Course Description
Introduction to the values associated with ethics and sustainability relative to leadership, from idea formulation through communication within various constituencies across organizational contexts and communication media. Prerequisite: Admitted to the M.B.A., P.B.C. in Business Foundations, or M.S. in International Business or permission of the Program Director.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe an informed definition of three terms: effective leadership, ethical development, and sustainable business.
- Elaborate on the tenets of effective (written and verbal) communication.
- Apply principles of effective leadership and models of ethics to contemporary organizations.
- Differentiate between models of effective leadership, stage models of ethical development and perspectives on sustainability.
- Evaluate the sustainability of an organization’s business model.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 20 points |
| Final Exam | 25 points |
| Completion of MBTI & Exercise Participation | 5 points |
| Completion of FIRO-B & Exercise Participation | 5 points |
| First Team Memo on “Start With Why” | 13.5 points |
| Second Team Memo on “Tao Te Ching” | 13.5 points |
| Team In-depth Case Analysis | 10 points |
| Self & Peer Evaluation (determined by the team at mid-semester) | 5 points |
| Professionalism Points (determined by the instructor) | from (-2) to +3 points |
Possible Extra Credit: There is only one possibility for extra credit (only one) in this course. During the semester, we will form two memo-evaluation committees. You may send Dr. B an email expressing your interest in serving on a committee. If you are accepted to serve and serve well (contribute positively to the committee), you can earn up to two extra points (three extra points if you serve on both committees).
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 95% - 100% | A |
| 90% - 94.9% | A- |
| 88% - 89.9% | B+ |
| 80% - 87.9% | B |
| 70% - 79.9% | C |
| Below 70% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Only three absences are permitted. If this will not be possible for you, contact me asap.
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Dr. Michael Beitler’s “MBA 716 Leadership, Second Edition” compilation for Bryan School MBA Program. Published 2021 by McGraw-Hill. Print Copy (only available from UNCG Bookstore) ISBN 978-1-30774-051-6.
- “Start With Why” written by Simon Sinek (2009). Published by Penguin Group ISBN 978-1-59184-644-4.
- “Tao Te Ching” translation & annotations by Derek Lin. Published by SkyLight Paths. ISBN 978-1-59473-204-1.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.