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BA 452. Leadership and
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
In-depth
practice and development of three skills: leadership, team building, and
negotiations. Provides opportunities for
learning to increase effectiveness as a group member or leader. PREREQ: BA 350, BA 352 and senior standing.
Contact
information
Professor: Dr. David C. Baldridge
Office: 400a Bexell
Office Hours: Tuesday &
Thursday 10:00-11:30 and by appointment
Email:
David.Baldridge@bus.oregonstate.edu
CLASS MEETING
TIME AND PLACE
Section 001 meets Monday & Wednesday, 10:00-11:50 a.m. in Bexell Hall
207
Section 002 meets Monday & Wednesday, 12:00-1:50 p.m. in Bexell Hall
207
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Students who
successfully complete BA 452:
·
Have
a working knowledge of the skills required of successful team leaders and
effectively communicate this knowledge orally and in writing.
·
Have
assessed which of the above skills they possess and use. They have developed an operational plan to
practice and acquire the skills they lack.
·
Have
a working knowledge of the foundations for and steps of an effective
negotiation process and effectively communicate this knowledge orally and in
writing.
·
Have
practiced negotiation skills in a number of in-class and personal settings and
have assessed how effective they are.
They look for opportunities for further practice and take advantage of
these opportunities.
Guiding
Principles for members of the
As a member of
the
·
treat
others with honesty, respect, and courtesy
·
maintain
the highest levels of academic integrity
·
act
in accordance with my ethical and social responsibilities
·
strive
to foster a professional learning environment
·
act
in a professional manner
Learning resources, Required
·
Perkins,
D.N.T. (2000). Leading at the Edge:
Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton’s Antarctic
Expedition. NY: AMACOM.
·
Shell,
G.R. (2006). Bargaining for
Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People, Second Edition. NY: Penguin.
·
There
will be additional required readings and assignments.
Learning resources, Additional Suggested
·
Connerley,
M.L. & Pedersen, P.B. (2005). Leadership in a Diverse and Multicultural
Environment.
·
Dubrin,
A. (2004). Leadership: Research Findings, Practices and Skills, 4th Edition.
·
Kouzes,
J.M. & Posner, B.Z. (2007). The Leadership Challenge.
·
Manning,
G. & Curtis, K. (2003). The Art of Leadership.
·
Maxwell,
J.C. (2001). Developing the Leader Within You.
Evaluation of
Student performance
I.
Class Participation 20 points
II.
Team Projects 20 points
III.
Quizzes 30 points
IV. Final
Exam—Cumulative 50 points
V.
Journal
& Final Personal Development Plan 30 points
VI. Course
Total 150
points
overview of course Main assignments
I.
Class participation &
Assignments.
I intend to run the class in a seminar format. Your participation score is based
on your active participation, demonstrated learning and value added to class
discussions, activities and assignments. The goal is well informed, thoughtful,
high quality involvement (I will reward the value you add to this course, NOT
how frequently you raise you hand). To assure full credit, please make sure I
have a picture of you on my photo-enrollment
sheet and display your name
card during every class. While poor attendance will hurt your grade, regular attendance is not
enough. You must complete required readings prior to class, be prepared to ask
questions, make comments, actively participate and learn as we go. Disruptive behavior—including
but not limited to side conversations, not listening to and respecting the
views of others, arriving late, cell phone disruptions, computer use, etc.—will
result in a zero, or failing grade, for class participation depending on the
circumstances.
II.
Team
Projects
Project 1. Your team will be assigned article(s) and/or
a case study that you will be responsible for presenting to the class in an 8-10
minute interactive presentation. Your task is to (a) identify the most
important information and then (b) convey that information to the class in a
concise, effective and engaging manner (i.e., fun, creative and useful). You
are also required to submit a short paper that (a) summarizes the
article(s)/case in 5 to 10 bullet points per article and (b) suggests 3-5 questions
that can be used to stimulate student discussion.
Project 2. Think of these 10 minute interactive presentations
as a student lead review for the Final Exam. Handouts that can serve as study
aids are strongly encouraged. Your team will be assigned a section of the
required readings. Your task is to (a) identify the most important material for
students to know for the exam and then (b) convey that material in a concise,
effective and engaging manner (i.e., fun, creative and effective—not boring).
III. Quizzes. We will have one quiz on the leadership book and one quiz on the
negotiation book. The goal is to encourage students to complete required
readings in a timely manor. While the quizzes include only multiple choice
questions, you are encouraged to offer written explanations defending your
answers (this is optional, NOT required). Questions
will include a mixture of factual and applied questions.
