DPLS 700 — Leadership Theory
Summer 2006 3 Credits
Professor: David Whitfield, Ed.D.
Office: NA
Home Phone: 360. 866. 9794
E-mail: whitfield@gonzaga.edu
Office hours: Please call or e-mail for an appointment.
Class Logistics:
Thursdays (Fri) 6-10
Room: RC240
Dates: Jun 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 14, 20, 27
Course Overview
The major goal of this course is to gain understanding in the concept of leadership historically, philosophically, psychologically, and morally, and to test these understandings against one's own values and experiences. Special emphasis will be placed on issues of contemporary leadership in times of organizational and societal turmoil. The course will begin with leadership issues at the macro level; this will be followed by discussions of issues at the micro level, integrating the numerous leadership theories along the way. Interspersed between the foregoing will a focus on understanding of self, the values that drive one's actions, the meaning of teleology (What is yours?), followership, and leading from within.
Course Objectives
1. What constitutes a theory and how a theory is established;
2. The impact various leadership theories have on the "subject," the organization, and societies;
3. Personal and psychological issues facing leaders and their specific contexts;
4. Be able to compare and contrast various leadership theories as to their purpose, underlying assumptions, and their impact on life in organizations and society;
5. Be able to articulate the meanings they assign to their own leadership philosophy and styles;
6. The importance of personal characteristics of leaders and principles of developing the leader within;
7. Issues involving conflicts between leaders and organizational cultures in which they act;
8. Gain insight and self-awareness of their own leadership style, capabilities, and to articulate an individual philosophy of leadership.
Required Texts
Heifetz, R. A. (1998). Leadership without easy answers. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. [supplement will follow.]
Northhouse, P. G. (2004). Leadership theory and practice. London: Sage Publications.
Spears, L. C. (1996). Insights on leadership: Service, stewardship, spirit and servant-leadership. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Wren, J. T. (1995). The leader’s companion: Insights on leadership through the ages. New York: The Free Press.
Grading
Grades will be based on the following deliverables:
Pre-Class Assignment: 10%
Prepare a three- to four-page paper (double spaced) describing your teleology. Relate your teleology to the questions: "Why should anyone be led by you?" Bring your paper to the first class meet; it will be returned the third class meet.
Group Presentation 20%
Your presentation may consist of any relevant leadership topic, theme, or issue. Points to consider: You may consider corporate greed (ENRON, WorldCom, Tyco, etc.). What principles and leadership theories were at work in (choose an organization)? What tells you that? How would you have done it differently? How does your purpose for being here (teleology) relate? Groups may not exceed four (4) people. During the first three meets, you will have time to work on your presentation. Presentation time: not to exceed 25 minutes, with Q&A. Due: Starting, potentially Jul 6th
NOTE: Make the presentation without reading the PowerPoint. Do not read your presentation.
Interrogating Reality 25%
Using the handout given in class, you are to interview a leader of any organization: city manager, mayor, police chief, dean, president, vice president, CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, your choice. Transcribe the interview into a scholarly paper, not to exceed eight (8) double-spaced, word-processed pages, using the APA format. References are not counted in the eight pages. Due: Jul 13th Know the meaning of scholarly paper.
Leadership Philosophy Paper 25%
Your Leadership Philosophy Paper will be titled "My Leadership Philosophy," not to exceed 10 doubled-spaced, word-processed pages of text, using the APA format for citing the works of others and references. Answer the questions: a. who are you? b. How do you want to be? c. How will you make that happen? Include in your paper your teleology; integrate at least two leadership theories. Teleology answers the question: Why am I here? Or, what is my purpose for being here on earth? Due: July 27th Note: This paper is about you and your leadership.
Class Participation 20%
Class participation involves responding to fora (discussions) on the Blackboard; on preparing three (3) very brief article summaries, not to exceed two (2) type-written, double-spaced pages) from outside readings, such as magazines, journals, the worldwide web, etc. Each class session, starting with the second Session, we will ask you to share (orally) your abstract: a. thesis, b. issues, and c. what you learned from it. d. And so what? We will try to hear at least three abstract per session. The summaries may be on any current leadership topic from your outside readings. Place it on the GU Blackboard once you are happy with it. Expect impromptu writing assignments in class; submit summaries of class discussions via e-mail—e-mailed to the instructor, upon his or her request [ Whitfield@gonzaga.edu . ] Note: The first class discussion (meet) will be summarized and e-mailed to the instructor. You are expected to respond to each other’s postings on the BlackBoard.
