ClassInfo

IS 500 Information Technology Leadership

John Fisher

Spring 2016-2017
Class number: 33941
Section number: 901
Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01516 Loop Campus
Course homepage: https://d2l.depaul.edu

Summary

Managing people ethically and effectively by applying a broad range of creative approaches to individual and team leadership within an Information Technology context. Leadership methods studied include trait-based, skills-based, situational, contingency theory, path-goal theory, leader-member exchange theory, transformational, psychodynamic, and authentic leadership, as well as team leadership and the international, cultural, and ethical dimensions of leadership. Students assess their leadership styles and design individualized development plans to strengthen existing skills and expand IT leadership capabilities by incorporating additional leadership dimensions.



Texts

Leadership: Theory and Practice, Seventh Edition (2016)
Peter G. Northouse (Editor)
Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Because you will be taking the leadership self-assessment exercises in the book, you probably will want to own a hard copy.
Note: this edition includes new material.


Grading

20% Class Participation
25% Personal Leadership Development Plan
30% Leadership Comparison
25% Book Analysis and Review



Prerequisites

IS 430, PM 430, or SE 477


Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:
1. Correctly distinguish between the various categories of leadership under each of the following approaches: trait approach, style approach, situational approach, contingency approach, and the psychodynamic approach;
2. Recognize and appropriately apply the path-goal theory, as well as the theories of leader-member exchange, transformational leadership, and authentic leadership;
3. Evaluate project and IT management situations to determine which of the various categories of leadership approaches is most appropriate, and construct a plan to apply those leadership techniques;
4. Evaluate project and IT management situations where ethics need to be considered, and to apply appropriate ethical principles; and
5. Assess project and IT management leadership situations when cultural issues need to be considered, and adjust their leadership approach accordingly.
Each student will assess his or her individual pre-dispositions in terms of leadership style and create a development plan to strengthen existing skills and expand his or her IT leadership capabilities by incorporating additional dimensions.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296