Leadership Is “Having an Irrational Sense of Hope”

NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA 2012-2013 TRIMESTER 1 B6018 drawing cards AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Course Coordinator/Instructor Assoc. Prof Lim Beng Chong Office S3-B2B-63 / E-mail emailprotected edu. sg Class Schedule link evenings 615pm 930 pm (or Satur twenty-four hours mornings 900 am -1200 noon for extra/postponed sessions) Class locale NTU one-north SR 502 COURSE DESCRIPTION A drawing card is a man (woman) who has the ability to get slew to do what they dont want to do, and like it Harry S. Truman (1954) Few organization and instruction issues open attracted as much interest and research kick the bucket as lead.From politics to the business world to military machine institutions, flock are always searching for that any(prenominal)one, whom they called LEADER, to lead and inspire the people to achieve success or to bring slightly change. So what is leadership? There are many definitions of leadership in organizations. to the highest degree every author of books has one. Bass (1990), after re conniptioning the literature, suggests that on that point are at least 12 diametric approaches to the definition. What is your definition of leadership? What type of leader are you?How post you be a better leader to your work team or organization? I hope you provide begin to think about these questions as you embark on your leadership journey with me in this var.. Essentially, effective leaders are those who cannister mobilize others to get extraordinary or exceptional things done in their work teams or organizations. In todays organizations, managers are non only responsible for the planning, organizing and controlling functions in their work teams or organizations they mystify to accomplish these goals by leading their people.Hence, their success as managers is dep halt upent on their ability to touch off and inspire others. In other news shows, being leaders of their people. From this perspective, success and failure as managers rest st raightforwardly on the ability of the managers to understand and manage people at work. Therefore, critical to leadership success is a good knowledge of managing people in organizations or a good grounding in the fundamental principle of work demeanour in organizations.Given the above, this course will bring together the leadership literature and the insights on human nature at work from Organization deportment. The learning objectives are Increase starticipants spirit of people at work as well as of organizations as complex systems by examining organisational behaviour at 3 levels the somebody (self and others), the work team and the larger organizational context. Increase participants understanding of leadership processes and how these are intertwined with an understanding of organizational behaviour. Develop participants repertoire of leadership capabilities through greater self-awareness a deeper understanding of the impact of their actions on others and building leader ship habits to better equip them to lead and take effective actions in todays organizations. leading Develops Daily, not in a Day stool liquid ecstasywell 1 COURSE OUTLINE The Law of Intentionality Growth doesnt just happen Life is now in session. Are you present? Maxwell (2012) The appendix provides a summary of the topics that would be covered for from each one session.The approach to all sessions will be grounded on participation-centered learning and the course design includes a range of participation-centered activities such(prenominal) as case studies, group exercises and assignments, peer conversations, debates, self-reflection activities and talks by invited guest speakers. See attached Course delineate table READINGS & PRE-CLASS PREPARATION The study of leadership and work behaviour, given its multidisciplinary nature, entails a fair amount of reading in preparation for the classes.Pre-class readings are essential and participants are anticipate to prepare the case studies or exercises prior to word of honor in class. Two books have been prescribed and each covers different topics and levels of analysis. The relevant chapters for reading from each text edition and additional readings will be given in the detailed course outline. RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS IVANCEVICH, J. M. , KONOPASKE, R. and MATTESON, M. T. (2011). Organizational Behavior and focus 9th edition. McGraw Hill Internation. New York. ULRICH, D. (2010). leading in Asia. McGraw-Hill OPTIONAL REFERENCES JOHN MAXWELL (2007). The 21 irrefutable laws of leadership. doubting Thomas Nelson DANIEL LEVI (2007). Group Dynamics for squads. 