Seminar in Leadership and Ethics =

1 CREDIT HOUR

Semester I, 2007-2008

Dr. Michael Wiese

OFFICE: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Harda= cre Hall – Room 126

PHONE: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 641-4= 365 &= nbsp;

EMAIL: &= nbsp; mdwiese@anderson.edu

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

OFFICE HOURS: &= nbsp; MWF-9 to 11 with Friday at the Flagship,<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> TR- 1:30 to 3:00

Text:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> David, Wil = (2005). Creating a Culture of Excellence: Changing the Worl= d of Work One Person at a Time, ISBN 1-4208-6040-2.

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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

Grading We= ights: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Grading Scale (Percent):

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 complete 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 Creating a Culture of Excellence. (The paper should be typewrit= ten, double-spaced with 12 pt. font).
Each stud= ent will be part of an Ethics Committee of 4-5 members. The Committee will participat= e in group assignments, an will lead a class devotion or present an article overview or exercise related to class topic.

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 (Creating a Culture of Excellence (CCE Book):

9/12 = Introductions & Course Overview

9/19 = CCE – Preface, Prologue & Introduction

9/26 = CCE - Chapter 1

10/3 = CCE - Chapters 2, 3 & 4 &n= bsp; = ;

10/10 = &= nbsp; CCE - Chapters 5 & 6

10/17 = &= nbsp; Metamorphosis Overview pp. 1-22 – Joint Session

10/24 = &= nbsp; CCE - Chapter 7 & Metamorphosis – Section Two – Ideal Self

10/31<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; CCE – Chapters 8 & 9 (Due date for first section of Self-Awareness Paper – Ideal Self)

11/7 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; No Class: Work on – Chapters 10, 11 & 12 &a= mp; Metamorphosis – Section Three - Real Self

11/14<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; CCE – Chapters 10, 11 & 12 & Metamorphosis – Sec= tion Three - Real Self

Chapter 13 & Epilogue = & (Due date for Book Critique – CCE)

11/19<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Guest Speaker – Wil Davis, CEO – Ontario Systems & CCE Author – Joint Session (Monday) & (Due date for second Self-Awareness Paper – Ideal Self (rewrite), Real Self & attached Self-Awaren= ess Profile)

11/28 = &nb= sp; Metamorphosis – Section Four – Personal Growth Plan (Goal Setting)

12/3 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Models for Ethical Decision Making - Joint Session & (Due date for third Self-Awareness Paper – Rewrites & Personal Growth Plan - goals)

12/10 = &nb= sp; Models for Ethical Decision Making – Joint Session &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp;

12/1= 9 &= 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 Growth Plan pp. 89-90 Metamorphosis workbook.)