MG5125 Leadership and Change in Organizations Syllabus - Summer I - Metcalf - 2021

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Course Information
Course Number and Title: MG 5125 Leadership and Change in Organizations
Term/Year: Summer I 2021
Term Dates: May 10th, 2021 – August 22nd, 2021
Delivery Method: Online with virtual residency
Meeting Place and Time: Online via Blackboard
Live Session: You will be contacted by your LIVE Residency Instructor. This individual
may/may not be the instructor for your Blackboard course. Please be sure to check your NEC email daily. LIVE
Zoom Faculty will reach out in weeks 2 or 3 of the term. Students will meet during the term to complete the
required 8 hours of LIVE Zoom contact. In accordance to federal and campus guidelines in response to COVID,
these sessions are all required and replace the Henniker Residency that has been moved online due to COVID. In
addition to the 8 hours of LIVE Zoom instruction, you have 10 hours of self-directed research to assist in your
studies for your required 18 hours of residency for this course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: N/A
Instructor Information
Faculty Name: Dr. Kim Metcalf
Email Address: kmetcalf@nec.edu
Phone Number: 207.615.2876
Response time: Students will receive a response within 24-48 hours
Required Materials and Textbook(s)

Bateman, T.S. & Konopaske, R. (2020). Management: Leading and Collaborating in the Competitive World
(14e ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. OR ISBN 978 126 026 1523 (print rental) OR ISBN 978 126 078
5593 (loose-leaf)
Course Description and Outcomes

This course combines theory and practice by encouraging students to learn traditional and contemporary
leadership theories and apply them to the analysis of the behavior or leaders, colleagues, and
subordinates. Through a variety of readings, cases, and exercises, students will examine numerous effective
leadership models. Students will examine organizational communication including formal and informal
communication, as well as the relationship of communication to organizational satisfaction and effectiveness.
Topics include the leadership responsibilities of creating effective teams, organizations and cultures; the
exploration of different leadership styles; and preparing and implementing negotiation processes.
 Define the skills necessary to be an effective manager tasks and lead individuals.
 Identify the six sources of competitive advantages.
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 Describe cultural/ethical dimensions of management and leadership.

 Apply decision-making, planning, and strategic management principles to global challenges.
 Explain the foundations and styles of leadership and management practice.
 Identify and apply best practices and challenges in managing individuals, groups and teams through
organizational and cultural change.
 Identify and implement approaches to controlling and building organizational commitment through
communication and collaboration.
 Discuss how companies use human resources management to gain competitive advantage.
 Identify reasons companies recruit both internally and externally for new hires.
 Develop and deliver an informative presentation demonstrating effective communication skills.
Grading Policies
 Technological issues are not acceptable reasons for late submissions. This is an online course;
connectivity is your responsibility.
 All written assignments must have a cover page with the student’s name on it. Any
assignments submitted without this will require revision for a maximum grade of A-.
 Students must submit discussion board postings during the time frame indicated in the
assignment. Discussion board submissions will not be accepted for credit after the deadline.
Every post must be copied and pasted into the forum, no attachments. No exceptions!
 Students needing extra time may submit assignments, excluding discussion board postings,
up to two days late. Late assignments receive a 10% deduction per day. Assignments more
than 2 days late will not be accepted.
 Instructor will accept late work without prior arrangement in the case of extenuating
circumstances (such as hospitalization, childbirth, major accident, injury, or bereavement).
Students who suffer such a circumstance must notify the instructor as soon as possible of the
extenuating circumstance that prevented them from submitting work on time and determine
a deadline with the instructor for submitting the work. In these instances, the instructor will
waive the late penalty. Students who do not meet the deadline arranged with the instructor
will receive a grade of zero on the assignment. Note this does not apply during the final week
of class.
 Students must submit the final assignment no later than the last day of the term. No
assignments are accepted after the last day of the term.
Grade Weights Table
Assessment Frequency % Toward Final Grade

Discussions 15 forums/@ 100 points each 35%
PESTLE Analysis 1 @ 100 points 15%
Book Review Presentation 1 @ 100 points each 25%
Leadership Development Plan 1 @ 100 points each 25%
Total 100%
Grading Scale
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A 100-93
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-83
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D 69-60
F 59 and below
Final course grades of C+ or below will not meet graduate degree requirements. Students will need to repeat
any course in which they received a grade C+ or below. For more information, please refer to the New England
College Academic Catalog.
Required Technical Skills