2nd edition. Sage Publication ROB GOFFEE and GARETH JONES (2006). Why should anyone be led by you? Harvard Business Press PARTICIPATION & ASSESSMENT Class unwrapicipation/Sharing. The course is designed to provide full-bodied opportunities for participants to contribute to the class learning by participating actively in the various class activities a nd by offering proactively their own experiences and insights for the benefits of other participants.This will constitute an important component of participants continuous assessment (10% of the get marks). The law of Contribution growing yourself enables you to grow others Maxwell (2012). Class Quizzes. Weekly seminars may commence with a short quiz to assess participants basic understanding of the concepts and key terms in the prescribed readings for that week. The heading is to help participants develop a habit of continuous learning- a critical leadership habit.Hopefully, by the end of the course, participants will have built up a repository of knowledge on leadership and organizational behavior. Again, this will constitute another component of the participants Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 2 continuous assessment (10% of the numerate marks). the law of Consistency motivation gets you going battlefield keeps you growing. Self subject Study (real conduct leadership/OB challenge). John McDonnell once said, Every puzzle introduces a person to himself.As a leader/manager, you are likely to encounter different types of work situations twain tyrannical and negative. As leaders, we can make the mistake but not lose the lesson. Hence in that location is much to be learned from ones experiences especially from less positive ones. The objective of this psyche assignment is to provide an opportunity for participants to learn from their experience at work or working with others by overlaying the concepts and theories covered during the course on the real life challenges. (10% of the total marks). The law of Pain good management of bad experiences leads to great growth. Reflection PaperLeadership Journaling. As we embark on this learning journey together, I potently encourage course participants keep a journal to note their reflections and thoughts throughout the course. These reflections and thoughts on leadership and organiza tional behaviour can form the basis for the reflection paper (less than 1000 words) to be submitted at the end of the course (10% of the total marks). The law of Reflection learning to pa subprogram allows growth to catch up with you. Up to 4 x Mini-Group Assignments. Working in teams is part and parcel of organizational life. As leaders, we are expected to lead a team of divers(a) singulars to achieve a popular goal. Many times, we are in addition members of other teams. Hence being able to lead and willing to be led is an integral part of being a manager. These mini-team assignments are designed to allow participants to work together to achieve a common goal. Hopefully, they can apply the science of leadership and OB in the process and hone their leadership skills (20% of the total marks). The law of influence the true measure of leadership is influence nothing more, nothing less. final exam Examination. The query will be an open-book exam of two and a half hours. Summary o f Course Assessment and Requirements B6018 Max pts Class Participation / Sharing 100 Class Quizzes 100 Self Case Study (real life leadership/OB challenge) 100 Reflection paper/leadership journaling 100 Up to 4 x Mini-Group Assignments 100 Final exam (open-book) 100 Total 600 ? subject to changes by the instructor during the course % Final s nucleus 10 10 10 10 20 40 100Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 3 ASSESSMENT PLAN education Goal Course Learning Objectives Assessment Method -class Quizzes -Self Case Study -Reflection Paper min-group assignments -Open-book examination -Self Case Study -Reflection Paper mini-group assignments -Open-book examination - peer assessments of the skills demonstrated during Mini-group assignments acquiring & Applying Knowledge To gain an understanding of various concepts of leadership and organisational behaviour, such that students can use the most useful concepts for their professional lives.Assessment Rubrics* write Assignmen t Rubric Critical/Creative Thinking To limn critical/creative thinking in the evaluation of written ideas and case examples about leadership/OB. Written Assignment Rubric Teamwork and interpersonal skills To improve students skills for working with others. Peer Assessment Rubric Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 4 Written Assignment Rubric Criteria Acquiring knowledge and Critical Thinking Description This refers to the breadth and depth of understanding and analysis of the subject/content.Quality of function assessed by well-considered and supported assertions, arguments, explanations, logic and inferences drawn from accurate interpretation and inhibit use/citation of literature. telescope Poor Answer and/or literature cited do not address the question well. Answer is descriptive rather than analytical. Arguments are implicit rather than explicit. Logic and inferences are not clear. Average Answer and/or literature cited generally address the question. There is analysis and arguments but they are weak and broad. Arguments and logic are world-meal and not integrated.Some issues are discussed adequately and others, less adequately. Minimum description of appropriate application of knowledge, experience and insights. equitable Answer addresses the question directly. literary works is appropriately cited to support assertions and arguments. Writing is generally logical and integrated. Nonetheless, answer locomote short of