300
This course examines the history of Social Sciences, their evolution and the forces acting upon the social world to cause change. Primary theorists and how their work has influenced modern practice will be explored. Case studies will be utilized to focus on the application of Social Science to Leadership Theory. Key concepts from Social Psychology will be explored in the development of organization development in the workplace.
3
This course engages students in the exploration of their self-perception and the ways in which they are perceived by others, especially in the workplace. Building on this foundation, the course continues to consider both the development of personal goals and objectives, as well as the concept of working with others to establish professional direction and offering consistent feedback for positive change. Students will develop the themes that are Leadership and Management
3
This course develops students' understanding of the role of the Applied Social Sciences. Considering the wide phenomenon of transition beyond classical social systems, this course proceeds to focus on the development of participative systems. Students will read essential primary authors in this course, and engage the perspective of many of the national and global movements for human rights and democratization. Throughout the course, implications for the workplace will be considered.
3
Workshops are offered that will develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of current interest in Organizational Leadership. It is the goal of these one-hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics.
1
Students will consider the notion of leader as a "change agent" and how this notion is applied to transition from a focus on progress to one of "sustainability" in organizational life. Reviewing the emergence of this movement, its concerns and directions, this course will also offer students the opportunity to consider their abilities and challenges as leaders for sustainable change.
3
Central to this course are considerations of how change occurs in organizations and how leaders facilitate positive change. It includes a review of the literature and theory of organizational change as well as the role of the organizational leaders in change processes. Special attention will focus on the primary drivers and restraints of organizational change, the relationship among these factors, and behaviors associated with leadership in each aspect.
3