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HOSP 2506: Organizational Leadership
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students analyze traditional and modern leadership models and explore their own approach to leadership. They examine differences between leadership and management, identify and develop their leadership competencies and apply critical skills necessary to effectively work with individuals, teams throughout the organization. Students practice skills navigating workplace politics, building an effective network, being flexible, and applying positive influence within a leadership role. Students examine how to promote necessary change, and strategic organizational growth within a competitive, ever-changing industry that promotes social responsibility contributions on multiple levels.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate the various styles, theories, and philosophies of leadership
- Identify personal behaviors, tendencies and challenges that impact individual leadership style
- Diagnose and apply relevant ethical principles when making leadership decisions
- Apply critical thinking into organizational decision-making
- Evaluate strategies to break down silos, influence organizational culture, manage effective change and articulate a clear vision as a leader of cross-functional teams
- Recognize the relationship between authority, power, leadership, and group dynamics
- Examine the personal challenges of taking a leadership role
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instruction involves interactive lectures, presentations, group discussions, role plays, and peer feedback. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities. The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Weekly self-reflection journal |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Case studies |
|
Project |
20 |
Group Project: Debate |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
Leadership development plan |
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- 1. Organizational Structure Fundamentals 2. Designing organizations for Purpose 3. Interorganizational Relationships 4. Leadership Models - Traditional and Modern 5. Communication Styles 6. Organizational Culture, Control, Ethics 7. Innovation & Change 8. Conflict, Power, Politics 9. Decision Making Processes 10. Leading Change Management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.