In order to promote success in an online community, whether 100% online or hybrid, students must know how
to use email and navigate the Internet. Students must be familiar with their computer or device, its programs
and operating system, be able to send messages to their instructor, upload attachments, post assignments,
communicate with other students, and navigate the course site. Students should retain and organize copies of
all course work on a backup device or cloud storage program.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to meet the federal requirements for time on task per the Federal Definition of the Credit
Hour .Students must log in to the course site multiple times each week, and submit all required
assignments. Verification of participation occurs in Week 1 of the course, where students are expected to
submit all required assignments. Failure to do this will result in the students being dropped from the
course. Students will be dropped if they don't complete at least one graded assignment.
You are expected to participate in all course activities. Not actively and consistently contributing online for the
duration of the course will adversely affect your grade. Students are always expected to actively contribute to
the discussions and other activities online. A significant portion of your grade is based upon this and you are
personally responsible for the material.
It is the responsibility of each student to understand fully the participation policies and procedures for every
course in which the student is enrolled. New England College respects student’s religious observances. In an
online environment, students are expected to notify their instructors if they are unable to participate fully
during the time of the student’s observances. Making up missed assignments and course contributions is the
student’s responsibility.
This course, run through the Blackboard learning system, is not correspondence or self-paced. Students must
participate in all content, communications, assignments, discussions, blogs, wikis and other activities throughout
the course, adhering to time frames, due dates or deadlines specified.
Executive Programs & Residency. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no face-to-face residency
sessions at the Henniker campus or at any other location during the Summer I, 2021 term. Each student will be
required to attend virtual residency sessions. The virtual schedule for this course will be determined by the LIVE
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Residency instructor and will be communicated to all students via their NEC email addresses. Attendance will be
taken at all sessions. All students must attend all virtual residency sessions to receive full credit for this course
and residency. Missing any session will result in the failure of the entire residency and all classes for the term.
During each live session you will use your full name (the name registered with us at New England College), your
NEC email (no personal emails allowed), and a live video (no black screen and no static photos) throughout the
entire session. You must be on time and attend the entire session. If you fail to follow the above guidelines you
will not be counted as attending the session. Missing any session will result in failing the entire residency and
the courses for the term. Work is not considered a valid reason for missing your virtual residency sessions, as
your student role, especially those here on an F1 visa, is your primary role.
Note: Class absences may impact an international student’s visa status, as immigration laws stipulate that F-1
visa students must be in a full-time schedule and must be attending classes.
Expectations for Online Behavior

NEC requires a learning environment where everyone is respected and feel safe to take the risks necessary for
learning. All online communication must be respectful and constructive. Students who violate these guidelines
will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs. Students must review and adhere to NEC’s Netiquette
Guidelines.
In the event a student loses electricity, internet access, or has difficulty accessing learning content, it is the
student’s responsibility to contact the instructor via email or phone as soon as possible.
NEC Academic Integrity Policy: Graduate Programs

The New England College community embraces an Academic Honor Principle. It consists of honesty, trust, and
integrity. Honesty is being true to oneself and others, engendering a culture of trust. Trust builds mutual
respect, fostering a disposition of responsibility and civility. Integrity denotes inner strength of character: doing
what is right and avoiding what is wrong. Students, Faculty, and Staff accept these values as fundamental guides
to our actions, decisions, and behavior.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following infractions:
Plagiarism: According to the Council of Writing Program Administrators, “plagiarism occurs when a writer
deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without
acknowledging its source.”1 Any of these activities constitutes plagiarism: directly copying and pasting from a
source without citation; paraphrasing from a source or sources without citation; turning in a paper, or sections
of a paper, known to be written by someone other than the student; unauthorized multiple submissions of the
same work in more than one course; and turning in a purchased paper.
Misuse or inaccurate citation of sources: It may be possible that a student has carried out a good-faith
attempt to acknowledge others’ work but has failed to do so accurately or fully. This may include citing sources,
but not including sufficient information or correct formatting of the citation. These are largely not considered
plagiarism, unless the student repeats the misuse of sources after feedback from the faculty. In case of doubt
about how to cite a source, students should ask their instructor.
1Council of Writing Program Administrators. 2003. Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices.
http://wpacouncil.org/files/wpa-plagiarism-statement.pdf
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Plagiarism is a severe event that will lead to penalties that may result in expulsion. Please consult the Academic
Integrity Policy in the NEC Catalog for specific information on procedures regarding this policy.
Misrepresentation: Having someone else do coursework, assignments, papers, quizzes and tests.
Facilitation of Academic Dishonesty: Helping someone else cheat. Examples include: supplying questions
and/or answers to a quiz or examination, allowing someone to copy your homework, doing homework together
without the instructor’s permission, seeking input from others during a take-home or open book test.
Cheating: Deliberate deceptive behavior to avoid work and learning. Examples include, but are not limited to:
1. Communicating with others during an exam or quiz

