LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY (PHIL 111)

AIM

The aim of this course is to equip students with a profound understanding of leadership, its main functions and roles, and its implications on both public as well as private, profit-oriented organizations. The students will familiarize themselves with the underlying principles of leadership in context of organizational life. Apart from examining leadership in informal groups, the main focus of the course will be directed to leadership occurring in the context of organizational life, where organizations are defined as the socially coordinated units.
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION
  • ROLE IN CURRICULUM
  • LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • STUDY PLAN
  • TEACHING METHODS
  • ASSESSMENT AND GRADING
  • TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Leadership philosophy starts with a brief overview of leadership occurring in the context of organizations providing a whole range of public services – nation-states. The course gradually shifts its attention to leadership which occurs in private and mostly profit-oriented organizations. And although leadership within organizations has been extensively analyzed only as of the 19th century, leadership ideas and principles have actually been practiced at least since 6000 BC. Here, the work of the ancient philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) will be revisited.

The course starts with the following narrative: Leadership is the process of influencing others to achieve group or organizational goals. The course will examine approaches of various authors, such as R. Cialdini, who offers six basic laws of influencing people – ranging from liking and reciprocity to authority and scarcity. In order to analyze leadership and influencing, D. Goleman suggests that apart from technical skills, leaders must be equipped with certain emotional skills. In addition, S. Covey also includes spiritual intelligence as an indispensable part of this art – the art of persuasion.

The second narrative of the course is this: Although leadership often emerges in the shape of a management function, and leadership may virtually overlap with the management at some point, leaders differ markedly from managers. The difference lies in the fact that leaders are concerned with doing the right thing, while managers are concerned with doing things right. Furthermore, if managers have a short-term focus and are primarily concerned with the status quo, leaders, by contrast, pursue long-term goals and often disrupt the existing status quo to move their organization forward. Inevitably, leaders initiate and implement change.

Thus, the course will analyze how successful internal change of the organization can be designed and executed by the persistent effort of the leaders.

 

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 45

Self-Study Hours: 100

  • Reading: 30      
  • Review: 30
  • Assignment: 30
  • Leadership project: 10

Total Study Hours: 145

ROLE IN CURRICULUM

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes for this course cover the area of public administration and organizational change in the age of globalization. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Knowledge

Level of Learning PLO CLO Learning Outcome
Understand PK1 CK1 Identify the key elements of the Trait theory of leadership.
Understand PK1 CK2 Describe the key elements of the Behavioral theory of leadership.
Remember PK2 CK3 Define how transformational leadership facilitates change in organizations.

2.  Cognitive Skills

Level of Learning PLO CLO Learning Outcome
Analyze PC1 CC1 Analyze and discuss the means through which leaders organize their efforts in organizations.
Create PC5 CC2 Develop their own leadership skills and qualities in organizations.
Apply PK2 CK4 Illustrate how ethics shapes a leader’s decision-making process.

3.  Communication, Information Technology, and Numerical Skills

Level of Learning PLO CLO Learning Outcome
Understand PCIT4 CCIT1 Discuss and present ideas logically and persuasively.

4.   Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities

Level of Learning PLO CLO Learning Outcome
Apply PIP3 CIP1 Work effectively in a team.

 

STUDY PLAN

The course targets the 30 lessons in the study plan below. Each lesson is 1.5 class hours each; there are a total of 45 class hours. The study plan below describes the learning outcome for each lesson, described in terms of what the student should be able to do at the end of the lesson. Readings should be done by students as preparation before the start of each class. Implementation of this study plan may vary somewhat depending on the progress and needs of students.

No Lesson Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Activities,
Assessment
 1

Leadership Philosophy: Introduction

  1. Describe the course learning outcomes and assessment
  2. Outline Leadership Theories. (CK3).

 

Lecture

Reading: Introduction to Leadership Philosophy – CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
2

Leadership as Art
Group Assignment topics & Leadership Philosophy Project outline; Grading and Assessment Criteria

  1. Analyze the principles of ethical leadership (CK4).

 

Lecture
Group brainstorming: Leadership Philosophy Project.

Reading: Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 1-6.
3

The Importance of Leadership

  1. Interpret the Trait theory of leadership (CK1).

 

Lecture
Discussion
Quiz 1

Reading: Chapter 1: Leadership: How it works. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
4

Three types of Leaders. The Trait and Behavioral theories of leadership.

  1. Interpret the Behavioral theory of leadership
    (CK2).

Individual and Environmental factors of the leadership process.
Caring Leadership

  2. Apply the leadership skills of students in the    organizational life. (CC2).

Reading: Manning, George – Curtis,
Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 7-13.

