KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
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Sandra Gustavson, M.A., P.M.P.

Phone: 330.672.1140 M & IS Office, Mrs. Silliman

Office Hours:  ½ hour before class, after class and by appointment.

Location: 4^th Floor, Room A422

 

 

Daft, Richard L. (2005). The Leadership Experience, Third Edition, South Western, ISBN 0-324-26127-6.  Text is required.

 

 

Contemporary theories of management and leadership; practical application cases; personal assessment and opportunities to develop individual and group leadership.

 

 

Students will approach Leadership from personal, experiential or applied, and academic or theoretical viewpoints by:

o       observing examples of real world leadership

o       developing a theoretical understanding of leadership through scholarly research, including familiarity and facility with academic databases

o       acquiring through practice the necessary skills and insights to become effective leaders

 

Orion will be used for Class Management. You can register on this site by typing in orion.kent.edu. Click on the opening screen; it will expand. Begin your registration by clicking on Courses at the lower left corner. At the next screen, click on Enroll in a Course. You will be led through the rest of your registration. Orion will be used for on-line quizzes, posting handouts, links, communicating with the class and submitting coursework.

 

All completed assignments are to be uploaded on Orion – NO EXCEPTIONS, unless instructed! In addition, a hard copy is to provided to the instructor in class. If an assignment is a team assignment, only one team member is required to upload the assignment. Assignments should be submitted as a hard copy in class and uploaded on Orion by the date due. Please give the instructor a hard copy of your presentation BEFORE you present.

 

 

Cell phones are to be turned off at the beginning of class. Cell phones or lap top computers are not to be used for text messaging, checking email, homework for other classes, web browsing, text messaging, etc. during class. Students improperly using computer and cell phones will be asked to leave class.

 

Papers will be formatted as follows: 1 inch margins, single spaced; only Times Roman or Ariel fonts may be used; 12 point type. Paragraphs may be blocked. Use one space between paragraphs.

 

A title page with the title of the assignment, class, date, and the name of the student or the names of all students submitting as a team should be included.

 

Written assignments should use APA format for all references. Examples of APA format are available through the KSU library website. There are citation aides on line which we will explore. Do not cut and paste from the internet. A three page paper requirement means three full pages. Points are deducted for not meeting the minimum length requirement. To achieve an “A,” you must exceed the minimum requirements.

 

Students should provide the instructor with a copy of their PPT and/or written paper or presentation prior to the presentation.

 

Evaluation of written work includes attention to basic grammar, spelling, and the University's standard of academic integrity. Use detailed descriptions in written papers.

 

 

 

Attendance is required and shall represent 5% of your grade. Attendance shall be graded on a pass-fail basis. No more than 1 unexcused absence - pass with 5 points. Missing 2 or more unexcused absences - 0 points for this requirement. University accepted excuses shall be required for attendance credit when missing class.

As students who are or aspire to be managers, your oral communication skills are or will be an essential part of your effectiveness. I expect you to practice and display them in class. All students can develop excellent communication skills with practice.  Oral presentations and participation are critical skills for managers. When presenting, DO NOT READ FROM YOUR NOTES. This could result in a lower grade.

Teamwork is integral to today’s workplace. We shall practice teamwork in this class setting. Students who do not participate and contribute to their team may be asked to leave their teams and will receive a lower grade. “Group presentation” means everyone in the group presents. In presenting your work, all members of the team or group are expected to participate. Each student will be evaluated by his or her peers at the completion of the course.

You will be given some opportunity to work during class toward completion of team assignments, therefore, your attendance will be an important contribution to your team. You must do your reading outside of class and come to class prepared. In addition, there may be in-class assignments during the semester. You will be required to submit in-class assignments in writing. These assignments are not subject to “make-up” unless you have a University-approved absence.

 

Students will be required to successfully complete the following requirements:

 

Students will work in pairs to create as essay titled “Life of a Leader” using Photostory 3. Students will select a person who is a clearly identifiable leader, write a 500 or more word essay describing his or her character, summarizing key events or achievements in his or her life, selecting pictures that represent those events or achievements and create a video essay using Photostory 3 software, which is available in the Lab or in the Student Media Center in the Library. (Photostory 3 can be downloaded free from Microsoft to your home computer).  Detailed instructions will be provided by your instructor. Photo essays will be presented in class.

 

This assignment has two parts. Each will be graded separately. Part One is your essay, The Life of A Leader, approximately 500 words, running about 3-4 minutes as a Photostory 3 presentation. Part Two is the video essay presentation. You will be graded separately in each area:

 

Essay  10 points: You will be graded in 3 areas:

 

1.      Content – does your essay cover the main points of the leader’s life and achievements? What does is show of his/her leadership style and attributes?

2.      Organization of your essay – Is it developed logically, for example, by chronology, or organized around issues or significant events?

3.      Grammar – the general flow of your essay; correct spelling and grammar.

Your written essay is due July 2. Submit a hard copy in class and upload a copy on Orion.

 

Video Essay 10 points: You will be graded in 4 areas:

 

1.      Visual effect – use of pictures, motion as background for your essay

2.      Voice – How are voice and content coordinated with pictures? Are presentation, voice and pictures, balanced?

3.      Music – does it support presentation? Loudness? Music should not overpower voice.

4.      General impression of presentation – is it integrated. What is the impact of the total project? Does it work together?

The photo essay will be shown during the last class and submitted on a CD. Do not attempt to upload on Orion.

