MGT 805 - Leadership Studies

3 Credit(s) Leadership is presented from both a theoretical and practical point of view. Since there is no comprehensive theory of leadership, the major theories will be studied: Trait theory, behavioral theory, contingency theory and transformational leadership. Several topics are intertwined with leadership but will be studied as independent topics: power, motivation, and management style. Leadership has many practical aspects. Some of those which will be covered: stress, dealing with corporate culture, and gender and race issues.