MNA4360-OL (7 ½ weeks)c
Week Reading Assignment Written Assignment
1
09/08/16
to
09/14/16 Announcement (Bb)
Chapter 1 – The Nature and Importance of Leadership
Chapter 2 – Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders
Review syllabus
Due by Wednesday, September 14th:
Discussion Board (DB 1)
Chapter Quiz #1
Chapter Quiz #2
Research Project Paper: Leader’s name appropriately submitted to Professor’s email address
Water Cooler DB (available each
week; optional)
2
09/15/16
to
09/21/16 Announcement
Chapter 3 – Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 4 – Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles Due by Wednesday, September 21st:
Discussion Board (DB 2)
Chapter Quiz – #3
Chapter Quiz – #4
Leadership Self-assessment Paper
3
09/22/16
to
09/28/16 Announcement
Chapter 5 – Contingency and Situational Leadership
Chapter 6 – Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility Due by Wednesday, September 28th:
Discussion Board (DB 3)
Chapter Quiz – #5
Chapter Quiz – #6
WSJ Assignment – Written
4
09/29/16
to
10/05/16 Announcement
Chapter 7 – Power, Politics, and Leadership
Chapter 8 – Influence Tactics of Leaders
Due by Wednesday, October 5th:
Discussion Board (DB 4)
Chapter Quiz – #7
Chapter Quiz – #8
Case Study Assignment (Adolf Hitler)
5
10/06/16
to
10/12/16 Announcement
Chapter 9 – Developing Teamwork
Chapter 10 – Motivation and Coaching Skills
Due by Wednesday, October 12th:
Discussion Board (DB 5)
Chapter Quiz – #9
Chapter Quiz – #10
WSJ Assignment –Voice-over PowerPoint
6
10/13/16
to
10/19/16 Announcement
Chapter 11 – Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
Chapter 12 – Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Due by Wednesday, October 19th:
Discussion Board (DB 6)
Chapter Quiz – #11
Chapter Quiz – #12
Research Project Paper
7
10/20/16
to
10/26/16 Announcement
Chapter 13 – Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
Chapter 15 – Leadership Development and Succession
Review for Final Due by Wednesday, October 26th :
Discussion Board (DB 7)
Chapter Quiz – #13
Chapter Quiz – #15
Research Project Voice-over PowerPoint
7 ½
Final Exam
10/26/16
to
10/28/16
Proctor U – 0nline Final Exam
Comprehensive Online Final Exam
The professor reserves the right to amend the syllabus, week due dates, assignments and/or planned activities.