AHSS*2310 - Leadership and Motivation
Course Description
This course presents leadership theories and research findings, teaches students to apply leadership theories and concepts, emphasizes the development of leadership skills, and examines the importance of communication and the communication process. In addition, the major theories of human motivation are studied in order to provide the student insight into the processes that activate human behaviour.
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze characteristics of today's workforce that contribute to the complex role of organizational leaders;
- Describe leadership as a relationship between leaders and followers;
- Compare and contrast different managerial roles a leader will perform;
- Discuss leadership trait, behavioural, and contingency theories;
- Define the differences between charismatic, transformational, and transactional leadership;
- Describe characteristics and practices of effective groups and teams and demonstrate the ability to understand and manage team roles and behaviours;
- Compare and contrast sources and characteristics of human motivation and discuss content, process, and reinforcement motivation theories;
- Analyze principles of communication as they relate to the complex role of organizational leaders;
- Explore concepts of diversity, culture, and appreciation as they directly relate to leading others;
- Explain the nature of empowerment and identify leadership practices that foster effective empowerment; and
- Survey how practical leadership occurs in human spheres such as sports, public safety, and religion.
Additional Requirements
Restriction(s): Not available to students registered in BASC.ECS or BBA
If there are any concerns regarding missing prerequisites and/or restrictions, the Learner Success Advisor will contact you directly for further clarification after registration has been completed.
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*Course details are subject to change.