2. Copying all or part of homework or another’s quiz, exam, or written work
3. Using notes when you are directed not to by the professor, using electronic equipment to look up answers
you don’t know
4. Making up data for research
5. Stealing quizzes or exams prior to their administration
6. Altering or attempting to alter college records
7. Offering a bribe to college personnel in exchange for special treatment or favors
Because academic dishonesty violates academic integrity, it cannot be condoned at NEC.
For further explanation on this topic, please refer to the New England College Academic Catalog.
Credit Hours and Student Work

Regardless of the format (online or hybrid) or the time period in which the course is offered (e.g. fifteen or
seven weeks), the student work expectation for all courses is the same. One credit represents 45 hours of work
over the course of a term (including lectures, laboratories, recitations, discussion groups, field work, study, etc.),
averaged over each week during the term, in order to complete the work of the course. In a four-credit course,
the expectation is that there is 180 hours of work. The approximate student learning hours per week for a four-
credit course are as follows: 15-week course = 12 hours per week, 7 week course = 25 hours per week, and a 3
week course = 60 hours per week.
Assignment Calculation Hours

Required Reading 380 pages @ 10-11 pages/hour 38
Videos 12 videos at varying lengths 6
Discussion Boards 15 boards, 3-4 hours per board 56
(Introduction, Weeks 1-10 and
Weeks 12-14)
PESTLE Analysis 1 paper (3-5 pages) 8
Leadership Book 150 – 200 pages (varies) 12
Book Review Presentation 10-12 slides 10
Leadership Plan 6-8 page paper 10
Residency LIVE Sessions 8
Self-Directed Research Assessments & Research 10
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Expected total*: 158 hours (@ 45

hours of work/credit)
*(4-credit course = 180 total hours, 3-credit course = 135 total hours, 2-credit course = 90 total hours; 1-credit course = 45 total hours).
Statement on Fair Practices

New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran’s status, or disability in regard to treatment, access
to, or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation
should contact the Disability Services Office.
For further explanation on this topic, please contact the Dean’s Office within the School of Graduate and
Professional Studies.
Academic Accommodations
New England College values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to fostering mutual respect and full
participation. Our goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and welcoming. If
there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate
assessment, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of
Student Access and Accommodations as soon as possible to discuss a range of options to removing barriers in
the course including accommodations.
Students who have a letter of accommodation from the Student Access and Accommodations should contact
their instructor as soon as possible to set up accommodations for this course. The student and instructor will
discuss how to implement the accommodations and address accessibility of the course. The Office of Student
Access and Accommodations is available to both faculty and students with any accommodation questions, or
accessibility and disability related concerns.
For students that have not previously worked with Student Access and Accommodations but who believe they
need accommodations, please contact the office via email at access@nec.edu, phone 603-428-2302, or make an
appointment.
Assignments and Schedule

The course is divided into seven weeks. Due dates for assignments and discussions are stated in day numbers.
Day 1 is Monday, the first day of the beginning of each weekly session.
Day 1 Monday
Day 2 Tuesday
Day 3 Wednesday
Day 4 Thursday
Day 5 Friday
Day 6 Saturday
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Day 7 Sunday
Week One: Foundations of Management (May 10th – May 16th)

Week 1  Summarize the major challenges managing in the new competitive landscape.
Learning  Describe the sources of competitive advantage for a company.
Objectives
Week 1 Textbook Chapter 1 and Chapter 3
Readings
Effective Managers Earn Trust Quickly By Doing 5 Things Well
Leadership Tips on Time Management - Managing Your Own Time and That of Others
Week 1 Initial post due by day four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).
Graded
Discussion Respond substantively to two other students' posts on different days of the week by day
seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).
Initial post for each question must be between 250-300 words in length, and each peer
reply per question must be between 150-200 words in length
Other Week 1 Reminder: Leadership Book Selection Due Week 3:
Activities By the end of week 3 you will need to identify your selected title and author in the Book
(Ungraded) Selection discussion board forum. The purpose of the assignment is to expose our class to
as many authors and concepts of leadership as possible. Please see the Leadership Book
List provided in the week 1 Course Content Folder to explore the choices. Request your
choice on the book selection discussion board and I will reply to indicate whether or not the
selected author and title are acceptable. If your book title has already been selected, you
will be asked to choose again. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO YOUR CLASSMATES IN
THIS FORUM.
Week 2: Managerial Decision Making (May 17th – May 23rd)

