ABF 403 Psychology of Leadership

Lecture Hours: 5
Credits: 5

Provides participants with the knowledge and tools to create, and lead, an environment that attracts and retains satisfied, motivated and resilient workers. Explores the psychological responses to change, and identifies change management leadership strategies and approaches. Demonstrates the impact of organization structure and culture on employee satisfaction and organizational commitment. Highlights key theories of workplace motivation, with practical implications for leadership practice. Participants will learn how to synchronize human resource functions to promote a results oriented recruitment and onboarding experience.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Admitted into Applied Baccalaureate program; completed AAS degree; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe human responses to change and evaluate organizational approaches that support individual resilience and team orientation.
Apply principles of organizational structure to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational commitment
Discuss elements of organizational culture and describe cultural assessment and change practices.
Explain theories of motivation and how effective leaders apply these through a path-goal model
Explore implications and connections with HR practices of recruitment, selection and onboarding.

Content Outline

Define Leadership
- Leadership in formal settings
- Leadership in informal settings
Theories of Leadership
- Identify Major theories of leadership
- Compare and contrast leadership theories
- Identify your top leadership theories
Develop your leadership framework
- Think as a leader
- Act as a leader
- Create opportunities for leadership