1. Welcome to MBA 601!! Course Overview And Course Introductions

2. Lecture 1 Who Is A Leader? What is Leadership? 1-1

3. Learning Objectives 5 key elements of leadership 10 managerial roles Levels of leadership analysis interrelationship Behavioral leadership theories Trait & behavioral leadership theories and contingency theories 1-2

4. Leadership is the influencing process of leaders and followers to achieve organizational objectives through change. 1-3

5. Key Elements of Leadership Leadership Influence Organizational Objectives PeopleChange Leaders- Followers 1-4

6. Managerial Roles InterpersonalInterpersonal InformationalInformational DecisionalDecisional 1. Figurehead 2.Leader 3. Liaison 4. Monitor 5. Disseminator 6. Spokesperson 7. Entrepreneur 8. Disturbance handler 9. Resource-allocator 10. Negotiator 1-5

7. 3 Levels of Leadership Analysis Individual Group Organizational 1-6

8. Behavioral Integrative Trait Contingency The 4 Leadership Theory Classifications Include: 1-7

9. Leadership Trait Theory attempts to explain distinctive characteristics accounting for leadership effectiveness to identify a set of traits that all successful leaders possess. 1-8

10. Behavioral Leadership Theories attempt to explain distinctive styles used by effective leaders or the nature of their work. 1-9

11. Contingency Leadership Theories attempt to explain the appropriate leadership style based on the leader, followers, and situation. 1-10

12. Integrative Leadership Theories attempt to combine the train, behavioral, and contingency theories to explain successful influencing leader follower relationships. 1-11

13. Paradigm Has Shifted From Management to Leadership! 1-12

14. Distinguish between managing and leading…

15. Self Analysis questions… What do you see as your strengths and weaknesses as a leader? What does the term empowerment mean to you? What is the most important characteristic of a successful leader?