Week 2  Describe the kinds of decisions you will face as a manager.
Learning  Recognize the pitfalls you should avoid when making decisions.
Objectives
Week 2 Textbook Chapter 3
Readings
Great Leaders are Great Decision Makers: Three Qualities to Take the Paralysis out of Decision
Analysis
Week 2 Videos What if? The key to making good decisions | Nidhi Kalra | TEDxManhattanBeach
Week 2 Graded Initial post due by day four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).
Discussion
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Respond substantively to two other students' posts on different days of the week by day
Other Week 2 Start exploring potential choices for the leadership book selection due week three. Week
Activities three of this course we will begin a Book Selection discussion board forum. The purpose of
(Ungraded) the forum is to expose our class to as many authors and concepts of leadership as possible.
Each of you will select a unique book on leadership to read during the term and you will use
your approved book for your Leadership Book Presentation later on in the term.
Week 3: Strategic Planning and Leadership (May 24th – May 30th)
Week 3  Apply decision-making, planning, and strategic management principles to
Learning organizational challenges.
Objectives  Identify elements of the external environment and internal resources of the
organization to analyze before formulating a strategy.

Readings
(7) Management Practices That Can Improve Employee Productivity
Managing in the Digital Environment Leadership in the Information Age: A Culture of

Continual Change
Week 3 Videos How great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek
Week 3 Discussion 1: Initial post due by day four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).
Graded
Initial post for each question must be between 250-300 words in length, and each peer reply
per question must be between 150-200 words in length
Discussion 2: By the end of this week you will need to identify your selected title and author
for the Leadership Book Presentation. The purpose of the assignment is to expose our class
to as many authors and concepts of leadership as possible. I will reply to indicate whether or
not the selected author and title are acceptable. If your book title has already been selected,
you will be asked to choose again. Remember: Post your book title request on the Book
Selection discussion board, requests via email will not be approved.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO YOUR CLASSMATES IN THIS FORUM. Due by Day 7
(Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.
Week 4: Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability (May 31st – June 6th)
Week 4  Identify the characteristics that contribute to leader effectiveness.
Learning  Explain what people want and organizations need from their leaders.
Objectives  Describe how different ethical perspectives guide decision making
 Explain how leaders influence their ethics environment
 Summarize the important issues around corporate social responsibility.
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Readings
5 Corporate Social Responsibility Trends to Follow in 2020
How 2020 Is Ushering In A New Era For Corporate Social Responsibility

Week 4 Videos Ethical Leadership, Part 1: Perilous at the Top
Ethical Leadership, Part 2: Best Practices

Week 4 Graded Initial post due by day four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).
Discussion
Other Week 4 Start reading your approved leadership book. The purpose of this activity is to share our
Activities learning in order to expose our class to as many authors and concepts of leadership as
(Ungraded) possible.
Week 5: Internal and External Environment (June 7th – June 13th)
Week 5  Describe how environmental forces influence organizations and how organizations
Learning can influence their environments.
Objectives  Identify elements of the competitive environment.

Readings
5 Ways Your Company Can Keep Its Competitive Edge
What is PESTLE Analysis? A Tool for Business Analysis

Graded
Other Week 5 Continue reading your approved leadership book.
Activities
(Ungraded)
Week 5 PESTLE Analysis Paper Due June 13th, 2021 by 11:59 PM
Graded
Assessments Review the article breaking down the PESTLE Analysis approach. Examine your current
department/division at work and develop a PESTLE Analysis that you could share with
leadership from your experience, perspective, and research. Your analysis should be 3-5
pages in length. Use headings for each area and be sure to use proper 7th edition APA
formatting and citations for all outside research.
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Week 6: Leadership (June 14th – June 20th)

Week 6  Identify the characteristics that contribute to leader effectiveness.
Learning  Explain what people want and organizations need from their leaders.
Objectives
Readings
Core Leadership Theories
5 Generations + 7 Values = Endless Opportunities

Graded
Activities
(Ungraded)
Week 7: Communicating (June 21st – June 27th)
Week 7  Describe when and how to use various communications channels
Learning  Identify important advantages of two-way communication and pitfalls to avoid
Objectives
Readings
Managing Organizational Communication
Week 7 Videos 6 communication truths that everyone should know | Antoni Lacinai | TEDxVasa
Graded
Activities
(Ungraded)
Week 8: Organizational Structure & Ability (June 28th - July 4th)
Week 8  Discuss how span of control affects structure and managerial effectiveness.
Learning  Distinguish between various organizational structures along with the benefits and
Objectives challenges of each.

