MNGT 3731: Leadership
This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding and application of leadership principles and practices. Topics include an introduction to leadership theories, styles, and philosophies while developing personal leadership skills. Through an applied learning approach, students will understand the importance of creating a vision and of ethical leadership. An emphasis is placed on the development of practical leadership skills and the development of a personal leadership philosophy while applying effective interpersonal skills through oral and written communications. Students will also be introduced to Indigenous and global leadership perspectives.
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish between key leadership theories, styles, and philosophies within practical scenarios.
- Describe the importance of the relationship between ethics, leadership, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Describe the characteristics of an organizational and personal vision and the steps needed for successful implementation of both.
- Relate leadership to power dynamics, organizational politics, and conflict management.
- Discuss Indigenous and global leadership perspectives.
- Evaluate personal attributes and leadership style, then develop strategies to enhance personal leadership effectiveness through both oral and written communications.
Course topics
- Module 1: Leadership Foundations and Theories
- Module 2: Ethics, Diversity, and Social Justice
- Module 3: Personal Leadership Effectiveness
- Module 4: Leading Others
- Module 5: Organizational Vision, Values, Culture, and Leading Change
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for this course:
- Flaherty, J. (2022) Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others. (4th ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978103207318-7
Students require the following e-textbook, which can be purchased directly from the link at: https://tru-store.vitalsource.com/products/practicing-leadership-principles-and-applications-arthur-shriberg-david-v9781118139653
- Shriberg, D., & Shriberg, A. (2011). Practicing Leadership Principles and Applications (4th ed.). Wiley.
Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 9781118139653 / 9780470086988
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory final exam.
| Assignment 1: Foundation and Theories | 15% |
| Assignment 2: Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice | 15% |
| Assignment 3: Personal Leadership Effectiveness | 15% |
| Assignment 4: Personal Essay | 15% |
| Assignment 5: Curate and Reflect on Discussion Forum Posts | 15% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
