Information Assignments

Unit:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Leadership Theory

Activity:

Overview

 



Now that you are a graduate learner, your reading assignments are designed to unveil the numerous and many facets of the literature in each unit topic. We know there is a lot to read. We want you to read as much as you can. However, you will be reading for the themes and patterns, not for memorization, as in former education and professional experience at the undergraduate and master's levels. Graduate education requires you to understand the literature content as themes, patterns, concepts, and knowing where to go for specifics should you want to build upon the literature for your theory and intellectual work.

1. Reading Assignment:

Northouse, P. G. (2001). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Chapter 1.

2. Read the following articles:

Bass, B.M., & Steidlmeier, P. (1999). Ethics, character, and authentic transformational leadership behavior. Leadership Quarterly, 10(2), 181-218.
Khurana, R. (2002). The curse of the superstar CEO. Harvard Business Review, 80 (9), 60-67.

 

Information Assignments

Unit:

Unit 2 - Leadership from the Trait and Style Perspective

Activity:

Overview

 



1. Northouse, P. G. (2001). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Chapters 2 & 3.

2. Read the following articles:
Forney, N. (1999). Rommel in the boardroom. Business Horizons, 42(4), 37-43.

Mumford, M., Zaccaro, S., Harding, F., Jacobs, T., & Fleishman, E. (2000). Leadership skills for a changing world: Solving complex social problems. Leadership Quarterly, 11(1), 11-36.

Lord, R. (2000). Thinking outside the box by looking inside the box: Extending the cognitive revolution in leadership. Leadership Quarterly, 11(4), 551-580. Northouse, P. G. (2001). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.



Required Articles

The following readings are all available through a database search at the Capella University Library. Please access the library through the link in the General Information section of the course.

Andersen, J. (2000). The weight of history: An exploration of resistance to change in vicars/managers. Creativity & Innovation Management, 9(3), 147-156.

Aronson, E. (2001). Integrating leadership styles and ethical perspectives. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 18(4), 244-257.

Bass, B.M., & Steidlmeier, P. (1999). Ethics, character, and authentic transformational leadership behavior. Leadership Quarterly, 10(2), 181-218.

Clemmer, J. (1999). Growing the distance: Timeless principles for personal, career, and family success. Canadian Manager, 24(2) 10-13.

Davis, G., & Useem, M. (2001). Governance leadership and convergence. Corporate Board, 22 (127), 17-22.

Dearborn, K. (2002). Studies in emotional intelligence redefining our approach to leadership development. Public Personnel Management, 31(4), 523-531.

Dess, G., & Picken, J. (2000). Changing roles: Leadership for the 21st century. Organizational Dynamics, 28 (3), 18-34.

Dickson, R. (1995). Culturing personal leadership. CMA Magazine, 69 (1), 10-15.

Dvir, T., Edin, D., Avolio, B., & Shamir, B. (2002) Impact of transformational leadership on follower development and performance: A field experiment. Academy of Management Journal, 45 (4), 735-745.

Forney, N. (1999). Rommel in the boardroom. Business Horizons, 42 (4), 37-43.

Fulmer, R., & Wagner, S. (1999). Leadership: Lessons from the best. Training & Development, 53(3), 28-33.

Griffin, N. (2003). Personalize your management development. Harvard Business Review, 81(3), 113-120.

Heifitz, R., & Laurie, D. (2001). The work of leadership. Harvard Business Review, 79(11), 131-141.

Hogg, M. (2001). A social identity theory of leadership. Personality & Social Psychology Review, 5 (3), 184-201.

Humphreys, J. (2001). Transformational and transactional leader behavior. Journal of Management Research, 1 (3), 149-160.

Khurana, R. (2002). The curse of the superstar CEO. Harvard Business Review, 80(9), 60-67.

Michaelson, C. (2001). Is business ethics philosophy or sophism? Business Ethics: A European Review, 10(4), 331-340.

Mumford, M., Zaccaro, S., Harding, F., Jacobs, T., & Fleishman, E. (2000). Leadership skills for a changing world: Solving complex social problems. Leadership Quarterly, 11(1), 11-36.

Lapp, J. (1999). New models of leadership. Executive Excellence, 16(6), 20-21.

Loehr, J. (2001). The making of a corporate athlete. Harvard Business Review, 79(1), 120-129.

Lord, R. (2000). Thinking outside the box by looking inside the box: Extending the cognitive revolution in leadership. Leadership Quarterly, 11(4), 551-580.

Phillips, A., & Bedeian, A. (1994). Leader-follower exchange quality: The role of personal and interpersonal attributes. Academy of Management Journal, 37(4), 990-1001.

Senge, P. (1997). Communities of leaders and learners. Harvard Business Review, 75(5), 30-32.

Shelton, K. (2000). Soul of leadership. Executive Excellence, 17(5), 2-3.

Spritzer, R. (2000). The ethical leader. Executive Excellence, 17(5), 4-5.

Stage, B., & Dean, M. (2000). Leadership in the 21st century- Uncharted waters or same drip. PA Times, 23(7), 4.

Wieand, P. (2002). Drucker's challenge: Communication and the emotional glass ceiling. Ivey Business Review, 66(5), 33-38.

Winston, M. (1997). Leadership of renewal: Leadership for the 21st century. Business Forum, 22(1), 4-8.

Wong, N. (2000) Let spirit guide leadership. Workforce, 79(2), 33-36.

Supplemental References:

Bainbridge, C. (1996). Designing for change: A practical guide for business transformation. New York: John Wiley.

Conger, J.A., Spreitzer, G.M., & Lawler, III, E.E. (eds.) (1999). The leader's change handbook: An essential guide to setting direction and taking action. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Covey, S. R. (1998). Daily reflections for highly effective people. New York, Fireside Books published by Simon & Schuster.

Dyer, W. W. (1993). Everyday wisdom. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House.

Nadler, D. A. (1998). Champions of change: How CEOs and their companies are mastering the skills of radical change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Neeld, E.H. (1990). Seven choices: Taking the steps to a new life after losing someone you love. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.

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