Lecture
Group brainstorming: The concept of caring leadership.

Reading:Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 1-11.
5

Leadership in the political systems of Southeast Asia.

  1. Interpret the Trait theory of leadership (CK1).

 

Lecture
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 2: Leadership in Politics. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
6

Nation-state building process
The power or Vision.
Leadership styles: Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire, Bureaucratic Leadership.
The principles of Charismatic Leadership.

  1. Outline charismatic and transformational leadership (CK3).
  2. Interpret role of the vision in effective leadership (CK3).

 

Lecture
Group brainstorming: What is vision?

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 12-24.
Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 15-29.
7

Organizations and Leadership 

  1. Analyze and discuss the means through which leaders organize their efforts across a broad range of business contexts (CC1).

Lecture
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 3: Leadership in Business. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
8

Organizations, Strategy, Structure, Process.
The Power of Vision

  1. Extend the ethical aspects of the decision-making process and analyze the principles of ethical leadership (CK4).

 

 

Lecture
Group brainstorming: How Organizations work.

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 25-50.

 
9

Organizations and Leadership. Leadership & Management 

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life. (CC2).

 

Lecture
Group brainstorming: Differences between Leaders and Managers.
Discussion
Quiz 2

Reading: Chapter 3: Leadership in Business. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
10

CSR, Triple Bottom Line, Empowerment, Employee engagement.

  1. Analyze and discuss the means through which leaders organize their efforts across a broad range of business contexts. (CC1).

Lecture
Discussion

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 51-63.
11

Leadership qualities

  1. Outline how visionary leadership (that is, charismatic and transformational leadership) helps leaders achieve effective leadership.

Lecture
Group brainstorming: Leadership qualities.

Reading: Chapter 4: Leadership Qualities. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
12

Vision, Ability, Stability, Persistence, Self-Confidence, Enthusiasm, Vitality, Charisma, Integrity, Concern for others. 

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life. (CC2).

Lecture
Leadership qualities test: Individual assessment.

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 64-80.
13

Leadership qualities.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life. (CC2).

Lecture
Discussion
Leadership qualities test: Self-confidence test.

Reading: Chapter 4: Leadership Qualities. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
14

Emotional Intelligence and emotional competencies.

  1. Originate analysis, spreadsheets and output in a clear and professional Format and advance the communication skills of students (CCIT1).

Lecture
Midterm Exam Review
Discussion

Reading: Manning, George – Curtis,
Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 30-41
15

Ethics.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life. (CC2).

Lecture
Midterm Exam Review
Discussion
Leadership qualities test: Integrity test.

Reading: Chapter 5: Leadership Ethics. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
16

Values, Ethics at Workplace.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CLO 4.2.2).
  2. Originate analysis, spreadsheets and output in a clear and professional format and advance the communication skills of students (CCIT1).

 

Lecture
Group brainstorming: Differences between Personality Character.

Reading: Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 92-138.

Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 81-93.
17

Empowerment of People  Effective Leadership

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation

Reading: Chapter 6: Leadership and Empowerment. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
18

Leadership Authority, Workplace diversity, Empowerment in the Workplace, Delegation of Authority.

  1. Originate analysis, spreadsheets and output in a clear and professional Format and advance the communication skills of students (CCIT1).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 97-123.
19

Leading Organizational Change.

  1. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Quiz 3
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 7: Leading Organizational Change 1. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
20

Planning the Change.

  1. Analyze and discuss the means through which leaders organize their efforts across a broad range of business contexts. (CC1).
  2. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 126-145.
21

Implementing the Change.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 8: Leading Organizational Change 2. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes
22

Change modeling.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Quiz 4
Discussion

Reading: Cialdini, Robert, B, Harnessing the Science of Persuasion, Harvard Business Review, October 2001. pp: 72-75.
Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 227-243.
23

Diversity Challenge Understanding People Developing Others.

  1. Originate analysis, spreadsheets and output in a clear and professional Format and advance the communication skills of students (CCIT1).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion
Reading: Chapter 9: Understanding People. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
24

Human Behavior, The Art of Persuasion.

  1. Outline how visionary leadership (that is, charismatic and transformational leadership) helps leaders achieve effective leadership (CK3).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Assignment Presentation
Discussion

Reading: Cialdini, Robert, B, Harnessing the Science of Persuasion, Harvard Business Review, October 2001. pp: 76-79.
Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 244-256.
25

Leader as Teacher.

  1. Extend the ethical aspects of the decision-making process and analyze the principles of ethical leadership (CK4).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 10: Developing Others. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
26

Help people through Change.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2). 
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

 

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Discussion
Leadership Project Assessment

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 146-160.
Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, pp: 316-339.
27

Ancient Philosophy. 