IV. Final Exam—Cumulative. The final exam is
cumulative. You will be asked to integrate and apply material from the required
readings and in class material. The exam may include multiple choice, short
answer and essay questions.
V.
Journal
& Personal Development Plan. As part of this course you
will be required to make regular entries into a learning journal. I will send
you regular journal assignments and ask that you post your responses to the
digital dropbox in BlackBoard (be sure to use “send file” NOT “add file”). At
the end of the quarter you will be asked to create a leadership development
plan. This
paper allows you to apply course material to your own personal and professional
development.
Course Policies
I.
Grading Expectations. An “A” is earned by
exceptional students who consistently perform excellent work. A “B” is earned for above average work
relative to peers. A “C” is earned for work that meets minimal requirements. A
“D” or “F” is earned for work that fails to meet minimal requirements.
II.
Late assignments and exams. Unless you have an acceptable reason and get
advance approval, 5% of the available points will be deducted for each day that
an assignment is late. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on
the assigned date unless otherwise specifically noted.
III.
Typing and writing. Excluding in class exams, assignments must be typed (single
spaced, one inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font). Well-written English
and good spelling are expected. Also, identify your section number on all
assignments and exams.
IV.
Academic dishonesty. Any case of academic
dishonesty will result in a grade of F for the course. This action is allowed by Academic
Regulations and Procedures as described in the Schedule of Classes. I expect you to know and understand these
policies and regulations. If there is
any doubt about their meaning and interpretation, ask for an explanation. Link to
Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct, i.e., cheating policies,
http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
V.
Email Communication. I will communicate with you regularly via
email. I will use whatever email address
you have in BlackBoard (You can change this address, I cannot). I will hold
you responsible for checking your email at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays.
VI.
Disability Accommodation. Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities:
accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Services
for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with accommodations approved
through SSD are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the
course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations.
Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet
obtained approval through SSD should contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
VII.
Syllabus Changes. This syllabus is a guide, not a contract, and therefore may be
changed as necessary. If changes are made, the instructor will announce them
via an email sent to your COB email address, generally at least one class in
advance of the due date for an assignment.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
(You will be informed of
changes via your Blackboard email address)
Sess. Topic Required Reading
9/29 Course Introduction
10/1 Case studies: Rice Health Systems Perkins:
xiii-11, 170-184
10/6 Vision, Symbolism (S1) & Personal
Example (S2) Perkins:
15-39
10/8 Optimism, Reality (S3) & Stamina (S4) Project
1, Teams 1-4 Perkins:
40-69
10/13 Teamwork (S5) & Team Values (S6) Perkins:
70-97
10/15 Conflict (S7) & Celebration (S8) Project 1, Teams 5-8 Perkins:
98-124
10/16 Special
evening session, Milam Auditorium 7:00pm–8:30pm
Dean’s
Distinguished Lecture Series –Alfred Lin Chairman, COO & CFO Zappos.com
(Attendance is required but an alternative
assignment is available for students who are unable to attend and who receive
approval in advance. Please see blackboard for details.)
10/20 No regular class to balance required attendance of Dean’s Distinguished
Lecture Series
10/22 Risk (S9) & Creativity (S10) Project 1, Teams 9-12 Perkins: 125-149
10/27 Review
10/29 Quiz 1 -Leadership
11/3 Introduction, Bargaining Styles (F1) and
Goals & Expectations (F2) Shell:
xi-39
11/5 Authoritative Standards and Norms (F3) Shell:
40-57, Chris/Lee
11/10 Virtual
Class -- Relationships (F4) Shell:
58-75, Rare Book
11/12 No
regular class to balance required attendance of
Special evening
session,
11/17 Other Party’s Interests (F5) Shell: 76-88, Pheasant Egg
11/19 Leverage (F6) Shell:
89-113, Met Opera
11/24 Quiz
2-Negotiation and team time
11/26 Team
Project 2 presentations
12/1 Team Project 2 presentations continued
12/3 Course wrap-up, discussion of exam 3,
please bring a draft of exam 3 for peer review (this is required)
12/6 Due date for (a) Team Evaluation
Worksheet (1 per person) and (b) Optional, early submission deadline to earn
extra credit on your Personal Development Plan—by 5:00 pm
12/8 Section 001 – 12:00-1:50
12/9 Section 002 – 2:00-3:50
(a) Final Exam & (b) on-time
submission deadline for your Personal Development Plan
Note: Your
Personal Development Plan must be submitted via blackboard by 5:00 pm on the
day of your regularly scheduled final exam period. Failure to submit your Personal
Development Plan will result in a score of zero.