Readings
How Do You Change an Organizational Culture?
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Week 8 Videos Six keys to leading positive change: Rosabeth Moss Kanter at TEDxBeaconStreet
Graded
Activities
(Ungraded) Complete the leadership self-assessment:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_50.htm
This will identify your leadership effectiveness and explore where your skills need further
development. You will use this information in your Leadership Development Plan.
Week 9: Human Resource Management (July 5th - July 11th)

Week 9  Discuss how companies use human resources management to gain competitive
Learning advantage.
Objectives  Identify reasons companies recruit both internally and externally for new hires.
 Define approaches to controlling and building organizational commitment through
communication and collaboration.

Readings
Workforce Strategies for Post-COVID Recovery

Graded
Activities
(Ungraded)
Week 10 Managing Diversity and Inclusiveness (July 12th- July 18th)
Learning international challenges.
Objectives  Describe how the world economy is becoming more integrated than ever before.
 Identify challenges and rewards associated within managing a diverse workforce.
 Describe how changes in the U.S. workforce make diversity and inclusion a critical
organizational and managerial issue.
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Readings
Getting it Right: Understanding and Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity Doesn’t Stick Without Inclusion

Week 10 Cross cultural communication | Pellegrino Riccardi | TEDxBergen
Videos
Graded
Other Week 10 Complete reading your approved leadership book/Prepare Book Review Presentation
Activities
(Ungraded) Answer the following questions to start scaffolding your Book Review PowerPoint
Presentation.
1. The title and a brief introduction of your selected leadership book (similar to an abstract)
2. Background information on the author(s)
3. A description of the major theme of the book
4. An explanation as to your interest in selecting this particular book for your leadership book
review
5. Describe the main theories and principles (at least five) presented in the book
6. How each of the theories and principals presented in the book directly relate to being a
leader
7. Show how the theories and principals presented in the book relate to specific leadership
standards
8. Explain how each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly relate to
your development as a leader
Week 11: Presentation Skills (July 19th- July 25th)
Week 11  Create and deliver an effective presentation
Learning  Demonstrate passion and connect with your audience
Objectives  Develop verbal and nonverbal presentation skills
Week 11 16 Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Presentation Skills from 16 Powerful TED Talks
Readings
Week 11 How to Give a Great Presentation | 7 Presentation Skills and Tips

Videos
Week 11 Leadership Book Presentation Due: July 25th, 2021 by 11:59 PM
Graded
Assessments Use this week to complete your approved leadership book and to mapping out your
PowerPoint presentation. You should include the following information:
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1. The title, and a brief introduction to the major theme of this leadership book
(similar to an abstract)
2. Background information on the author (s)
4. An explanation as to your interest in selecting this particular book for your
leadership book review
5. Describe the main theories and principles (at least five) presented in the book.
6. How each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly relate to
being a leader.
7. Show how the theories and principles presented in the book relate to specific
leadership standards.
8. Explain how each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly
relate to your development as a leader.
9. Closing comments to summarize the theories and principles presented in the book.
10. Your critique of the book, as to developing leaders
11. How could the information you gained through reviewing this book on leadership
enhance your knowledge base and development as a leader.
12. Why or why would you recommend this book to your fellow class members
As you may/may not be sharing your LIVE presentation with the class. Be sure to add all of
your speaker’s notes in the notes page area for each slide (the notes should not be visible
to the audience).
Week 12: Change (July 26th- August 1st)

Week 12  Evaluate and apply lessons learned to current and future leadership challenges
Learning  Define and apply how to manage and lead change effectively
Objectives
Readings
Kotter’s 8 Step Change Model
10 Principles of Leading Change Management

Week 12 TEDxPerth - Jason Clarke - Embracing Change
Videos
The workforce crisis of 2030 – and how to start solving it now |Ranier Strack
Discussion
Week 13: Managing Internationally (August 2nd- August 8th)
Learning international challenges.
Objectives  Describe how the world economy is becoming more integrated than ever before.
 Identify challenges and rewards associated within managing a diverse workforce.
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 Create a leadership plan and personal philosophy

Readings
Four Strategic Priorities for a Post-COVID-19 World
Geert Hofstede: A Conversation About Culture

Discussion
Week 13 Leadership Development Plan Due August 8th, 2021 by 11:59 PM
Graded
Assessment This paper will allow you to examine your leadership skills and develop a plan for moving
forward.
 Analyze your current leadership skills based on what you have learned in this course
 Identify your primary style of leadership
 Identify 2 leadership theories/styles that would be beneficial to your current/future
leadership role.
 Summarize your understanding of both
 Explain how you would apply both to make you a more effective leader
 Illustrate 2 positive outcomes that you would expect to occur from each
 Examine your results from the following assessments completed throughout the
term: Authentic Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
 Summarize each area and identify 2 areas within each assessment you wish
to further develop.
 Identify how you will develop each over the next year and how it will make
you a more effective leader
 Develop a personal leadership philosophy and support your ideas with material
from this course and outside research.
 Provide an example where your leadership philosophy can be applied to
lead an organizational change
 Your leadership philosophy does not have to be any specific leadership
model we reviewed. Rather, it should represent your trajectory of
leadership as it applies to your career aspirations. Consider your leadership
style, personality, career path and the industry you work (or wish to work
in) and determine which leadership skills will be most effective.
 Submit a 5 to 6-page paper double spaced
 Please provide at least six (6) scholarly references to support your paper.
 All references should be used as in-text citations.
 All work must be completed in 7th edition APA format.
 A title page and reference page must be included.
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Week 14: Teamwork & Teams (August 9th- August 15th)

