OPS404 Leadership and Supervision in Operations Management Credit Hours: 3

Contact Hours: This is a 3-credit course, offered in accelerated format. This means that 16 weeks of material is covered in 8 weeks. The exact number of hours per week that you can expect to spend on each course will vary based upon the weekly coursework, as well as your study style and preferences. You should plan to spend 14-20 hours per week in each course reading material, interacting on the discussion boards, writing papers, completing projects, and doing research.

Course Description and Outcomes

Course Description: This course focuses on the leadership and supervisory roles and responsibilities of a manager in the context of

operations management. Topics include leadership, human capital, labor relationships, work environment,

diversification, and workplace culture within the context of students own workplace as well as across different

organizations and industries in the global environment.

Course Overview: Students will development and improve their leadership and supervisory skills while obtaining a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of a manager in the context of operations management. The course includes the following topics: leadership, human capital, labor relationships, work environment, diversification, and workplace culture. During this course, the students will conduct scholarly research on different organizations and industries while comparing their results against their own workplace during the review and analysis of each topic in the context of operations management. Course Learning Outcomes: 1. List and describe the leadership and supervisory roles in operations management. 2. Formulate a human capital program specifically for operations management 3. Explain optimal strategies for managing the unique work shift requirements for operations management. 4. Describe the benefits of a diversified workplace. 5. Discuss methods to improve the operations management work environment. 6. Discuss communication and conflict resolution skills. 7. Describe knowledge management and succession planning. Participation & Attendance

Prompt and consistent attendance in your online courses is essential for your success at CSU-Global Campus. Failure to verify your attendance within the first 7 days of this course may result in your withdrawal. If for some reason you would like to drop a course, please contact your advisor.

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Online classes have deadlines, assignments, and participation requirements just like on-campus classes. Budget your time carefully and keep an open line of communication with your instructor. If you are having technical problems, problems with your assignments, or other problems that are impeding your progress, let your instructor know as soon as possible.

Course Materials

Textbook Information is located in the CSU-Global Booklist on the Student Portal.

Course Schedule

Due Dates The Academic Week at CSU-Global begins on Monday and ends the following Sunday.

Discussion Boards: The original post must be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT and Peer Responses posted by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT. Late posts may not be awarded points.

Opening Exercises: Take the opening exercise before reading each week’s content to see which areas you will need to focus on. You may take these exercises as many times as you need. The opening exercises will not affect your final grade.

Mastery Exercises: Students may access and retake mastery exercises through the last day of class until they achieve the scores they desire.

Critical Thinking: Assignments are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.

Live Classroom: Although participation is not required a Live Classroom session is held during Week 4.

Week # Readings Assignments

1

Chapter 1 in Leadership: Research findings, practices, and skills

Ganta, V. C., & Manukonda, J. K. (2014). Leadership during change and uncertainty in organizations. International Journal of Organizational Behaviour & Management Perspectives, 3(3), 1183-1190. d from:

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

2

Chapter 9 in Leadership: Research findings, practices, and skills

Tjosvold, D., Chen, N. Y., Huang, X., & Xu, D. (2014). Developing cooperative teams to support individual performance and well-being in a call center in china. Group Decision and Negotiation, 23(2), 325-348. doi: 10.1007/s10726-012-9314-6

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (75 points)

3

Chapter 10 in Leadership: Research Findings,

Practices, and Skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (70 points)

Portfolio Project Milestone (25 points) SAMPLE

4

Chapters 12 & 14 inLeadership: Research Findings,

Practices, and Skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (75points)

Portfolio Project Milestone (25 points)

Live Classroom (0 points)

5

Chapter 15 in Leadership: Research Findings, Practices, and Skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (75 points)

6

Chapter 8 in Leadership: Research Findings, Practices,

and Skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (75 points)

7

Chapter 12 in Leadership: Research Findings, Practices, and Skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

8

Chapter 13 in Leadership: Research findings, practices, and skills

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Portfolio (300 points)

Assignment Details

This course includes the following assignments/projects: Module 1

None Module 2

Critical Thinking (CT) Assignment – (75 points)

Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option # 1 – Team Building Paper SAMPLE

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Each source should focus on one leader with each leader coming from a different industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the leader’s role in a team-based organization.

