ORGL3300-B Leadership, Power & Influence (Spring 2014)

Course Details

Section "B" of this course is offered for students traveling to Morocco, Spain and England from May 5th to May 22nd. The course is subtitled "Intersecting and Clashing Symbols, Rituals, and Cultures: Islam, Judaism and Christianity." Students will learn about the role of organizations and leaders in the 3 main Western religions, the similarities and differences in cultures, and the influence of their histories which have had significant influence on the modern world. There are regularly scheduled class meeting times once a week for 2 hours as well as online interaction and assignments during the 8 week course, written assignments while on the trip, and one due upon return. The cost of the trip is in addition to tuition. If you are interested it taking this course, contact the Center for Global Engagement at 412.397.2151.
Session, Dates: 5 (03/10/2014 - 05/03/2014)
Days: APPT
Time: -
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Hale Center 301
Seats Available: APPT
Credits: 3

Course Description

Power and influence are the primary components of leadership without which leaders are incapable of leading. People exercise influence in explicit and implicit ways, and this course is designed to explore these ways in the context of organizational effectiveness, leadership and followership, goal accomplishment, interpersonal dynamics, and ethics; topics will also include abuse of power, power negotiation, and persuasion.

Prerequisite: ORGL2200

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

A J. Grant, Ph.D.
University Professor of Organizational Leadership
Communication and Organizational Leadership

granta@rmu.edu
412-397-6462 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 228
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