Week 14  Describe how teams can contribute to an organization’s effectiveness.
Learning  Explain why some teams fail and the necessary steps to build an effective team.
Objectives
Readings
Steps to Building an Effective Team
Week 14 How to turn a group of strangers into a team | Amy Edmondson

Videos
Discussion
Week 15: Motivating for Performance (August 16th- August 22nd)
Week 15  Identify the kinds of behaviors managers need to motivate in people
Learning  Discuss ways in which people’s individual needs affect their behavior.
Objectives
Readings
How to Engage Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
How to Keep Your Team Motivated, Remotely

Week 15 The Puzzle of Motivation |Dan Pink
Videos
Additional Instructor Expectations
 All written work is to be in Word document form and adhere to 7th edition APA style format and
guidelines. Note: No assignments will be accepted for grading in PDF or any other file format.
 The citations in all assignments are to be in-text citations (no footnotes with APA format).
 All submitted assignments must include a title page and the student’s name must be on all submitted
work. Work that is submitted without a student’s name will require revision and resubmission for a
maximum grade of A-.
 Evaluation of your assignments will reflect the extent to which you’ve correctly applied the principles of
grammar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling and effective sentence structure. All written communication
should be proofread carefully prior to submission.
 Work is expected to be at a competent level with the first submission, however, if necessary, students
will be asked to rewrite assignments that do not reflect “graduate level” work. Any assignments that
are returned for rewrite and resubmission may only be granted a maximum grade of B.
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Graded Assessments Details
Discussion Board (100 points each /35% of Course Grade)

Students will participate in a Discussion Board forum each week, responding to questions posted by the
instructor. Students will also reply each week to at least two other students.
 Initial post for each question must be between 250-300 words in length, and each peer reply per
question must be between 150-200 words in length.
 Posts must be submitted on time according to the instructions above to receive full credit.
 Responding to at least two other students is a requirement.
 You will need to respond to others on different days of the week to receive maximum credit.
 Responses to other students should be substantive. Points will not be earned for responses to
classmates that simply state, “I agree” or “Good point.” Responses to classmates must serve to advance
the conversation. Students may agree or disagree, but all postings must be courteous and respectful
following the NEC Netiquette Guidelines.
 Initial discussion posts are to be supported by at least one scholarly reference and that reference must
be cited within the initial post.
o While references are not required for responses on the discussion board; if a response includes
any information from a source, it must be referenced and cited within the post.
 Recommended:
o Do not type lengthy posts to the Discussion Board without saving text; work can be lost if the
Internet connection drops or times out.
o Write posts off-line in a word processing software first so that it can be saved and then copy and
paste in to Blackboard. The copy and paste may change the formatting.
o If students prefer to write posts directly on the Discussion Board make sure to click “Save Draft”
often, return to the post and Edit the text to add more content.
PESTLE Analysis - Week Five (15% of course grade)
Review the article breaking down the PESTLE Analysis approach. Examine your current department/division at
work and develop a PESTLE Analysis that you could share with leadership from your experience, perspective, and
research. Your analysis should be 3-5 pages in length. Use headings for each area and be sure to use proper 7th
edition APA formatting and citations for all outside research.
Due by Day 7 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.
Leadership Book PowerPoint Presentation - Week 11 (25% of course grade)

The goal of this assignment is to provide each of you the opportunity to become aware of theories, principals
and the results of research offered by a wide variety of authors in the leadership community. There are three
sections to this project
I. Book Selection
By the end of Week 3 for this course, each student will need to identify the selected title and author in the
Leadership Book discussion board forum.
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 The purpose of the assignment is to expose the students to as many authors and concepts of leadership as
possible.
 The instructor for the course will reply to indicate whether or not the selected author and title are
acceptable.
 If your book title has already been selected, you will be asked to choose again.
II. PowerPoint Presentation (Due Week 11)