Explain leader actions that foster teamwork.

Explain the development of team leadership.

Explain and compare the different leadership models used by each leader and explain if each leader was or was not success.

Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one leader coming from different industries. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox.

Option # 2 – Team Building Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Each source should focus on one leader with each leader coming from a different firm and all firms coming from the same industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the leader’s role in a team-based organization.

Explain leader actions that foster teamwork.

Explain the development of team leadership.

Explain and compare the different leadership models used by each leader and explain if each leader was or was not success.

Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one leader and each leader coming from a different firm within the same industry. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. SAMPLE

Module 3

Critical Thinking (CT) Assignment – (70 points) Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option # 1 - Motivation Recognition Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing different industries. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the leader’s role in employee engagement.

Explain how leaders can motivate others through recognition.

Explain how leaders can motivate using social equity theory.

Explain the characteristics of coaching and how to practice coaching skills and techniques.

Explain goal theory and if this theory was or was not successful and why. Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from different industries. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Option # 2 – Motivation Recognition Paper Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing the same industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the leader’s role in employee engagement.

Explain how leaders can motivate others through recognition.

Explain how leaders can motivate using social equity theory.

Explain the characteristics of coaching and how to practice coaching skills and techniques.

Explain goal theory and if this theory was or was not successful and why. Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

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You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from the same industry. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Portfolio Project Milestone – Topic (25 points) Post your milestone for approval to the correct drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide the specific topic and program statement for your portfolio and provide reasons for your choice.

Module 4

Critical Thinking (CT) Assignment – (75 points) Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option # 1 – Cultural Diversity Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing different industries. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain how cultural factors, including values, influence leadership practice

Explain the contribution of cultural sensitivity and cultural intelligence to leadership effectiveness

Explain leadership initiatives to enhance the acceptance of cultural diversity

Explain the importance of overcoming cross-cultural barriers to communication Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from different industries. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Option # 2 – Cultural Diversity Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing the same industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

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Explain how cultural factors, including values, influence leadership practice

Explain the contribution of cultural sensitivity and cultural intelligence to leadership effectiveness

Explain leadership initiatives to enhance the acceptance of cultural diversity

Explain the importance of overcoming cross-cultural barriers to communication Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from the same industry. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Portfolio Project Milestone – Outline (25 points) Post your milestone for approval to the Week 4 drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide an outline for your portfolio project. Provide ideas on research and sources you will be using.

Module 5

Critical Thinking (CT) Assignment – (75 points) Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option # 1 – Leadership Development Succession Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing different industries. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain how leaders develop through self-awareness and self-discipline.

Explain how leaders develop through education, experience, and mentoring.

Explain and classify the nature of leadership development programs.

Explain the nature of leadership succession and the importance of this practice. Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from different industries. SAMPLE

Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Option # 2 - Leadership Development Succession Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing the same industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain how leaders develop through self-awareness and self-discipline.

Explain how leaders develop through education, experience, and mentoring.

Explain and classify the nature of leadership development programs.

Explain the nature of leadership succession and the importance of this practice. Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from the same industry. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox.

Module 6

Critical Thinking (CT) Assignment – (75 points) Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. Option # 1 – Ethical Leader Behavior Paper

Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing different industries. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the various types of power.

Explain tactics used for becoming an empowering leader.

Explain how the leader used delegation to support empowerment.

Explain factors contributing to organizational politics.

Explain both ethical and unethical political behaviors.

Explain how a leader can control dysfunctional politics.

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Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from different industries. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox. Option # 2 – Ethical Leader Behavior Paper Read three scholarly peer reviewed sources from the CSU Global Library and prepare a 3-4 page paper. The sources you select should each focus on a different firm with all three firms representing the same industry. After reading these sources, develop a comparison between the leadership of the firms to answer the following questions and prepare a 3-4 page paper.

Explain the various types of power.

Explain tactics used for becoming an empowering leader.

