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9811 Theory of Organization II
Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote
2014
CONTEXT: Courses in classic, modern, and emergent organizational theories. Analyses of systematic relationships through use of selected theories in understanding and predicting the behavior or groups and participants in various social organizations. Major leadership theories, practices, and philosophies, and their contributions to leadership practice and outcomes are examined and evaluated. Basically: “How Things Work” in contemporary organizations and in real time.
Organization and Expectations
Course content, organization, and emphasis on specific topics will reflect upon the major intent of the course. Class sessions will include lecture, group and collaborative work, and individual student work, in the classroom and elsewhere. Students will make individual presentations, as assigned, to the cohort group during designated sessions, and will be afforded the benefit of group comment, discussion, and suggestions, in addition to oral and written comments from the instructor. Student performance will be assessed on the basis of command of the content, scope and sequence of the presentation, application of appropriate technology, and articulation.
Assessment Rubrics and Grading
Student presentations and products will be based on a rubric scale (Excellent: 24-25; Mastery Competent: 22-23; Proficient Competent: 20-21; Needs Improvement: 19 or less, which will require subsequent submissions or presentations.
GOALS: Students Will:
- Develop an understanding of and perceptions of the emergence of various management and leadership theories and practices
- Study and analyze the impact on current leadership and management practices of seminal stages of theory development
- Apply appropriate theoretical and practical concepts to the workplace
- Integrate traditional theory and research with the practical functions of leadership and management (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling), but with special emphasis on the assimilation and understanding of the theory: Profound Knowledge
- Prepare discussion documents or relevant research in the field of their general research interest and posted in a podcast style
- Commence the compiling of data and material for later cumulative assessment and the e-Portfolio
Required Text
The Allyn & Bacon Educational Leadership Series
Recommended Texts:
Discussion Groups: http://www.linkedin.com
Dowling Leadership Podcast Center http://www.dowling.edu/library/leadership/leadership.asp
Dr. Morote's page http://www.internationalprofessor.com (click on podcasts)
Topics Outline
Organization Theory II
Administrative Processes:
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Organizational Change
- Understanding of Theoretical Models and Approaches
Class Evaluation:
Participation in Class - cases - simulations - etc (25%)
Podcast Leadership (50%) - 25% interview podcast ot video cast 25% PowerPoint analysis and poscast page
Chapter Presentation (25%)
Student will create a 15 minutes podcast or video cast discussion for each leader. They will interview two leaders from a list of leaders volunteers provided by the professor (click here for the list):
This will be based on the class notes, life experiences and other materials /research articles read by your group and you. Podcast should have links to support some of the statements made in the discussion. The podcast will be available for the public on doctor morote page.
Score
Exemplary Score Range (92+): Describes and compares a variety of assessment approaches and evaluation models. Explains how and by whom they were developed; understands the theoretical foundations of professional practice, and demonstrates knowledge of application to professional practice. Reads and interprets the literature of professional theory and practice; reflects on his/her professional practice and its effects.
Proficient Score Range (85-91): Knows and can discuss various approaches and models of evaluation. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to evaluate his/her performance and the performance of others. Maintains a sage and effective work environment.
Marginal Score Range (75-84): Can discuss theoretical models and approaches in superficial terms. Has basic knowledge and displays the beliefs, values, and behaviors that guide professional practice.
Unacceptable Score Range (Below 75): Has little understanding of theoretical models and approaches.
Materials to use to support Discussion:
Simulations in Educational Leadership k-12 cases
http://coe.fgcu.edu/faculty/valesky/edleadsims/simulations.html
Higher education Case: Organization Theory: Evaluating Department Effectiveness
by Benjamin Weiss
Chapter Presentations - Chapter presentations should not be more than an hour. 20-30 min Presentation - be specific, and 20-30 min Class Activity. please include a discussion on how you relate this chapter with Art of War or The Princessa. You should have some interactive activity / test u other way to enhance learning. That activity should be included in the hour assigned.
Pocasts - The same teams organized for the chapters will interview two or three leaders (from the list), leaders can not be interviewed twice. So as soon you see the list please let me know which leaders have you choose, selection will be first come first serve basis.