You will present your book review in a MS PowerPoint or Prezi presentation. You are expected to provide an
overview (similar to an abstract) of your book.
You should include the following information:
1. The title, and a brief introduction to the major theme of this leadership book (similar to an abstract)
2. Background information on the author (s)
4. An explanation as to your interest in selecting this particular book for your leadership book review
5. Describe the main theories and principles (at least five) presented in the book.
6. How each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly relate to being a leader.
7. Show how the theories and principles presented in the book relate to specific leadership standards.
8. Explain how each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly relate to your development
as a leader.
9. Closing comments to summarize the theories and principles presented in the book.
10. Your critique of the book, as to developing leaders
11. How could the information you gained through reviewing this book on leadership enhance your
knowledge base and development as a leader.
12. Why or why would you recommend this book to your fellow class members
Organization of the Presentation:
 Concise in presentation
 Sections are clearly identified
 Include an Agenda slide
o Include speaker notes on each slide
o Optionally, you can narrate the presentation via Screencast-o-matic. Screencast-o-matic is a free
third-party tool that allows you to record a video presentation up to 15 minutes. Test out the tool
by going to http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/, and review the Screencast-o-matic tutorials
and knowledge base for tips and tutorials ahead of the due date. This user guide will walk you
through the steps to create an account, record, publish and share your video.
 10-12 slides
 Approximately 15 minutes in length and all speaker’s notes included for each slide in the Notes section
of the slides (notes should not be visible to the audience)
 No grammar, spelling, punctuation, or typing errors
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Leadership Development Plan - Week 13 (25% of course grade)
This paper will allow you to examine your leadership skills and develop a plan for moving forward. By week 11,
your instructor will send you a template that is to be used for this Leadership Development Plan. This template
will provide the list of headings that are to be used in this paper.
 Analyze your current leadership skills based on what you have learned in this course
 Identify your primary style of leadership
 Identify 2 leadership theories/styles that would be beneficial to your current/future leadership role.
 Summarize your understanding of both
 Explain how you would apply both to make you a more effective leader
 Examine your results from the following assessments completed throughout the term: Authentic
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
 Summarize each area and identify 2 areas within each assessment you wish to further develop.
 Identify how you will develop each over the next year and how it will make you a more effective
leader
 Develop a personal leadership philosophy and support your ideas with material from this course and
outside research.
 Provide an example where your leadership philosophy can be applied to lead an organizational
change
 Your leadership philosophy does not have to be any specific leadership model we reviewed.
Rather, it should represent your trajectory of leadership as it applies to your career aspirations.
Consider your leadership style, personality, career path and the industry you work (or wish to
work in) and determine which leadership skills will be most effective.
 Submit a 6 to 8-page paper double spaced
 Please provide at least six (6) scholarly references to support your paper.
 All references must be used as in-text citations within the paper.
 All work must be completed in 7th edition APA format.
 A title page and reference page must be included.
Email and Technical Help
NEC College Email

 Institutional communication, including communication with an instructor, student services, administration,
etc. MUST be conducted through the student’s @nec.edu email account. Students must check their NEC
email regularly. The college assumes no responsibility for messages not received because of failure to check
@nec.edu email. NEC email cannot be forwarded to another email account.
 Students can access NEC email by visiting www.nec.edu and clicking on the hyperlink in the top right corner
labeled “Students, Faculty, & Staff”. Then, click the red button for Office 365 Email.
 Students can also access the direct link to NEC email.
Technical Help
 MyNEC: Please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrarsoffice@nec.edu
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 NEC email: Email helpdesk@nec.edu or call 603-428-2350.
Blackboard
Access and Login

 This course uses Blackboard, an online learning management system.
 There are two ways to access Blackboard:
1. Go to www.nec.edu. Click on the “Students, Faculty, & Staff” link in the upper right corner. Click on the
red button for “Blackboard”.
2. Direct link: http://blackboard.nec.edu/
Blackboard Technical Support

 Blackboard help and video tutorials
 Students can email: helpdesk@nec.edu
 Faculty can email: Faculty Help Form
Graduate and Online Academic Support Center (GOASC)

Students are provided with a wide range of academic support services that focus on each student individually
and provide helpful support. The goal is to help students become successful in their education at New England
College. Students are encouraged to reach out to GOASC if they have questions pertaining to their enrollment,
courses, who to contact for specific academic requests, or any other questions you may have.
Email: GOASC@nec.edu
Smarthinking
24/7 Online tutoring and career services available within your Blackboard course.
International Advising
This office assists international students with maintaining international status including, I-20, SEVIS, RFE and
international student internships (CPT).
Email: international@nec.edu
Career & Life Planning

This office assists students with getting started on their internships and/or career guidance.
Email: clp@nec.edu
H. Raymond Danforth Library Services – accessing the Library Web Page

