BA 452

Course Code & Number
BA 452
Course Title
Managing and Leading
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Basic concepts of leadership. Motivation from the management perspective. Basic leadership and motivation theories. Applicability of these theories to management practices.
Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to analyze basic concepts of leadership and motivation from a management perspective.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Define the basic concepts of leadership and motivation from a management perspective
2. Recognize the importance of the interaction between the leader, the followers and the situation
3. Identify the leadership traits, behaviors and skills
4. Describe the vital role leadership skills play on the performance of the groups
5. Discover the contingency theories of leadership

Telling / Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Case Study / Scenario Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentation
Guest Speakers
Web Searching

Recommended Reading
1. Journal of Managerial Issues 2. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies 3. The International Journal of Human Resource Management 4. Human Resource Management Review 5. The Journal of Human Resources