Weekly outline

  • General

    • SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

      MSOL 601.01 - Fundamentals of Leadership

      Instructor:  Cheryl Harrison Ph.D.

      cheryl.harrison@manhattan.edu- (718) 862-7862

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      OL 601 Syllabus File
◄22 February - 28 February
►7 March - 13 March

  • 29 February - 6 March

    WEEK 2-Personal Side of Leadership

    Students will explore emotional intelligence, traits and ethics in leadership situations. 

    • Learning Outcomes

      • 2.1 Describe how emotional intelligence contributes to leadership effectiveness.
      • 2.2 Identify traits and key motives that contribute to leadership effectiveness.
      • 2.3 Distinguish between task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership behaviors and attitudes.
      • 2.4 Understand how leaders use 360-degree feedback to improve their performance.
      • 2.5 Distinguish between the autocratic and participative leadership styles.
      • 2.6 Determine how to choose the most appropriate leadership style.
      • 2.7 Specify key principles of ethical and moral leadership.
      • 2.8 Define steps that leaders can take to foster an ethical and socially responsible organization.

    • Readings

    • Students must
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      Text Readings (6 hours)
      Chapters 2, 4 & 6 in Leadership by Andrew Dubrin

      • Traits, Motives and Characteristics of Leaders (Learning Outcome X.X)
      • Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles (Learning Outcome X.X)
      • Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility (Learning Outcome X.X)

      Article/Case Readings (4 hours)

      • “Do Traits Matter?” (Learning Outcome X.X)
      • “Emotions and Leadership: The role of Emotional Intelligence” (Learning Outcome X.X)
      • “Personality and Leadership: A Qualitative and Quantitative Review” (Learning Outcome X.X)

    • Assignments & Activities

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      Week 2 Podcasts (1 ½ hours) (Learning Outcome X.X) Assignment
      Students must
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      Week 2 Individual Exercise (1 hour) (Learning Outcome X.X) Assignment
      Students must
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      Writing Assignment: Mini-Case Study/Mini-Analysis-“Developing Leaders at UPS” (3 hours) (Learning Outcome X.X)
      Students must
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      UPS Case Study File
      Students must
      Mark as done

    • Online Discussion

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      Week 2 Discussion 1 (1 ¼ hours) (Learning Outcome X.X) Forum
      Students must
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      Week 2 Discussion 2 (1 ¼ hours) (Learning Outcome X.X) Forum
      Students must
      Mark as done
◄22 February - 28 February
►7 March - 13 March