Seminar in Leadership and Ethics =

1 CREDIT HOUR

Semester I, 2006-2007

Dr. Rebecca Haskett <= o:p>

OFFICE: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Harda= cre Hall – Room 214/215

PHONE: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 641-4= 369 &= nbsp;

EMAIL: &= nbsp; bahaskett@anderson.edu

CLASS: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; M 12:00-12:50

OFFI= CE HOURS: &= nbsp; Posted on office door, or by appointment

Text:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> Bakke, Denn= is, W. (2005). Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Ap= proach to Fun on the Job, PVG. ISBN 0-9762686-0-4.

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&= nbsp; Haskett, Rebecca and Neidert, David (2005). <= /span>Metamorphosis: Developing Your Emotional Intellig= ence for Creating a Successful Life and Effective Relationships.

Description:

This senior capstone course is designed to encourage students to seriously consider their individual responsibilities to the organization and to society. = The Christian call to be “salt and light” is explored in an organizational context. The c= ourse also provides students the opportunity for personal reflection and assessme= nt, to develop increased self-awareness. = Prerequisite: Senior standing and Writing Intensive (WI)

Objecti= ves:

Upon co= mpletion of this course students will be able to:

§ Evaluate individual value systems in relationship to ethical decision-making.

§ Consider spiritual and religious beliefs as they relate to business ethics.

<= span style=3D'color:windowtext'>Demonstrate an understanding of the complex= ity of ethics in the market, contrasting corporate interests with individual ones.
Unders= tand what it means to have “business as a calling” and personal consideration of how this notion relates to the life of the new busine= ss professional.
Unders= tand their own personal values, talents, abilities, gifts, strengths & weaknesses

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Self-Awareness Assignment/Paper 50% = ; &n= bsp; A &n= bsp; =3D &= nbsp; 94-100

Book Critique &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 30% &= nbsp; &nbs= p; A- &= nbsp; =3D &= nbsp; 91-93

Ethics Committee Class Session 10% = B+ &= nbsp; =3D &= nbsp; 88-90

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Student Expectations:

come to class on time and be prepared for discussion. The ability to share position= s, ask questions, and make observations as part of the conversation in class = is imperative. Students must demonstrate that they are fully engaged in the discussion by being present, prepared and active.
Grades will be negatively impacted if the student does not regularly participate in the class conversation. Comments should demonstrate preparation and thoughtful consideration of the topics. The student should also show = that they are willing to ask questions, take positions and respectfully challenge the thoughts of others.
The student will complete a 4-5-page reflection paper (plus attached Self-Awareness Profile & Personal Growth Plan) based on t= heir work related to the Metamorphosis workbook. More details will be provided= in class. This is a writing intensive assignment. The instructor will share feedback on the writing and the student will com= plete at least one rewrite of each section, until the final paper is completed. (The paper sh= ould be typewritten, double-spaced with 12 pt. font).
The studen= t will complete a 2-3 page analysis and critique of the positions articulated= in the text Joy at Work. (The paper should be typewritten, double-spaced with 12 pt. fon= t).
Each stud= ent will be part of an Ethics Committee of 4-5 members. The Committee will participat= e in group assignments, and will lead a class session related to an assigned chapter of Joy at Work.

NOTICE: Students having special problems t= hat might affect their performance in class should notify the instructor during= the first week of school. Possible arrangements can be made to work closely with the Learning Center, a tutor, or special time provided by the instructor.

Tentative Class Schedul= e:

8/28 = Introductions & Course Overview

9/4 = &nb= sp; Labor Day – no class

9/11 = Metamorphosis Process (read pages 1-22 – Metamorphosis)

9/18 = Chapter 1: My Introduction to Work

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Chapter 2: A Miserable Workplace

9/25 = Chapter 3: From Misery to Joy & <= u>Metamorphosis – Ideal Self = &nb= sp;

10/2 = Chapter 4: “Honeycomb” &a= mp; The Ethics Challenge

10/9 = Guest Speaker – Wil Davis, CEO – Ontario Systems

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; (Due date for first section of Self-Awareness Paper – Ideal Self)

10/16 = &nb= sp; Metamorphosis – Real Self & Ethics Committee Meetings in-class

10/23 = &nb= sp; Chapter 5: Scorekeeping, Accountabili= ty & Rewards

10/30 = &nb= sp; Chapter 6: Leading to Workplace Joy

11/6 = Chapter 7: Purpose Matters

11/13 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Chapter 8: Potholes in the Road

11/20 = &nb= sp; Chapter 9: Another Crisis

11/27<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Models for Ethical Decision Making & Metamorphosis – Real Self &a= mp; Personal Growth Plan (Due dat= e for Book Critique – Joy at Work)

12/4 = Models for Ethical Decision Making

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; (Due date for Self-Awareness Paper)

12/1= 2 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Final Session: Tuesday 9:30-11:10 a= .m.

Share Hig= hlights of Self-Awareness Process

(Due date for final submis= sion of Self-Awareness Paper with attached Self-Awareness Profile & Personal Gr= owth Plan pp. 89-90 Metamorphosis workbook.)