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2014 Summer Session Catalogue 
    
2014 Summer Session Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PS 344-01 - Leadership in Organizations


Instructor: COL Thomas N. Meriwether
Location: Carroll Hall 303
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3

A core curriculum course required of all cadets commencing with the Class of 2010. The focus is on the interaction between leaders, followers, and the situational context of the leadership process. Students study the leader’s direct influence on individual motivation and group processes through the application of leadership theories, skills, and attributes. They also learn how to influence subordinates indirectly through organizational systems, procedures, culture, and ethical climate. The design of the course includes self-assessment, self-disclosure, small group exercises in controlled situations, and analysis of case studies. Note: Credits will not be awarded for both PS 344 and PS 303. Enrollment will be limited to 15 students. Class of 2018 not permitted.