MNGT 5670 Recommended Course Weekly Schedule

A good course calendar to ensure alignment with course learning outcomes is presented here. You may revise the order but you must cover these chapters and the additional information in each module. The midterm is aligned with the chapters covered in the first 3 weeks. The final is a case analysis of a new pizza company that can be shared with students at any time to ensure they thoroughly and completely complete the case study.

Week 1
Chapter 1 The Nature and Importance of Leadership
Chapter 2 Traits, Motives and Characteristics of Leaders
Introduction, Discussion(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

Week 2
Chapter 9 - Developing Teamwork
Chapter 10 - Motivation and Coaching Skills

Discussion(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

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Week 3
Chapter 3 Charisma and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 4 Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes and Styles

Discussion topic(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

Week 4
Midterm Examination
(Chapters 1-4, 9-10)

Discussion Question

Your book selection is due by the end of Week 4!

Week 5
Chapter 5 Contingency and Situational Leadership
Chapter 6 Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Discussion topic(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

Week 6
Chapter 7 Power, Politics, and Leadership
Chapter 8 Influence Tactics of Leaders

Discussion topic(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

Week 7

Chapter 11 Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
Chapter 12 Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Discussion topic(s), Assignment(s), Developmental Action Plan

Week 8
Chapter 13 Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

Discussion(s)

Final Examination Assessment Activity/Case Assignment
(Chapters 1-15)

Week 9

Comparative Book Analysis Due

Final discussion topic

 

Sample Weekly Schedule

Week	Topics (Chapter Headings)	Chapter Number
1	Introduction Trait approach	1 2
2	Skills approach Behavioral approach May add readings and lecture on “Flexible Leadership” by G. Yukl & Lepsinger	3 4
3	Behavioral approach (con’t) Situational approach	4 5
4	Path-Goal Theory	6
5	Midterm Examination must be finished by the start of this class Transformational Leadership	8
6	Transformational Leadership (con’t) May add readings and lecture on “Leading Change” by J. Kotter Authentic Leadership (May not be covered)	8     9
7	Leader-Member Exchange Theory Servant Leadership Followership	7 10 12
8	Team Leadership Leadership Ethics	14 13
9	Final Examination