 

 

Each student is responsible for reading an additional book on leadership.  The instructor must approve the book in advance.  Each student should select a different book so there is no repeat within the class.  Summarize the author’s work – what is the author’s major theme?  What are the key issues being presented?  What did you learn from reading the book? Your work is to be a summary and not a personal critique of the book.  You will be asked to share your summaries during the last week of class. Submit your selected book title to your instructor by the end of the first week of class. Book reports are due the last week of class. Book reports should be completed as PPT presentations, about 5 minutes in length, for presentation and discussion in class. Book reports will be due the last week of class. PPTs should summarize the main points of the book and use quotes and give examples from the book as illustrations of these points. Reference the book at the end of the PPT presentation.

 

 

There are two types of literature on leadership:  The “popular” literature, typically from a practitioner’s point of view, and the “scholarly” literature, like what is included in the text.  The book summary will most likely reflect a practitioner viewpoint.  Our text does not and cannot provide you with a thorough and complete review of the literature, so each student is asked to fill in some of the gaps by reading three additional articles on leadership and writing an annotated bibliography. This is an opportunity to explore leadership topics. All articles should be selected from academic journals.  See “How to write an annotated bibliography” at the end of this module. The annotated Bibliography will be due at the end of the second week of class

 

The key to doing these exercises successfully is to use sufficient detail in your answer, e.g. “I want to get a job and be successful;” instead use, “I want to find a job as a financial analyst, gain international experience, perhaps in the European markets, and start my own consulting company.”

 

See Chapter 2, p. 70

 

Time Lifeline Exercise

See Chapter 4, p. 164

Students will construct a timeline of their lives as described and answer questions in the exercise, Past and Future.

 

See Chapter 12 (Probably in class assignment)

Students will form small groups and each group will bring into class one or more copies of a news magazine. Each group will identify examples of the five bases of social power from news stories they find. Write and cite, using one of the citation tools, examples for each. Each small group should then report back to the entire class about the results of their work. Note commonalities by summarizing the groups’ conclusions in a master list.

 

See Chapter 13. p. 543

 

 

There will be 4 brief on-line quizzes (5 points each) covering the chapters assigned, open book, open notes. Quiz questions will be objective. Quizzes will be open from the first week of class until July 14. You may take the quizzes at any location by logging on to Orion.

 

 

Your grade will be a composite of several activities, which will include:

  

Requirement	Value
Life of  Leader Essay	10 Points
Life of a Leader Project	15 points
4 Chapter Quizzes – on line	20 points
4 Applied Exercises	25 points
Annotated Bibliography	10 points
Book Report	15 Points
Attendance	5 points
Total	100 points

  

Points	GRADE
90-100	A
80-89	B
70-79	C
60–69	D
<60	F

The instructor reserves the right to incorporate extra credit during the course of the semester as needed. In class assignments may results in extra credit. Other examples of extra credit include attending and reporting on approved lectures, such as the Pilliod Lectures, held at Kent Campus Extra credit points are added to the student’s final grade average.

 

All assignments are expected to be submitted on time. Students who turn in assignments past the due date are responsible for informing the instructor immediately of their situation. Early notice is important. Failure to do so may result in a 0 (no credit) for the assignment. Credit may be given for a late assignment based in agreement between the instructor and the student. The key is for the student to give prior notice.

ACADEMIC HONESTY 

 

Academic honesty: Cheating under the Kent State University Digest of Rules and Regulations defines cheating as “intentionally to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit.”  In addition, it is considered to cheating when one cooperates with someone else in any such misrepresentation. 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 (0 points) for the work or course.  Repeat offenses may result in dismissal from the University or even revocation of a degree. For this class, anyone making a request of others to perform their assigned work, in either a group or individual setting, is considered a violation of the academic policy and will result in a failing grade. A student may also face additional sanctions under the Code of Student Conduct, which may result in probation, suspension, or dismissal from the university.

Taking credit for the work of others, or representing the work of others as your own, is considered to be a violation of the Academic Honesty policy for this course. An example of this violation is taking credit for work done by others in your group by putting your name on the final product, or by asking others in your group to do your work for you. Asking others to perform work assigned to you will not be tolerated in this course.  

Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes.  You are advised to review your official class schedule (using Web for Students) 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, you have until January 21, 2007 to correct the error with your advising office.  If registration errors are not corrected by this 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.

Course withdrawal is permitted subject to the deadlines below.

§         Summer I:       June 15-July 2, 2007

§         Summer II:      June 18-July 15, 2007

§         Summer III:     July 20-Aug. 6, 2007

No approval is required to withdraw from a course. Students withdrawing between these dates will receive a "W" on their official transcript.  Withdrawal after the deadline will require an assignment of a letter grade for the course.  Please see the undergraduate business advising office (107 BSA) for details and exceptions to this policy.

University policy 3342-3-18 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access equal access course content.  If you have 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 www.kent.edu/sds for more information on registration procedures).

 
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Week of	Topic for Class Read Chapter as Preparation	Assignments
June 11	Daft, Chapters 1, 2, 3	(1)   Leadership at Work: Your Ideal Leader Traits, p. 70 due June 14   All quizzes will be placed online by the end of this week and will remain on line until July 14.   Book titles are due by June 14
June 18	Daft, Chapters 4, 5, 6	(2)   Leadership at Work : Past and Future, p. 164, due June 21   Select Leader for video essay
June 25	Daft, Chapters 7, 10, 12	Annotate Bibliography, due June 28   (3) Social Power Group Assignment in class June 27. Bring news magazines (Newsweek, Business Week, Time, as examples.).
July 2         July 4 No class   July 5 No Class	Daft, Chapters 13, 14             Lab: Life of A Leader	Life of a Leader written essay due.   (4) Leadership at Work: Future Thinking, p. 543, due July 3
July 9	Chapters 15, 16	Book Reports due July 9, 10, 11, 12 Sign up sheet will be circulated. You may ask to present earlier.   Life of a Leader video essay due July 12. Submit on CD.