Explain how the leader used delegation to support empowerment.

Explain factors contributing to organizational politics.

Explain both ethical and unethical political behaviors.

Explain how a leader can control dysfunctional politics. Instructions:

Write a 3-4 page paper or about 1500 words, not including the title and reference pages, which are required.

Your paper must be properly cited and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Include a formal Works Cited page. This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.

You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references and can include resources from this course. Each source will focus on one firm with all three firms coming from the same industry. Sources such as Wikipedia, USA Today, Fox News, or MSNBC news will not be accepted. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.

The paper must be formatted correctly using APA style.

Turn the paper in via the Assignment Dropbox.

Module 7 No Critical Thinking Assignment Module 8

Project Portfolio Assignment (300 points) Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.

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Option # 1: Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

Choose one of the following two options to complete for your Portfolio Project. Do not complete both projects. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. When you are ready to submit, go to the Module 8 folder to upload the document. For your Portfolio Project, you will utilize knowledge about Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management and provide for the Portfolio Project an essay that addresses the following aspects: The Nature of Strategic Leadership: Within this section, explain and discuss how the Nature of Strategic Leadership is critical to the success of the leadership of a firm. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Explain and describe the nature of strategic leadership.

Why is High-Level Cognitive Activity of the Leader important

How and why should a leader gather Multiple Inputs to Formulate a Strategic direction?

How does a leader anticipate creating a future to address the unknown?

Why is Revolutionary and Contrarian Thinking important for the leadership team?

Explain why creating a Vision is critical to the success of the leadership of a firm and address the pros and cons of not having a Vision.

Explain how Leadership can determine and measure the Effectiveness and Strategy direction.

As the CEO of a firm, explain how you would implement the strategic direction and factors that will cause revising the strategic direction for your firm.

Conducting a SWOT Analysis: Within this section, explain and discuss how a SWOT Analysis can assist the leadership team to develop and implement a strategic direction. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Internal Strengths

Internal Weaknesses

External Opportunities

External Threats Lesson Learned: Within this section, explain and discuss how lessons learned from the research can assist you as a CEO to develop and implement a Strategic direction for your firm. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Provide at least two examples of successful business strategies and explain why these business strategies were successful.

Provide at least two examples of unsuccessful business strategies and explain why these business strategies were unsuccessful.

Explain and describe as the CEO of your firm how you would contribute to the management knowledge and the learning organization.

The portfolio project is an 8 to 10 page research paper (approximately 3,500 words). Follow CSU-Global APA style requirements and follow APA formatting when documenting your sources. Your final paper will be graded not only on content, but also on the quality of your writing, including syntax and grammar. It is highly recommended that you closely proofread your assignment prior to submission.

Preliminary Deliverables: These deliverables must be submitted in their assigned weeks or you will lose points on your final project submission:

Week 3 - Post your milestone for approval to the correct drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide the specific topic and program statement for your portfolio and provide reasons for your choice.

Week 4 - Post your milestone for approval to the correct drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide an outline for your portfolio project. Provide ideas on research and sources you will be using.

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Final Paper Instructions: 1. Include an introduction. It must provide a clear statement of your position on the topic. 2. Your paper must be at 8-10 pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must

include. 3. Examine your position for each question by providing citations from at least seven outside sources other

than the textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find sources. 4. Offer your conclusions regarding how best to manage the issue (i.e., your informed opinion on the issues

raised). 5. The paper shall comply with the requirements defined within CSU-Global APA Guidelines. 6. Refer to the Portfolio Project rubric for grading criteria.

The paper must demonstrate what you have learned about current issues related to experiences of strategic leadership and knowledge management. Your paper is expected to have depth and offer a thoughtful analysis on the topic. The paper should be based on references to scholarly materials (rather than on introductory textbooks, popular website writings, or musings, for example) and should support your claims with evidence.

The most common mistakes in writing an essay are (a) simply summarizing the topic and not analyzing it or discussing your views and (b) failing to relate the subject to the broader context of leadership and operations management, as discussed in class and as found in the readings. Adequately including the broader contexts includes, for example, considering how your research might yield a different approach to strategic leadership and knowledge management.

