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AMBERTON UNIVERSITY
SYLLABUS FOR LECTURE/CLASSROOM COURSE
HRT6570.21 Leadership & Team Development
FALL 2014
Location: Frisco Center
PROFESSOR INFORMATION:
Name: Glen B. Earl, Ph.D.
Phone Number: 972-279-6511 ext. 159
Faculty Fax #: 972-686-5890
Office Location: Frisco Center Room F3
Office Hours: 30 minutes before and after class
Email Address: HRT6570.21@eCmail.Amberton.edu
This is a closed email system. Emails from accounts outside of the eCmail system will
not be delivered. Refer to “Course Communications” below.
COURSE INFORMATION:
HRT6570.21 Leadership and Team Development
Level: Graduate
Beginning Date of Session: Saturday, September 13, 2014
Ending Date of Session: Thursday, November 20, 2014
The first class meeting is Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in Room F3
TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Title: Leadership: Theory and Practice
Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Year Published: 2012
Edition: 6th
ISBN-13: 9781452203409
ISBN-10: 1452203407
Amberton University has an agreement with eCampus.com to provide a full-service
online bookstore to students. The Amberton University Virtual Bookstore is accessible
through the University’s website, www.Amberton.edu. Just look for the “Bookstore” tab
across the top of the home page. There is also a bookstore link in the Student Portal.
The AU Virtual Bookstore provides an easy to use interface, online buyback of books,
and same day shipment of most titles with an average delivery time of 2-3 days
depending on the student’s location. Textbook options include new, used, rental, and
electronic media as available.
Since no books are sold on campus, students should plan accordingly and purchase
their books in advance of the first day of class, allowing time for shipping. Be certain you
are enrolled in the course before purchasing your book(s). All textbook information

(Title, Author, ISBN, etc.) is available in course syllabi so students can shop
competitively. Students should be careful to obtain the exact resource(s) required for
the course.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
The following represents the course competencies for this class. Competencies are
equivalent for all lecture and distance learning courses. Following each competency is
the assignment used to gain mastery of this area of study.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:
 Exploring the origins and evolution of the human need for leadership by tracing the
history of management theory and leadership styles. Textbook, Quiz, Research
Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Comparing and contrasting characteristics of managers versus leaders. Textbook,
Quiz, Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Justifying those leadership characteristics that are essential to achieving
organizational goals. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study,
Class Discussion.
 Describing leadership as determined by the group being led. Textbook, Quiz,
Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Analyzing the functions of political, directive, and values-driven leadership.
Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Discussing the role of “transformational leadership” in changing work environments.
 Investigating the roles and practices of spiritual and ethical leadership for the long-
term development of people and institutions. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper,
Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Researching leadership styles and assessing one’s own skills and self-development
plans as a model of leadership in lifelong learning. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper,
 Describing the relationship between leaders and teams that results in participative
work. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class
Discussion.
 Analyzing global market influences on organizational leadership roles. Textbook,
Quiz, Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Demonstrating creativity and innovation in problem solving. Textbook, Quiz,
Research Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Analyzing contributions from a diverse work force. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper,
 Describing the interactive communication skills of questioning, listening, projecting
appropriate images, using body language and voice tones, and providing feedback.

 Defining and affirming shared values, purposes, and convictions to create a
cooperative work community using connective leadership. Textbook, Quiz, Research
Paper, Presentation, Case Study, Class Discussion.
 Employing technology for research, problem solving, and strategic planning.
 Questioning management paradoxes that challenge conventional wisdom and re-
examining assumptions about effective leadership. Textbook, Quiz, Research Paper,
 Exploring leadership skills through behavioral profile self-assessment analysis.
COURSE POLICIES:
1. DO NOT plagiarize in any way. Any student that plagiarizes, regardless of intent,
will receive a zero for the assignment. Academic honesty is highly valued at Amberton
University. A student must always submit work that represents his or her original words
or ideas. Review the section herein that discusses Academic Honesty/Plagiarism.
Plagiarism can be described as, but is not limited to the following examples:
 Having a tutor or friend complete a portion of your assignments
 Having a reviewer make extensive revisions to an assignment
 Copying work submitted by another student to a public class meeting
 Using information from online information services without proper citation
 Using any source of information without proper citation
2. Guidelines for Written Assignments. When you submit written work, please
prepare it in word-processor using a format/style consistent with professional business
practice. All written assignments must use APA standards (see using APA style in the
library resources). The following website will provide some examples of proper APA
citations (http://www.apastyle.org) but the best source is The Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association.
3. Late Policy for Assignments is as follows:
 An assignments submitted after the due date will be assessed a five or 10 point
deduction. If circumstances arise that preclude meeting this course requirement
or assignment deadline, please notify me.
 All re-work assignments must be completed and turned in by the last day of
class.
 Assignments are considered later if not arrived in my course email box by the
appointed time.
 When submitting an assignment, please include your name, the assignment title
in the email subject line and on the first page of the assignment.
 When you email your assignment, it should be emailed to the email address in
the syllabus and must be able to be opened in order for it to be considered on
time.
4. Extra Credit – There is no extra credit work in this class.