• Open a new browser window, and be sure cookies are enabled on your computer.
• To access the Library’s catalog and databases, go to www.nec.edu/library; there is also a link to the Library’s
website on the Students, Faculty & Staff page at www.nec.edu.
• Search through all of the library’s resources (books, articles, videos and more) using Danforth Library
Discovery Search, which can be found on the library’s homepage.
• To find books, click on the Find Books tab at the top of the page. On the Find Books page, you will find a link
to the Library’s online catalog, which allows users to search for both print and e-books, as well as other
available materials.
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• To find databases, click on the Find Articles tab. This page provides a link to an alphabetical listing of our
journal databases, as well as a drop down menu of databases by subject listing. Using one of these options,
find the database you wish to use and click on the link to access it.
• The Library’s Research Tools page provides additional help for students in the form of citation and course
guides, as well as information on topics like Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.
• Books and articles that are not immediately accessible through Danforth Library can be requested via
Interlibrary Loan. To access these forms, click on the Interlibrary Loan tab at the top of the Library’s
website.
• To log into the databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your NEC ID number (e.g.
GR123456). Remember to enter in both letters and numbers. If you do not know this number, please
contact the Library.
The Distance Services Librarian, Mark Rowland, is available to assist students in person on weekdays between
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and on Thursdays from 2:00-10 PM. His office is in the library and he can be reached by
phone: (603) 428-2352 or by email: mrowland@nec.edu Reference librarians are also available to help students
in person, by phone at 603-428-2344 or by email: libraryhelp@nec.edu
New England College is a member of both the GMILCS/NHCUC consortiums which allow NEC students to check
out books from several public and academic libraries across the state. To see more information about this
program, or to see if your library participates, please visit the New Hampshire College and University Council
website or GMILCS website.
This syllabus constitutes the agreement between the instructor and student.
Any modifications to this syllabus will be identified during the course.
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© Copyright 2020 by New England College, 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242. This course syllabus is published for the sole use of students at New
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Required Materials and Textbook(s)

Course Description and Outcomes

 Describe cultural/ethical dimensions of management and leadership.

Grade Weights Table

Assessment Frequency % Toward Final Grade

Required Technical Skills

Expectations for Online Behavior

NEC Academic Integrity Policy: Graduate Programs

1. Communicating with others during an exam or quiz

Because academic dishonesty violates academic integrity, it cannot be condoned at NEC.

Credit Hours and Student Work

Assignment Calculation Hours

Expected total*: 158 hours (@ 45

Statement on Fair Practices

Assignments and Schedule

Week One: Foundations of Management (May 10th – May 16th)

Week 2: Managerial Decision Making (May 17th – May 23rd)

Week 3 Textbook Chapter 4

Managing in the Digital Environment Leadership in the Information Age: A Culture of

Week 4 Textbook Chapter 5

How 2020 Is Ushering In A New Era For Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethical Leadership, Part 2: Best Practices

Week 5 Textbook Chapter 2

What is PESTLE Analysis? A Tool for Business Analysis

Week 6: Leadership (June 14th – June 20th)

5 Generations + 7 Values = Endless Opportunities

Week 8 Textbook Chapter 8

Week 9: Human Resource Management (July 5th - July 11th)

Week 9 Textbook Chapter 10

Week 9 Initial post due by day four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST).

Week 10 Textbook Chapter 11

Diversity Doesn’t Stick Without Inclusion

Week 11 How to Give a Great Presentation | 7 Presentation Skills and Tips

Week 12: Change (July 26th- August 1st)

10 Principles of Leading Change Management

 Create a leadership plan and personal philosophy

Week 13 Textbook Chapter 6

Geert Hofstede: A Conversation About Culture

Week 14: Teamwork & Teams (August 9th- August 15th)

Week 14 How to turn a group of strangers into a team | Amy Edmondson

How to Keep Your Team Motivated, Remotely

Additional Instructor Expectations

Graded Assessments Details

Discussion Board (100 points each /35% of Course Grade)

PESTLE Analysis - Week Five (15% of course grade)

Due by Day 7 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.

Leadership Book PowerPoint Presentation - Week 11 (25% of course grade)

II. PowerPoint Presentation (Due Week 11)

You should include the following information:

Organization of the Presentation:

Due by Day 7 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.

Leadership Development Plan - Week 13 (25% of course grade)

Due by Day 7 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.

Email and Technical Help

NEC College Email

 NEC email: Email helpdesk@nec.edu or call 603-428-2350.

Access and Login

Blackboard Technical Support

Graduate and Online Academic Support Center (GOASC)

Career & Life Planning

H. Raymond Danforth Library Services – accessing the Library Web Page

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