Please read assignments and be prepared to discuss them—"hitchhiking" is verboten.
Writing: Your writing (papers) will be graded on:
- Content
- APA Procedures—Learn how to cite different references/sources by consulting the APA Manual
- Grammar
- Transitions
- Use
- Punctuation
- Professionalism (form, margins, etc.)
Please note and respect page limitations.
DPLS 700— Leadership Theory: Schedule
| Date | THEME | ASSIGNMENT | DUE TODAY |
| I Summer 2006 Jun 22 | Introduction | Introduction Course Overview Goal Setting Discussions on Leadership Wren Part 1 p. 1-18 Heifetz Part I | Brainstorming Factors Affecting Leadership Theories Open System Theory |
| II Jun 29 | Team Theories Trait Theories | Northouse pp. 15-34; 203-234; Spears pp. 197-208; Wren pp. 27-43; 127-143; 355-359. | Article Summary # 1 –Post on BB. |
| III Jul 6 | T. Bar Greenfield article Leader Behavioral Theories Style Approach Path-Goal Theory | Greenfield article will be posted on the GU Blackboard. Northouse pp.65-85; Wren pp. 45-77; 144-148; Heifetz Part II | Be prepared to discuss the Greenfield article. Discussion |
| IV Jul 13 | Situational Leadership Theory Contingency Leadership Theories Followership & Motivation | Northouse pp. 87-108 Spear pp. 170-196 Wren pp. 185-204; 207-211; 245-252; 327-338; 360-373 | Article Summary# 2—Post on BB. Discussion |
| V Jul 14 | Servant Leadership Moral Leadership | Northouse 308-309;311-312 Spears pp.15-68; 251-257; 279-295; 308-322 Wren pp. 339-351; 483-499 Heifetz Part III | Discussion Group Presentations |
| VI Jul 20 | Leader Member Exchange Theory Psychodynamic Approach Women in Leadership | Northouse pp. 147-168; 265-299 Spears pp. 77-84; 184-230 Wren pp. 149-181 | Discussion Group Presentations Interrogating Reality Paper |
| VII Jul 27 | Organizational Culture Charismatic Leadership Leadership vs. Management Transformational Leadership | Northouse pp.171-173;174-175 Spears pp. 209-229; 251-257; 87-95 Heifetz Part IV Wren pp. 108-123; 271-302; 318-325; 83-107; 127-132; 395-407 | Discussion Group Presentations Article Summary # 3—Post on BB. Leadership Philosophy Paper Evaluations, Summary, and Wrap-up |
Supplemental Texts
Bass, B.M., & Stodgill, R. (1993). Bass and Stodgill's handbook of leadership. Free Press.
Greenleaf, R.K. (1991). The servant as leader. Indianapolis: The Robert K. Greenleaf Center.
Rost, J. (1991). Leadership for the 21st century. Westport:
Strunk, W. & White, E. B. (2000). The elements of style. (4th ed.). Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
[This may not be the latest edition; please check.]
Additional Notes
How tasks are divided in the teams is not graded. What is important is that the material pertaining to the topic is delivered to the class. You will be graded on: content, oral delivery skills, use of presentation tools (media, props, etc.). Do not parrot or read your presentation.
You will be given a five-minute warning after 20 minutes.
Each group will provide a copy of the presentation to the instructor: slides, handouts etc. Providing handouts to the class members is your choice.
Some individuals are very comfortable in doing presentations; others are not. This is an activity that allows you to develop presentation and oral communications skills in front of a group.
- Article Summaries
Article summaries will consist of articles you find on Leadership. Look for illustrations that either support or contradict what you have been reading for the course. The summary will not exceed two (2) double-spaced pages. - Please note, papers have an introduction/beginning, middle/body, and end/conclusion.
- Leadership Assessments – Northouse Textbook
In the Northouse textbook, there are leadership assessments/questionnaires/evaluations called a "Leadership Instrument." These are designed for individual self-assessment and are based on the leadership theories discussed in the chapters. Complete each one and be prepared to discuss/share at the appropriate time. The critical element of the analysis is: "Do you think the result of the Leadership Instrument accurately reflects you?" Explain why or why not. If part of it was accurate, state which part. The results of each instrument should be explained briefly.
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