Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU

Vidya Soudha, M.S.R. Nagar,

M.S.R.I.T. Post, Bangalore-54

LEADERSHIP AND APPLICATION

(Open Elective)
Course Code: HSOE 01 Credits 3:0:0
Course Coordinator: Dr.Udayakumar.HM Contact Hours: 45 Hrs
Semester: BE- VI/VII (All Branches)
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COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I
Introduction to Leadership (12 hours)
Defining Leadership, Leadership Myths, the Action-Observation-Reflection Model (AOR)
Leadership Models: Situational Leadership Model, Contingency Model, Path-Goal Theory,
Emotional Approach, Charismatic and Transformational Leadership, Servant leadership,
Leadership for Tomorrow.
 Pedagogy / Course delivery tools:  Task based Teaching learning, Classroom
sharing, Power point presentation, Electric
 Links: Introduction & leadership Approach
theories  https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content//storage2/110/
107/110107159/MP4/mod01lec01.mp4
 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content//storage2/110/
107/110107159/MP4/mod02lec07.mp4
 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content//storage2/110/
107/110107159/MP4/mod02lec08.mp4

UNIT II
Leadership Attributes (9 hours)
Personality Traits and Leadership, Personality Types and Leadership, Intelligence and
Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.
Leadership lessons from Bhagavad Gita, the art of influence in leadership, Leadership and
“Doing the Right Things”, Character-Based Approach to Leadership, Role of Ethics and
Values in Organisational Leadership.

 Pedagogy / Course delivery tools:  Task based Teaching learning, Classroom

 Links: Leadership attributes sharing, Power point presentation, Electric
Approach
 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content//storage2/110/
107/110107159/MP4/mod03lec13.mp4

UNIT III
Leadership Behaviour (8 hours)
Assessing Leadership Behaviors- Multi-rater Feedback Instruments, Dark side of Leadership
- Destructive Leadership, Managerial incompetence, Conflict Management.

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Negotiation and Leadership: Leadership under a crisis situation, the Situation and the
Environment, Culture and Leadership, Global Leadership, Motivation and Leadership,
Characteristics of Leader, Follower, and Situation.

 Pedagogy / Course delivery tools:  Task based Teaching learning, Classroom

 Links: Leadership behaviour sharing, Power point presentation, Electric
Approach
 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/content//storage2/110/
107/110107159/MP4/mod05lec23.mp4

UNIT IV
Application of Leadership skills (8 hours)
Application of leadership in different contexts, leadership at micro level and macro level,
various styles of leadership, assessing leadership and measuring its effectiveness, Power &
Influence, Importance of Leadership and its value to the organization, Dynamics between
Leadership and Management.

 Pedagogy / Course delivery tools:  Task based Teaching learning, Classroom

sharing, Power point presentation, Electric
 Links: Application of Leadership Approach
skills 

UNIT V
Level of Knowledge: Application (8 hours)
Developing leadership skills-developing skills in problem solving, Leadership and change,
Changes in Organizational Structures, Leadership at All Levels. Case Studies, Types of
Leaders and Styles of Leadership, The Leader’s Character, Professional leadership
competencies, Leadership & Team building.

 Pedagogy / Course delivery tools:  Task based Teaching learning, Classroom

sharing, Power point presentation, Electric
 Links: Developing Leadership skills
Approach
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Course Outcomes: By the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. Explain a framework & leadership models practices in organizations. (PO9, PO10,
PO12)
2. Evaluate the interpersonal process & leadership attributes. (PO9, PO10, PO12)
3. Explain how essential the leadership behaviours are during a crisis. (PO9, PO10,
PO12)
4. Describe the importance of Leadership and its value to the organization. (PO9, PO10,
PO12)
5. Apply the appropriate style of leadership and professional leadership competencies.
(PO9, PO10, PO12)

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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. “Leadership: Enhancing the lessons of experience by Hughes”, R.L., Ginnett, R.C.,
&Curphy, G.J., McGraw Hill Education, Chennai, India, (2019), 9th Edition, (2019),
9th Edition.
2. “Leadership: Theory and practice”, Northouse, P. G Sage publications (2018).
3. “Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita” (Books for a Happy Work Life) by
Ace Simpson, SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, 2019.
4. “Successful Global Leadership: Frameworks for Cross-cultural managers &
organisation” by Ramon Henson, Published by Palgrave Macmillian.
5. “Leadership & Decision-Making” by Victor H, Vroom &PhillipW. Yetton, Published
by University of Pittsburgh Press, 1973.

Online Sources:
1. https://www.managementstudyguide.com/team-management.htm
2. https://corehr.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/team-management-meaning:and-concept/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team

Activity: Leadership in Action: Visit to ‘Breakthrough’ training centre for leadership

development.

Course Assessment and Evaluation:

Continuous Internal Evaluation : 50 Marks
Assessment tool Marks Course outcomes attained
Internal Test-I 30 CO1, CO2, CO3
Internal Test-II 30 CO4, CO5
Average of the two internal test shall be taken for 30 marks
Other components Marks Outcomes addressed
Assignment-I 10 CO1, CO2, CO3
Assignment-II 10 CO3, CO4, CO5
Semester End Examination 100 CO1,CO2,CO3, CO4, CO5