Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(Delayed posting for Feb-April)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PMN 6043 - LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATION
Course Instructor : Dr. Amer Hj. Darus
Email : amer@uum.edu.my

1.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of leadership in organizations. The course focuses on managerial leadership in which several aspects of this leadership will be addressed accordingly. Theories and research findings on leadership in organizations will be selected and made as bases of discussions throughout the course. After completing this course, students will be able:
i. To evaluate the nature and dynamics of managing and leading an organization;
ii. To examine the behaviors patterns of individual and group in organizational settings;
iii. To develop the human resource and leadership skills for organizational efficiency and
effectiveness;
iv. To discuss the appropriateness of leadership lessons and challenges from different
perspectives and context.

2.0 EVALUATION
Students will be assessed based on the following components:
i. Research perspectives on leadership issues (Individual assignment) : 30%
ii. Project paper (group work): 20%
iii. Group Presentation: 10%
iv. Final Exam: 40%
TOTAL: 100%

3.0 TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, group discussion and presentation.

4.0 COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to current in-class hand out.

5.0 REFERENCES
Daft, R.L. (2008). The Leadership Experience (4th Ed). USA: Thomson-South Western.

Note: Students are also required to read related articles from refereed journals.
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