LAS406 Leadership in a Changing World

Students will study the process of leadership from a broad and varied perspective. Leadership will be defined, and will be delineated from the role of the manager. Various leadership theories will be explored, as well as differing approaches to leadership (including small work team leadership, behavioral approaches to leadership, and situational leadership). The characteristics and values of leaders will be explored, as well as leader performance problems and challenges. Students will explore future trends in leadership including its importance in a global context, as well as in regard to their own lives. Prerequisite(s): Good standing in the Applied Behavioral Sciences program. 5 quarter hours