  1. Outline how visionary leadership (that is, charismatic and transformational leadership) helps leaders achieve effective leadership (CK3).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Final Exam Review
Discussion

Reading: Chapter 11: Ancient Philosophy 1. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
28

Ethics, Morals and Ancient Philosophy in Europe

  1. Extend the ethical aspects of the decision-making process and analyze the principles of ethical leadership (CK4).
  2. Maximize the students’ teamwork skill-set through performance, analysis and evaluations of the group assignments.(CIP1).

Lecture
Group Assignment Presentation
Final Exam Review
Discussion
Leadership Project Assessment

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 161 – 185.
29

Ancient Philosophy.

  1. Outline how visionary leadership (that is, charismatic and transformational leadership) helps leaders achieve effective leadership (CK3).
  2. Extend the ethical aspects of the decision-making process and analyze the principles of ethical leadership (CK4).

Lecture
Final Exam Review
Discussion
Leadership Project Assessment

Reading: Chapter 12: Ancient Philosophy 2. CamEd Leadership Philosophy Lecture Notes.
30

Role of Values and Ancient Philosophy in Asia.

  1. Apply the leadership skills of students in the organizational life (CC2).

Lecture
Final Exam Review
Discussion

Reading: Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, pp: 186-214.
Total Hours: 45

Time for midterm and final examinations is not included in the lecture hours above.

TEACHING METHODS

This course is primarily lecture and assignment-based; assigned readings will support learning outcomes and serve as a reference to the material covered in the class. Additional emphasis is laid on class discussions. The teaching methodology will aim to promote critical thinking of students as well as their active participation in and outside their classroom settings. The students will have to show their understanding of the basic facts. The students’ knowledge will be periodically reviewed by tests and quizzes. This course aims to introduce elements of a comparative and historical analysis, deductive reasoning, analysis of the cause-effect relation – the elements that are commonly utilized in leadership courses and other social science subjects. The course incorporates the principles of outcome-based education. In order to improve presentations skills of the students, as well as their teamwork, the course introduces group assignments. These serve as supportive sources of the study. There are two assignments:

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Grades will be determined based on a grading score, using the following assessments and score allocations:

Assessment Weight of each assessment Learning Outcome Assessed
CLO PLO
Attendance 5% CIP1 PIP3
Participation 5% CC1, CC2, CC4 PIP3
In-class tests 10% CK1, CK2, CK3, CK4, CC1,CC2 PC1
Assignments 30% CCIT1, CIP1 PC1; PCIT4
Midterm exam 25% CK1, CK2, CK3, CK4 PK1; PK2
Final exam 25% CK2, CK3, CK4, CC1 PK1, PK2
Total grading score 100%  

*(20% for group assignment and presentation + 10% for Leadership Philosophy project)

Assignment 1 – Leadership Style Analysis

Work Group: Group
Output format:  Power Point
Language: English
Assignment: This is an assignment, in which students are required to analyze leadership qualities and leadership styles of specific leaders. Students choose a well known leader they wish to analyze in line with the course.

  Assignment 2 – Charity

Work Group: Group
Output format: Charity Activity, Digital documentation, video presentation
Language: English
Assignment: Each group will identify a marginalized community in need and create an effective strategy how to address the specific needs of the community. Students may address these needs by conducting their own charity activity, or they may address the needs by supporting an already existing charity or organization. Examples of their activities include collecting and disposing rubbish in a designated area, painting a school, teaching poor children to read, delivering school/study supplies to poor schools, raising money to support zoo animal care, etc.

TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES

Textbooks

  1. Covey, Stephen, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Simon & Schuster, 2004.

References

  1. Manning, George – Curtis, Kent, The Art of Leadership, McGraw-Hill International Edition, 2009.
  2. Covey, Stephen,  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change,  Free Press, 2004.
  3. Gerber, James, International Economics, Pearson Education, 2005.
  4. Kotter, John, P, Leading Change, Harvard Business School Press, 1996.
  5. Kotter, John, P – Cohen, Dan, S, The Heart of Change: Real Life Stories of how people change their organizations, Harvard Business School Press, 2002.
  6. Cialdini, Robert, B, Harnessing the Science of Persuasion, Harvard Business Review, October 2001.
  7. Cummings, Thomas, G  – Worley, Christopher, G, Organization Development and Change, South-Western College, 2014.
  8. Goleman, Daniel, Working with Emotional Intelligence, Bantam, 2000.
  9. Studwell, Joe, How Asia Works:  Success and Failure in the World’s Most Dynamic Region, Profile Books, Main Edition, 2014.
  10. Kuan, Lee, Y, The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Prentice Hall, 1998.

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