OSL 510 Research and Evaluation in Leadership

4 Credits

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the state of leadership research and the methodological approaches to research and evaluation of leadership. The history of research on leadership is reviewed so that students are able to distinguish leadership from management, administration, and strategic planning. During their course of study, students reflect on the essential core values for effective leadership and develop an understanding of the roles, expectations, and responsibilities of contemporary organizational leaders. They also learn and begin to apply the skills required for leadership to their own professional lives. Extensive readings about successful leaders and effective organizations are included.