check web site or course catalog for withdrawal deadlines. Withdrawal after the deadline results in a "W" on the official transcript.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
University policy 3342-3-18 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to
ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require
accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for
necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for these through the Student Disability Services (contact 330-672-3391) or visit {HYPERLINK "http://www.kent.edu/sds“} for more information on registration procedures.
CLASS CANCELLATION (SNOW DAYS):
Please note that the university makes the decision to hold or cancel classes based upon weather; I do not make this decision. Please listen to the radio, TV or check the KSU website if the weather turns bad. Please do not call me as I do not make this decision and can only refer you to the sources listed above.
GRADE CALCULATION: Your grade will be determined with the following weighting schedule:
25% -Test #1
25% - Test #2
25% - Test #3
15% - White Paper
10% - Participation and Attendance
The following grading schedule will be used:
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90 – 100 %= A
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80 - 89 % = B
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70 – 79 % = C
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60 – 69 % = D
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0 – 59 % = F
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Please note: Academic Honesty: Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit. The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense. It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course. Repeat offenses result in dismissal from the University.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DATES: TOPICS: TEXT/ASSIGNMENTS:
INDIVIDUALS AS LEADERS
08/31 Introduction
Who is a leader? Ch. 1
09/07 Who is a leader? Ch. 1
Leadership Traits and Ethics Ch. 2
Self assessments: 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6
Case 2: Bill Gates – Microsoft
09/14 Leadership Behavior and Motivation Ch. 3
Self assessments: 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
Case 3: Art Friedman – Friedmans Microwave Ovens
09/21 Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking and Negotiations Ch. 4
Self assessments: 4-1, 4-2
Case 4: Carlton Petersburg – Department of Leadership
09/28 Contingency Leadership Theories Ch. 5
Self assessments: 5-1, 5-2
Case 5: Pat Kelley – Cisco Systems
10/5 TEST #1 Chapters 1-5
TEAM LEADERSHIP
10/12 Communication, Coaching and Conflict Skills Ch. 6
Self assessments: 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
Case 6: Sam and Rob Walton – Wal-Mart Stores
10/19 Dyadic Relationships, Follo9wership, and Delegation Ch. 7
Self assessments: 7-1, 7-3, 7-4
Case 7: W. L. Gore & Associates
10/26 Team Leadership Ch. 8
Self assessments: 8-2, 8-3
Case 8: Frederick W. Smith – Federal Express
Leading Self-Managed Teams Ch. 9
Case 9: Corning Inc.
11/2 Low Ropes Team Building Exercise (tentative)
11/9 TEST #2 Chapters 6-9
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
11/16 Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Ch. 10
Case 10: Old Dominion Insurance Company
11/23 THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/30 Strategic Leadership and Managing Crises and Change Ch. 11
Case 11: U.S. Army War College: The Pursuit to Educate
Future Strategic Leaders
12/7 Papers Due
Leadership of Culture, Diversity and the Learning Organization Ch. 12
12/13 FINAL – Chapters 10-12
Note: this syllabus is tentative and may be revised with notice from the instructor.
