Course Offerings

Leadership Development in Small Organizations (EDRD*4120DE)

Offering: Fall 2011

Outcome

Degree Credit (.5 credit weight)

Type

Degree Credit

Dates

Start date:
September 08, 2011

Fees

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Sponsors

College:
Ontario Agricultural College

Department:
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development

Instructors

Nadine Murray

 

DVD's are provided with this course; access to a DVD player is required.

Description

The main theories of leadership will be discussed with exploration of the current literature, practice leadership skills and perform relevant activities in an on-line environment. Emphasis will be placed on the communication challenges facing leaders in small organizations and the importance of developing a culture of shared leadership.

(Offered through Distance Education only.)

Grading Scheme

Assignment Weight % Due Date
Unit 3 Group Assignment 10% Weeks 5 & 6
Unit 5 Group Assignment 10% Weeks 9 & 10
Participation 30% On-going
Midterm Exam 25% End of Week 8
Concept Map & Analysis 25% Week 12

There is no Final Exam for this course.

Specific due dates will be posted to the course website.

Course Prerequisites

10.00 credits

Course Restrictions

REXT*4100

Materials

Required Materials Provided:
DVD: Norma Rae
DVD: The Insider
DVD: Elizabeth
Article: Situational Leadership

Required Material Not Provided:
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Textbooks

The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook (Confirmed)
Author(s): Bob Willard
Published by: New Society Publishers in 2009
Required Textbook


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Other

For more info:

Contact: Info Line
Phone: 519 824-4120ext. 55000
E-mail: info@coles.uoguelph.ca