"Leadership and Management 1"
Course ID: LDR-401

Audience

Adult Continuing Education Program

Course Description

This course introduces the concepts of leadership and management by examining the interactions between leaders, followers, and the situation. The course also discusses how education and experience contribute to a leader's success, and how to measure whether an individual is an effective leader. This course emphasizes the importance of skills, values, and behaviors in determining individual leadership styles.

Media

The textbook is available in braille, large print, and digital talking book format. The study guide is online only.

Organization

"Leadership and Management 1" covers Parts 1 and 2 of the textbook entitled Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience. The study guide includes eight chapters.

Credit

TBD

Prerequisites

Bachelor's or associate's degree (or equivalent), or instructor approval based on experience

Overview

Students submit eight assignments to the instructor.

Grading

Letter grades

Course Materials Include

Textbook Parts 1 and 2 and the online study guide.

Objectives and Content

Part 1 includes Chapters 1–4

After completing Chapter 1, the student will be able to
a. define leadership
b. describe the relation between leadership and followership
c. identify myths that may hinder a person's ability to develop leadership skills

After completing Chapter 2, the student will be able to
a. explain the interactional framework for analyzing leadership
b. describe the role of the follower
c. describe the differences between leadership and management
d. discuss how the three domains of leadership (i.e., the leader, the followers, and the situation) interact as part of the leadership process

After completing Chapter 3, the student will be able to
a. describe how the action-observation-reflection model enhances leadership development
b. describe how perceptions can affect a leader's interpretation of a particular situation
c. explain how leadership develops through personal experiences, as well as education and training

After completing Chapter 4, the student will be able to
a. explain an effective leadership talent management system
b. describe the various leadership assessment techniques
c. describe how the effects of leadership are measured, and pinpoint its strengths and limitations
d. distinguish between qualitative and quantitative methods of assessing leadership potential

Part 2 includes Chapters 5–8

After completing Chapter 5, the student will be able to
a. define power and how individuals vary in their personal need for it
b. distinguish between power, influence, and influence tactics
c. explain the nine types of influence tactics assessed by the Influence Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ)

After completing Chapter 6, the student will be able to
a. explain managerial behavior based on Theory X and Theory Y
b. define ethics and values
c. identify Kohlberg's six stages of moral development

After completing Chapter 7, the student will be able to
a. define personality and describe the trait approach to personality
b. discuss why leadership success is positively correlated with the Five Factor Model of personality
c. identify the seven components of creative intelligence
d. explain emotional intelligence and its positive contributions and limitations

After completing Chapter 8, the student will be able to
a. discuss the benefits leaders get from leadership behavior research
b. identify the factors that can cause managerial derailment
c. describe the process of behavior change and how leaders can help their followers through coaching and mentoring