You will prepare your interview questions in advance based on your chapter presentation and in two major questions to the leaders:
- how they have connected their dissertation with their real life and professional life - yes, you have to be familiar with their dissertation
- What advice they can give novice leaders in _____ your chapter topic.-- for example if your chapter was decision making, then this part should be focus in that area....
professional podcast or video casts to be presented in the last day of classes. Teams will be responsible to make appointments with the leaders, tape the info, and edit it. Teams also will provide insigns in the discussion and relate the discussion with class materials and two books read it: The Princessa and The Art of War, and prepare a PowerPoint to analyze the podcast in the light of those authors as well as the book "10 mistakes that smart people make", video paradigms and any other material discussed in class.
What I should do to be prepare for this class?
1. Read entirely the Art of War and the Princessa
2. Prepare your chapter presentation.
3. Connect with your leaders and set up a day/hour appointment to make the interview. Although the interview is 15 min, you will need to set up a 30-45 minutes with the person to assure the quality of the interview, and edit it later.
Chapter Presentations
Chapter presentations should not
be more than an hour.
20-30 Explaining your understanding of the Chapter – Do not
do book repetition, but explain your understanding, and how you can applied that
knowledge to your job, give examples
20 min include a
discussion on how you relate this chapter with Art of War or La Princessa. What
you will Sun Zu and La Princessa will advise you in this topic, how you will use
this information in your case.
20 min You should have some interactive activity / test u
other way to enhance learning. That activity should be included in the hour
assigned.
PODCASTS
The same teams
assigned for for the chapters will interview a leader (must have a doctorate) of
their selection
Interviews should be
short 10-15 minutes long
You will prepare your interview questions in advance based
on your chapter presentation and in two major questions to the leaders:
- What advice they can give novice leaders in _____ your
chapter topic.-- for example if your chapter was decision making, then this part
should be focus in that area....
Professional podcast or video casts to be presented . Teams
will be responsible to make appointments with the leaders, tape the info, and
edit it. Teams also will provide analysis and relate the discussion with
class materials and two books read it: The Princessa and The Art of War, and
prepare a PowerPoint to analyze the podcast in the light of those authors as
well as the book "10 mistakes that smart people make", video paradigms and any
other material discussed in class.
Interviews should be submitted to the professor by
March 15, 2014.
What should I
do to be prepare for this class?
1. Read entirely the Art of War
https://sites.google.com/site/dowlingemorote/art-of-war
and the Princessa
2. Prepare your one-hour presentation.
3. Connect with your leaders and set up a day/hour
appointment to make the interview. Although the interview is 15 min, you will
need to set up a 30-45 minutes with the person to assure the quality of the
interview, and edit it later.
4. Post 50 words in LinkedIn discussion group answering the
following question:
What Educational Leaders can learn from
the books
The Art of War ( Sun Tzu)
and The Princessa, Machiebelli for
Women (Harriet Rubin)
First weekend
Friday ----------------------------------------------------- Class Discussion -
Who are you? Cognitive Theory
Saturday
------------------------------------------------- Class Discussion - Morning -
Paradigms
Afternoon – Simulations
Chapter 3. Change theory and Leadership in Educational Organizations
By Martinucci, Ken --Jorge Enrique Franco Lopez
Sunday---------------------------------------------------
Chapter 5. Leadership, Communication and Vision
Koukounas, Susan --Stein, Daniel;
Class Discussion- Case Study Higher Ed. Introduction to
Podcasts and Conceptual frameworks.
Learning to prepare a podcast!! or video cast!!!
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Second Weekend
Friday
Chapter 6.
Leadership and Motivation
Ramirez-Perez, Hector-- Smith, AnnMarie, Jubert, Steven
Saturday
Chapter 8. Leadership, Conflict, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ettienne-Hayes, Cheryl-Ann; - Hicks,
Althea;
Sunday—We usually present podcasts and discuss them. I
will use that day to explain 9804 course assignment sand the requirements, so
you can begin working on those. If someone have their podcast ready for that
day, will be nice, so we can discuss at least one.
Ideas for your discussion
1.
In what year your doctorate was granted?
2.
I see you wrote a dissertation on…..how
you have applied your dissertation findings in your professional life or life in
general.
n
You will need to read at least the dissertation
abstract and conclusions to make questions about it, and how this was used.
3.
What
are your responsibilities at your current position?
4.
How do you evaluate success?
5.
What makes a leader successful? Do you think
people can learn to be a leader?
6.
What are the major challenges that leaders
have?
In the book La Princessa, Machiavelli
for women, the author recommend this….
What do you think about it?
In the book Sun Tzu, the art of war, the author recommend
this…
What do you think about it…
7.
Last question, as a current leader, what
can you advise to the future generations?