5. Academic Resources – When conducting research for an assignment, the majority
of your sources should be the text books or peer-reviewed academic journals, such as
those found in the university library databases. Internet searches will often take you to
non-academic information resources such as Wikipedia.com, Ask.com,
Encarta.msn.com, Infoplease.com, etc. Information gathered from these sites may be
unreliable and inaccurate since they do not follow the formal oversight of the peer
review process. Please avoid using these sites. They will not be permitted in this
course and will not count towards fulfilling assignments.
6. Feedback – Feedback is provided for graded exercises and assignments within 5-6
days of the due date. Moreover, if you need feedback at any time regarding
participation assignments, please ask.
7. Incompletes – Amberton University policy states that it is up to an instructor’s
discretion as to whether or not he or she grants an “Incomplete” at the end of the a
course.
8. Course Contribution – You are expected to study and learn, provide on-time
completion of assignments, and regularly participate in and supply effective
contributions to in-class discussions and activities. Those who demonstrate
consistently high quality, professional performance, and who regularly contribute to
course activities will earn high grades in this course.
 Please plan on meeting the course requirements schedule. On rare occasions,
circumstances beyond your control may result in your missing a course
commitment. Please contact me in advance of the due dates to discuss you
situation.
 If you are going to miss or be late for a class, email me before the class.
Student’s Responsibilities
A successful learning experience depends on the student’s willingness to stay on
schedule with respect to due dates, course readings and other requirements. You are
encouraged to plan ahead and pace yourself accordingly. This syllabus contains
information, policies and procedures for this specific course. By enrolling, the student
agrees to read, understand and abide by the policies, rules, regulations, and ethical
standards of Amberton University as contained in the current university catalog and
schedule of classes.
COURSE DELIVERY METHODOLOGY:
This course is offered as a Lecture/Classroom course. This course requires that
students meet a designated time in the classroom. This course presents an overview
and analysis of the theory and practice of leadership applicable to a wide range of
organizations and situations. Focus will be on how to be an effective leader, major
theories of leadership, the personal aspects of leadership and how to select an effective
leadership style. Special attention will be given to the leader as a change agent capable
of leading organizations through change and transition into new phases of dynamic
growth.

COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDAR:
Due Date Chapter & Title Learning
Assignments
Week 1 Orientation to Class and Text Review
Chapter 1
Discussion
Team Exercise
Week 2 Chapters 2 & 3
Trait & Skills Approach to Leadership
Chose Topics
Style & Situational Approach to
Leadership
Quiz 1
Chapt 2, 3, 4
Contingency & Path – Goal Theory of
Leadership & Teamwork
Case Study
Leader-Member Exchange &
Transformational Leadership
Quiz 2
Chapt 5, 6, 7
Servant & Authentic Leadership
Presentation
Team & Psychodynamic Leadership
Quiz 3
Chapt 8, 9, 10
Women & Culture in Leadership
Research Paper
Week 9 Chapter16
Leadership Ethics
Quiz 4
Chapt 11, 12,
13
Week 10 Self-Reflection: Your Leadership Style Discussion
Quiz 5
Chapt 14, 15,
16
COURSE ASSIGNMENT:
All assignments must be turned into the professor via soft copy to the professor’s
course email address. No hard copies are accepted. All assignment topics must be pre-
approved by the professor. Papers and the presentation will not be graded if your topic
has not been pre-approved. The professor’s email for this course is:
HRT6570.21@eCmail.Amberton.edu.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Research Paper:
The research paper is due on the eight (8th
) class session, is 6-8 pages in length,
follows APA guidelines, and has a cover page and reference page (which do not count
in the page total). A minimum of five (5) academic references must be used. Students
select their own topic from a chapter in the text. Topics (and chapter) are shared with