the highest standard in some ways, e. g. possible lines of assertion or argument may be missed or neglected. Well argued application of knowledge with clear and logical linkage to personal experience. relevant insights and virgin ideas that have considered the practical constraints.Nonetheless, answer falls short of the highest standard in some ways, e. g. , lapses in one or more arguments, inadequate description. Excellent Answer addresses the question directly with breadth and depth. Literature is appropriately ci ted to support assertions and arguments. Writing is relevant, logical, and well integrated. Mark Awarded Application of knowledge and Creative thinking This refers to the appropriate application of knowledge and linkages to personal insights and experience. Creative insights and ideas are welcome when they are relevant and anchored to realistic/practical challenges. Inappropriate application of knowledge.Inadequate description of experience and insights. Little or no insights. Irrelevant or meshuggener ideas. Very well argued application of knowledge and boundaries, with clear and logical linkage to personal experience. Relevant insights and new ideas that have considered the practical constraints. Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 5 Quality of Writing clarity of expression Quality of Writing Organization and Formatting This refers to how effectively arguments, ideas and thoughts say forth in the essay are communicated and comprises word usage, sentence usage , paragraphing and fluency of expression.This refers to the overall organization, integration and run of the essay. Format following the submission guidelines and proper use of footnotes/endnotes references and bibliography. Has difficulties expressing ideas. Expresses ideas fairly clearly and coherently. Expresses ideas fluently and eloquently. Expresses ideas very fluently and eloquently. Has some limitations organising the ideas and following submission guidelines. Satisfactorily organized. Integration and flow can be better. Some lapses in following submission guidelines. Well organized, integrated and flowing.Format follows guidelines almost completely. Very well organized, integrated and flowing. Format follows guidelines completely. Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 6 Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Rubric (For Peer Rating) Learning Objective The ability to work effectively with others in a group setting. Your ratings will not be revealed to your team mem bers. Group Name _______________________________________________ Name of siter ______________________________________________ Fill in your members names below and Rate on a scale of 1 to 6 for each trait Name1 Name2 Name3 Name4Traits Roles and Responsibility Behaves professionally by come toing responsibility and assuming accountability for self and others in progressing towards the teams goal. Communication Identifies appropriate mechanisms to ordinate and correspond with team members. Performance skimp Unclear about his/her own fictitious character refuses to take a role in the group insists to work individually and has limited coordination or conversation with others. Evaluation Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Scant Modes of communication are not appropriate, make confusion and miscommunication among team members.Evaluation Scant 1 2 3 4 Scant Does not take conflicts or is unwilling to resolve conflicts. Evaluation Scant 1 advantageously certain Always fulfills responsibilities perform s his/her role within the group with enthusiasm and demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively. Name5 6 substantially Developed Substantially Developed Modes of communication are appropriate, and maintains timely communication and correspondence with team members. 5 6 Substantially Developed Substantially Developed Consistently resolves conflicts through facilitating open discussion and compromise.Conflict Resolution Resolves conflicts using a variety of approaches. Contributions Contributes positive input for the team effectively utilizes ones knowledge and expertise. 2 3 4 5 6 Substantially Developed Substantially Developed Actively attends and come ins in all activities and provides meaningful persona in articulating ideas and opinions. Scant Largely disinterested in working in a group and refuses to participate observes passively or is unwilling to share information with other team members. Evaluation Scant 1 2 3 4 Scant Rarely listens to others and does not acknowledge the opinions that differ from his/her own. 6 Substantially Developed Substantially Developed Engages in respectful relationships with all other members in the team. Embraces and accepts diverse points of view without prejudice. Relationship Maintains cooperative interaction with other team members regardless of individual /cultural differences and respects diverse perspectives. Evaluation Scant 1 2 3 4 5 6 Substantially Developed Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 7 Self Case Study The law of Pain Good management of bad experiences leads to great growth. Maxwell (2012)The objective of this individual assignment is to provide an opportunity for participants