Course Purpose
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of leadership frameworks and their practical applications. It explores diverse leadership styles and their impact on organizational effectiveness while developing students’ critical thinking to analyze, implement, and adapt leadership theories to real-world contexts.
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO 1: Analyze and compare various leadership theories and models.
CLO 2: Evaluate the impact of different leadership styles on organizational performance.
CLO 3: Develop critical thinking skills to implement effective leadership strategies.
CLO 4: Apply leadership concepts to solve real-world organizational challenges.
Course Content
Introduction to Leadership;Definition and Importance of Leadership; Historical Evolution of Leadership Theories; Leadership vs. Management;Key Characteristics of Effective Leaders:
Trait and Skills Theories of Leadership; Overview of Trait Theory;Key Leadership Traits;Skills Approach to Leadership;Assessing Leadership Skills:
Behavioral Theories of Leadership;Overview of Behavioral Theories;Ohio State and Michigan Studies;Leadership Styles (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire);The Managerial Grid:
Contingency and Situational Theories;Fiedler’s Contingency Theory;Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model;Path-Goal Theory;Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision-Making Model:
Transformational and Transactional Leadership;Transformational Leadership Theory;Key Components of Transformational Leadership;Transactional Leadership Theory;Comparing Transformational and Transactional Leadership:
Servant and Authentic Leadership;Concept of Servant Leadership;Characteristics of Servant Leaders;Authentic Leadership Theory; Building Authentic Leadership:
Charismatic and Visionary Leadership;Understanding Charismatic Leadership;Key Traits of Charismatic Leaders;Visionary Leadership;Developing a Visionary Leadership Style:
Team Leadership and Collaborative Models;Theories of Team Leadership;Roles and Responsibilities in Team Leadership;Building Effective Teams;Collaborative Leadership Practices:
Ethical and Moral Leadership;Ethics in Leadership;Moral Leadership Theories;Developing Ethical Leadership Practices;Case Studies in Ethical Leadership;
Contemporary Issues in Leadership;Leadership in a Globalized World;The Role of Technology in Leadership; Gender and Diversity in Leadership;Future Trends in Leadership.