the professor on the second class night. Only one topic per class is allowed, so if a
particular topic is of special interest to you, timely selection and notification is important.
Students are expected to have clearly delineated section headings. This is an academic
paper; therefore, it must be properly referenced throughout the body of the paper.
Excellent papers weave personal assessment and academic research together.
There are four parts to the research paper which are graded. They are:
1. Introduction: (1 page). Elements to include are (a) your rational of choosing this topic
and (b) a general introduction of the topic.
2. Background: (2-3 pages). Provide substantial written narrative of why this topic is
relevant to you and why it is an issue, weaving together your assessment, and
professional literature.
3. Solution: (2-3 pages). Provide substantial written narrative of how best to resolve,
bring resolution, integrate, and/or promote the best practice of your topic.
4. Conclusion: (1 page). Conclude, wrap-up, provide next steps.
Research Paper Grading Criteria:
The paper is worth 100 points and assessed in the following manner:
1. Introduction: 10 points
2. Background: 25 points
3. Solution: 25 points
4. Conclusion: 15 points
5. Writing Mechanics: 10 points
6. APA References: 15 points
Research Paper Grading Specifics:
All sections are graded on your ability to write clearly and succinctly.
1. The Background and Solution are graded on your ability to provide (1) in-depth
analysis, (2) tying research literature and your ideas to your topic, (3) insightful
commentary, (4) weaving your own ideas and thoughts together with the literature
and (5) provide substantiating literature to support your ideas and thoughts.
2. Writing Mechanics are grading on proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
3. APA References are graded on having 5-7 properly cited professional, academic
references.
4. Optional: The research paper can be redone once for a better grade.
5. Late papers are penalized 10 points.
Case Study
There is one (1) required case study, being 3-4 pages in length and must use a real
organization. Using your current or former employer is acceptable. The case study has
a cover page and reference page (which do not count in the page total). The topic of the
case study is to analyze one element of leadership style or leadership development
process the company uses. Students select the company review. The case study
company must be approved by the professor a minimum of one week before the case
study is due (class #2). The case study is due by the fourth (4th
) class session.

Case Study Grading Criteria:
The case study is worth 50 points each and assessed in the following manner:
2. Description: 15 points
3. Assessment: 15 points
5. Writing Mechanics: 5 points
6. APA References: 5 points
Case Study Grading Specifics:
All sections are graded on your ability to write clearly and succinctly.
1. The Description and Assessment are graded on your ability to provide (1)
explanation of the company’s leadership style OR leadership development process,
(2) in-depth analysis and assessment, (3) insightful commentary, and (4) weaving
your own ideas and thoughts together with the literature.
2. Writing Mechanics are grading on proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
3. APA References are graded on having three (3) properly cited professional,
academic references.
4. Optional: The case study can be redone once for a better grade.
5. Late papers are penalized 5 points.
Quizzes
During the course, there are five (5) quizzes, covering selected chapters. The quizzes
are take home, open book/notes and all essay questions. Each quiz has eight (8)
questions worth five (5) points each, for a total of 40 points for each quiz; for 200 total
quiz points. The key to successful quiz taking is to ensure there are five (5) correct
statements per answer for each question. Quizzes cannot be redone – so do your best
the first time around.
Oral Presentation
Each student will make an oral presentation to the class. It is to be 8-10 minutes in
length. An outline must be given to the professor, via course email five (5) days before
the presentation. Additionally, the presentation will have 5-7 PowerPoint (PPT) slides.
Students select their own topic, which must be different from their research paper and
case study topics. Again topics are first come, first serve; all presentation topics must be
unique. Speeches are held on the eighth (8th
) class session.
Oral Presentation Grading Criteria:
The presentation is worth 50 points each and assessed in the following manner:
2. Body: 5 points
4. Eye Contact: 3 points
5. Use of Language: 5 points
6. Body Language: 5 points

7. Clarity: 6 points
8. Topic follows assignment: 5 points
9. Visual Aids: 7 points
10.Time: 5 points
11.Presentation Outline: 3 points
Oral Presentation Grading Specifics:
1. Grading is based on the above listed Speech Rubric.
2. Have three APA styled references.
3. Have title and reference PPT slides, which do not count towards the total.
4. Optional: The presentation can be redone once for a better grade.
5. A late presentation is penalized 5 points.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Research Paper 100 points
Case Study 50 points
Quizzes (5 @ 40 points each) 200 points
Presentation 50 points
Total Possible 400 points
Graduate Grade/Points Structure
Percent Points Letter Grade
92 – 100 400 – 368 A
82 – 91 367 – 328 B
72 – 81 327 – 288 C
62 – 71 287 – 248 D
Below 62 247 and below F
GRADE NOTIFICATION AND INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK:
Each assignment/exam submitted will be reviewed, graded and return to the student in
a timely manner, along with appropriate commentary.
Final grades are mailed approximately one week after the last day of the session to the
student’s address of record. Amberton University staff will not release grades over the
phone. University instructors will not leave a message with comments or grades in any
type of media that is not secure.
For questions regarding grades after the semester has ended, students should use their
eCmail account and contact the instructor at GEarl@eCmail.Amberton.edu or phone
extension 244. Do not use the Course Number e-mail as it is no longer operational.
Incomplete Grades
An “I” (incomplete grade) is given at the discretion of the professor and may be given
only when an emergency or illness prevents the student from completing course
requirements. Should an “I” be granted, the student has 30 days from the end of the

