MBA 520

[MBA 520 Transformational Leadership]

Course Description

This course examines organizational leadership in the context of managing continuous change, innovation, and adaptation. Topics include models and theories of leadership and change management; behavior of individuals and teams in organizations; communicating strategic intent; institutionalizing a capacity for change; creating winning organizational cultures; integrating organizational silos; negotiating the political landscape of organizations; and managing for contingencies.

Topics and Objectives

Key Concepts of Culture and Leadership I

• Analyze the elements of organizational culture.
• Explain the relationship between organizational culture and ethics.
• Explain the process of group and team formation.
• Analyze the elements of organizational culture
• Explain the relationship between organizational culture and ethics

Alternative Solutions to Leadership Problems

• Analyze the influence of leadership styles on individual performance.
• Develop strategies for managing the group process.
• Examine the roles and interaction of group and team members.
• Apply conflict management methods to enhance group and team performance.
• Analyze the influence of leadership styles on individual performance

Critical Analysis of Leadership Solutions

• Analyze the relationship between organizational structure and culture.
• Assess the influence of organizational structure on power and politics
• Develop strategies to manage resistance to change
• Assess the dynamics of leadership styles and change

Key Concepts of Culture and Leadership II

• Identify models and theories of change.
• Explain critical success factors for organizational change.
• Compare and contrast theories of leadership.
• Identify the skills and competencies of an effective leader.
• Identify non-technological catalysts for change.

Alternative Solutions to Leadership Problems II

• Select change models for short-term, small-scale, and long-term, large-scale changes.
• Analyze the implications of different leadership styles on the change management process.
• Select leadership styles for a given situation.
• Evaluate the influence of leadership on management practices.
• Analyze the factors that contribute to a long-term commitment to change.
• Appraise future leadership challenges.

Critical Analysis of Leadership Solutions II

• Anticipate the implications of organizational change.
• Develop a plan to address the human variables of change implementation.
• Recommend measures to monitor progress.
• Recommend management practices that contribute to the continuing success of a change process.
• Evaluate the dynamics of organizational culture and change.
• Prepare contingency strategies for managing resistance to change.

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