MBA 505
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Leadership
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Develop leadership ability by identifying and building upon existing strengths. Students focus on maintaining positive professional relationships while motivating high performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Topics include organizational culture and change, leader communication, and character.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2.5
Fixed
0.5
Title
Identify Signature Strengths
Learning Outcome
Identify signature strengths and competencies, and make them the focus of professional development efforts.
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Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing.
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Fostering Innovation
Learning Outcome
Foster innovation by generating new ideas and borrowing from other communities of practice.
Title
Analyzing and Changing Organizational Culture
Learning Outcome
Analyze and assess the culture of an organization for the purpose of leading or influencing cultural change.
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Developing Professional Relationships
Learning Outcome
Develop positive professional relationships that help to motivate others and increase their discretionary effort.
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Organizational Messages
Learning Outcome
Introduce and manage organizational messages so that they positively influence people’s perceptions and behavior.
