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Course Outline
Department of Human Enterprise and Innovation
School of Business and Economics
MNGT 3730
Leadership (3,0,0)
Winter 2022
Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Dever
Office: IB 2041
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: By appointment
Lecture Location: SECTION 01 – MON/FRI – 10:00AM – 11:15AM
ROOM – IB1008
SECTION 02 – MON/FRI – 8:30AM – 9:45AM
ROOM – IB1020
Calendar Description
In this course, students cultivate a deep understanding of what leadership is and what leaders do
to be successful. An emphasis is placed on the development of practical leadership skills. Topics
include an introduction to leadership, leadership traits, leadership style and philosophy,
leadership and relationships, developing leadership skills, leadership and ethics, creating a
vision, leadership and out-group members, leadership and conflict, and managing obstacles to
effective leadership
Educational Objectives/Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop a definition of leadership.
2. Distinguish key leadership traits.
3. Discuss various types of leadership styles and philosophy.
4. Recognize the importance of task and relationship orientated leadership.
5. Demonstrate the importance of administrative, interpersonal and conceptual skills to
leadership.
6. Recognize the ethical responsibilities of leadership.
7. Describe the characteristics of a strong vision and the steps needed for successful
implementation.