to learn from their experience at work or working with others by overlaying the concepts and theories covered during the course on the real life challenges. There are two parts to this individual assignment. a. Part 1. To be handed in on Week 3 of the course. The participants will describe some of the challen ges/issues/problems about peoples behaviors they encountered at work or when working with people. As a guide, yield to limit to not more than 3 challenges. Part 1 should not be more than 1500 words.Try to happen upon for yourself what you want to learn from this course which will be useful in helping you understand and acquit with people you work with in an effective manner. While the list of questions below may not exhaustive, I hope it will help you identify some of the potential issues/problems/challenges you may want to consider o Think about a conflict which has arisen with one of your co-workers o Do you or your company have any major problems in motivating your or its work force? o How effective is your work group? o Describe your relationship with your boss do you find it satisfying/dissatisfying? Are there problems in the way in which people use power and influence in your company? o How is change brought about in your company? b. Part 2. The complete assignment is to b e handed in during Week 10. In total, this should be no more than 4000 words. The assignment should have the following sections a. Part 1 i. Title of the case ii. Description of the case (from week 3) iii. Why it happened the way it did? iv. What was done about it? b. Part 2 i. Your own analysis of the situation ii. What theories, concepts and frameworks covered in LOB course that may be useful here? iii.Based on your analysis and the theories, concepts and frameworks highlighted, how should the case be resolved? iv. What is your biggest takeaway from this case as a leader? Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 8 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Late Submission of Assignments Penalties will be imposed for late submissions that are not supported with valid reasons. A penalty of 10 marks will be imposed for each day that the assignment is submitted late. For example, a mark of 65% would become 55% if the assignment is submitted a day late and 45% if it is two days late.In order to ensure equity, students are reminded to stay within the word limit set for each assignment. Academic Integrity Truth, Trust and Justice are at the core of NTUs shared values. Good academic work includes to a very large extent, honesty and honest behaviour. The quality of your work as a student is thus subjected to adhering to principles of academic single and to the NTU Honor Code, a set of values shared by everyone in NTU. The content of assignments submitted for grading purposes moldiness be that of your own.You should therefore be diligent in identifying and acknowledging the sources of information used in completing your work (full details must be provided in your reference section). If you feel that the use of the exact wordings from a reference source is the exceed way to present the ideas, then you must use quotation marks and acknowledge the source. If you choose to summate the words from a reference, the source must also be acknowledged, as this is not an orig inal piece of work from you. Submitted work must be your own effort and must not duplicate (in satisfying or in part) the work of others (including other students).As a student, the responsibility falls on you to be familiar with and to apply the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Hence you will need to proactively familiarise yourself with the strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion, cheating, etc. Detailed information can be obtained via the academic integrity website at http//academicintegrity. ntu. edu. sg. Pleading ignorance or claiming that one is unaware of the requirements for maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty.As members of the NTU family, this is a responsibility that students and faculty staff alike must uphold at all times. Use of edveNTUre (Blackboard) The edveNTUre system (Blackboard) will be used to facilitate the posting of assignments, course m aterials and announcements, as well as for interacting with your coursemates and myself. Do ensure that your personal particulars especially your hand-phone number (if you have one) is updated in edveNTUre. This will allow you to receive urgent messages e. g. change in timing for lessons, via SMS from me. Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 9 Overview of Class Schedule Date Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 April 2 May 8 May 15 May 22 May Topic Overview of Organizational Behaviour and Leadership Process Know Yourself You as a leader (I) Know Yourself You as a leader (II) Understanding Others Your Followers (I) Understanding Others Your Followers (II) Dialogue with A Group Executive Chairman Overview of Team Effectiveness Leadership in Teams Overview of Organizational Effectiveness Leadership in Organizations Conversation with a Leadership Coach Conclusion Leadership in An Age of Uncertainty Leadership Develops Daily, not in a Day John Maxwell 1 0