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Alternative Course Materials

ebooks

Kessler, E. H. (2013). Encyclopedia of Management Theory. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Provides overview, application, and response to management and leadership theories.

Moua, Mai. Leading with Cultural Intelligence. Leadership Paradigms.

Content may be useful for sections IV Challenges to organizational well-being and/or V Leadership for the Future of the syllabus.

Sanford, K., & Moore, S. L. (2015). Dyad Clinical Leadership. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.

"A New Model for Leadership: The Dyad" - Describes this model of leadership in the context of healthcare. This ebook could be generally useful for explaining this theory, though it is written through a specific lens.

Case studies

Transformational Leadership - Steve Jobs

Learning outcomes: gain a better understanding of transformational leadership; better understand charismatic leadership; learn the four factors of transformational leadership as identified by Bass and Avolio; gain a better understand of Kouzes and and Posner's five practices of exemplary leaders and how they link to transformational leadership 

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Neoglory: A Business of a Family, a Family for All

Learning outcomes: Demonstrate that a workplace supporting employees can be created and that it can benefit private businesses including family businesses; Understand the synergy between family and business in the context of Chinese culture that pays great attention to family; Assess the role of leadership in shaping corporate culture and practices; Evaluate the rationale of training and development for a private company in China.

The Turnips: A Study in Leadership

Abstract: The behavior of Grover Flanks, manager the Topeka Turnips (a fictional Minor league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals), has become a worry for the owners of the team. Flanks, a local hero, has gone from hometown attraction to on-field distraction for the Turnips. For Flanks, profane, on-field tirades are commonplace, and rule-breaking is the norm. The manager's bad behavior is threatening the owners' ability to secure financing for a lucrative new stadium. However, Flanks is extremely popular with fans and is the sole reason many fans come to see the mediocre club, so firing the manager is not an option. The owners are understandably worried. Gene Meebles is the young general manager of the Turnips who has been tasked by the owners to put an end to the Flanks problem and save the stadium deal. Meebles must find a way to relate to the fiery manager and curb his behavior. This case study examines how Meebles can do so using transactional and/or transformational leadership.

Real-Time Leadership at Fabrinet (B): Navigating Through the 2011 Thailand Flood Crisis

This case (A & B) provides an understanding of the "real-time" leadership concept. The case examines Fabrinet's preparation in advance the Fall 2011 Thailand floods and the steps it then took to restart manufacturing within three weeks after one of its two Thailand-based plants was deemed inoperable and which had accounted for 40 percent of the company's total production capability. The case also provides an understanding of how Fabrinet's "leadership DNA" also contributed to the company's ability to navigate through the crisis. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the "real-time" leadership abilities of Fabrinet's management team in their handling of this situation. The case ends with several questions, including those asking students to evaluate "real-time" leadership within their own organization, to identify which of the leadership lessons are most relevant to them, and to contract "real-time" leadership with traditional leadership.

Corporate Values at Goldman Sachs

In 2007, Goldman Sachs was named the best company to work for in the UK by the Sunday Times. However, the same standard was not upheld by the company's US counterpart. This case study examines whether problems with company's internal culture was a direct result of the bank's leadership and top-level management.

Effective Leadership: Which Boss Would You Rather Work For?

This case presents different approaches by comparing the experiences of two employees as they interact with management. The contrasting experiences highlight the effects that leader's actions have on employee performance and company loyalty.

 

Articles

Buble, M., Juras, A., & Matić, I. (2014). The relationship between managers’ leadership styles and motivationManagement: Journal Of Contemporary Management Issues19(1), 161-193.

Buell, J. M. (2017). The Dyad Leadership Model: Four Case Studies. Healthcare Executive32(5), 32-40.

Coetzer, M. F., Bussin, M., & Geldenhuys, M. (2017). The Functions of a Servant LeaderAdministrative Sciences (2076-3387)7(1), 1-32. doi:10.3390/admsci7010005

Fowler, S. (2014). What Maslow's Hierarchy Won't Tell You About MotivationHarvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2-4.

Jones, C. L., Mackey, A., & Whetten, D. (2014). Taking responsibility for corporate social responsibility: The role of leaders in creating, implementing, sustaining, or avoiding socially responsible firm behaviorsAcademy Of Management Perspectives28(2), 164-178. doi:10.5465/amp.2012.0047

Lord, R. G., Day, D. V., Zaccaro, S. J., Avolio, B. J., & Eagly, A. H. (2017). Leadership in applied psychology: Three waves of theory and researchThe Journal Of Applied Psychology102(3), 434-451. doi:10.1037/apl0000089

Paustian-Underdahl, S. C., Walker, L. S., & Woehr, D. J. (2014). Gender and perceptions of leadership effectiveness: a meta-analysis of contextual moderatorsThe Journal Of Applied Psychology99(6), 1129-1145. doi:10.1037/a0036751

Spears, L. C. (2010). Character and servant leadership: Ten characteristics of effective, caring leadersThe Journal of Virtues & Leadership, 1(1), 25-30. 

 

Leadership Assessment Quizzes

USC Price: Leadership Style Quiz

StrengthsQuest

Has an associated cost - $12