OBD 487 Leadership in Organizations

This course is a survey of leadership topics. Areas addressed include skills, traits, and contingency approaches to leadership along with newer constructs and leadership theories that are currently generating interest within organizations today. Some of those leadership theories are transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, authentic leadership, shared leadership, strategic leadership, change leadership, and emotional intelligence. Ethical considerations of leadership are also addressed throughout the course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours