BA 261 Leadership in Organizations and Business

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Explores the principles and practices of effective leadership as applicable to organizations and business activities. Develops strategies for developing leadership skills relating to self, others, organizations and community. Discusses empowerment, integrity, responsibility and use of vision as leadership values.

Recommended: Placement into WR 121Z; and completion of BA 101Z with a grade of C or better; and computer literacy.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define specific characteristics, skills and attributes for individual leadership applicable to others and oneself.
Explain the dynamics of personal leadership and its applications to influence others.
Describe how personal leadership techniques contribute to the success of others in business and organizational environments.
Examine leadership concepts as they relate to contributing to a common goal in organizations and communities.
Display the application of empowerment, integrity, responsibility and shared vision as leadership values

Content Outline

Personal Leadership
- Leadership examples
- Leadership self-assessment C. Integrity and self-responsibility
- Personal leadership style, design and goals
Leadership and Others
- Modeling integrity and shared values
- Decision making and problem solving
- Communication skills
- Fostering collaboration
- Empowering others
- Recognition, acknowledgement, rewards
- Cultural differences
- Leading others to success
Leadership and Community
- Shared vision, goals and outcomes
- Business applications and examples
- Leadership in public sector and non-profit organizations
- Leadership and the organizational/corporate culture
- Team work
- Integrity, ethics and responsibility within groups