session to complete the conditions of the incomplete. An “I” which is not properly
removed within 30 days following the session enrolled will become an “F” grade.
How to Withdraw From a Course
To be official, the class withdrawal must be in writing and signed by the student
requesting the withdrawal; no withdrawal is accepted verbally. Please review the
“Schedule of Classes” (online or in-print) for procedures for class changes or
withdrawals and the refund policy and schedule.
COURSE COMMUNICATIONS:
This course is offered as a lecture course; however, several technological options are
available to faculty and students that can enhance communication both during the
session and after the session has ended. The Student Portal is the gateway to
eCmail, Discussion Forums, Chat Rooms, Remote Research, General Tools and
Electronic Instructor Folders (FTP). The Student Portal may be accessed through the
University’s main page (http://www.Amberton.edu). After selecting the “Student Portal”
link, you will be prompted for a Username and Password. Use your assigned
username and password (AUID) as described below:
Username = your capitalized firstname initial+lastname+last 3 digits of your ssn.
* Use your name exactly as it is listed on the University’s records, including any
suffixes or hyphenations, such as Jr, Sr, or II, as a part of your username.
For example: James Jones, Jr. SSN: 123-45-6789
Username: JJonesJr789
Password = your Amberton University ID# (AUID) including the dashes
For example: 04-999-999
Once your login has been validated, you may select from a variety of menu options,
including eCmail access, Discussion Forum, Chat Room, Remote Research, General
Tools, all Syllabi, QEP Tutorials and Electronic Instructor Folders (FTP).
Each student enrolled is assigned an Amberton email account, which gives the student
access to the Amberton student eCmail system (eCmail.Amberton.edu). Students are
encouraged to check their email regularly for University news and notices.
When using the eCmail system, students may send to and receive email from those
users who have accounts on the Amberton email servers only (Amberton.edu and
eCmail.Amberton.edu). Email from outside the University’s systems will be rejected.
Upon completion of a session, all mail is removed from the eCmail account. If a student
needs to maintain a record of communications or assignments, the student is strongly
encouraged to print out or download these items to a disk for their own records.

Discussion Forum
The forums are accessible, as of the first day of the session, through the Student
Portal. The discussion forums are good avenues for student – to – student
communication and interaction.
Help forums such as “Ask-a-Librarian” and “Tech Tips” are also listed with the course
forums. Visit these areas if you have questions about research and technical issues.
Chat Rooms
Chat rooms are accessible through the Student Portal as of the first day of the session
and provide students and faculty the ability to communicate on-line in real time.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Each session, all Amberton students are requested to evaluate their courses. The
evaluation process is an important one and provides students with an anonymous and
confidential way to give meaningful feedback to the University. Summary information
and comments are provided to faculty after the close of the session. Students’ identities
are not disclosed.
Students will be notified through the Amberton eCmail system of the Course Evaluation
procedures. Usually, the evaluations take place during the last two weeks of the
session. Please take advantage of this opportunity and participate in the evaluation
process.
ACADEMIC HONESTY/PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s information as though it were your
own. If you use another person’s words, ideas, or information or if you use material
from a source – whether a book, magazine, newspaper, business publication,
broadcast, speech, or electronic media – you must acknowledge the source. Failure to
do so violates Amberton University’s ethics policy.
RECOMMENDED ONLINE SOURCES:
Online research resources are available through “Research Tools Database”,
accessible through the Student Portal, under “General Tools.”
QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN – QEP TOOLKITS:
Online research resources are available through “Research Tools Database”,
accessible through the Student Portal. (For additional assistance, students may access
the “QEP Tutorials” link located in the General Tools area on the Student Portal.)
Access the Portal by clicking “Student Portal” from the University’s website. You must
know your Amberton ID to access the Portal.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Research resources are available through the University’s physical library and the
online virtual library. Students may search for books, periodicals, and online sources
pertaining to subjects covered in this course.
The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically
chosen to support the degrees and courses offered at Amberton. Interlibrary loan and
document delivery services are available. The TexShare Card offers borrowing
privileges in libraries all across the state of Texas. Students with research questions or
questions about Library services are encouraged to visit the University physical Library,
or the Virtual University “Ask-A-Librarian” section of the discussion forum, or email their
questions to library@Amberton.edu.

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