Option # 2 – Leadership Development Succession

Choose one of the following two options to complete for your Portfolio Project. Do not complete both projects. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. When you are ready to submit, go to the Module 8 folder to upload the document. For your Portfolio Project, you will utilize knowledge about Leadership Development Succession and provide for the Portfolio Project an essay that addresses the following:

Leadership Development Succession Development, Through Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline: Within this section, explain and discuss how the following aspects are critical in the Leadership Development Succession Development process. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Expalin and describe the nature of leadership succession.

Leadership Development Through Self-Awareness

Leadership Development Through Self-Discipline

Education

Experience

Mentoring

Leadership Development Programs: Within this section, explain and discuss at least three different leadership development programs. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Explain and discuss three types of Leadership Development Programs.

Explain and discuss the pros and cons of each type of leadership development program.

Explain and discuss latest trends regarding leadership development program and why these trends would be success.

Leadership Succession: Within this section, explain and discuss how the following aspects are critical in the Leadership Succession process. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Explain and describe the nature of leadership succession. SAMPLE

Explain and discuss how the Board Chooses a Successor.

Explain and discuss the Emotional Aspects of Leadership Succession.

Explain and discuss why leadership must develop a Pool of Successors.

Explain and discuss the pros and cons of growing Inside-Outside Leaders. Lessons Learned: Within this section, explain and discuss how lessons learned from the research can assist you as a CEO to develop and implement Leadership Development Succession Development. Be sure to address the following points for this section:

Provide at least two examples of successful Leadership Development Succession Development and explain why these were successful.

Provide at least two examples of unsuccessful Leadership Development Succession Development and explain why these were not successful.

Explain and describe as the CEO of your firm the critical aspects that your Leadership Development Succession Development would contain.

The portfolio project is an 8 to 10 page research paper (approximately 3,500 words). Follow CSU-Global APA style requirements and follow APA formatting when documenting your sources. Your final paper will be graded not only on content, but also on the quality of your writing, including syntax and grammar. It is highly recommended that you closely proofread your assignment prior to submission.

Preliminary Deliverables: These deliverables must be submitted in their assigned weeks or you will lose points on your final project submission:

Week 3 - Post your milestone for approval to the correct drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide the specific topic and program statement for your portfolio and provide reasons for your choice.

Week 4 - Post your milestone for approval to the correct drop box assigned for this milestone activity. Provide an outline for your portfolio project. Provide ideas on research and sources you will be using.

Final Paper Instructions:

1. Include an introduction. It must provide a clear statement of your position on the topic. 2. Your paper must be at 8-10 pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must

include. 3. Examine your position for each question by providing citations from at least seven outside sources other

than the textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find sources. 4. Offer your conclusions regarding how best to manage the issue (i.e., your informed opinion on the issues

raised). 5. The paper shall comply with the requirements defined within CSU-Global APA Guidelines. 6. Refer to the Portfolio Project rubric for grading criteria.

The paper must demonstrate what you have learned about current issues related to experiences of leadership development succession. Your paper is expected to have depth and offer a thoughtful analysis on the topic. The paper should be based on references to scholarly materials (rather than on introductory textbooks, popular website writings, or musings, for example) and should support your claims with evidence. The most common mistakes in writing an essay are (a) simply summarizing the topic and not analyzing it or discussing your views and (b) failing to relate the subject to the broader context of leadership and operations management as discussed in class and as found in the readings. Adequately including the broader contexts includes, for example, considering how your research might yield a different approach to leadership. The paper and preliminary deliverables must be well written and formatted in conformity with the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Course Policies

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Course Grading 20% Discussion Participation 0% Opening Exercises 0% Live Classroom 8% Mastery Exercises 37% Critical Thinking Assignments 35% Final Portfolio Paper

Grading Scale and Policies

A 95.0 – 100

A- 90.0 – 94.9

B+ 86.7 – 89.9

B 83.3 – 86.6

B- 80.0 – 83.2

C+ 75.0 – 79.9

C 70.0 – 74.9

D 60.0 – 69.9

F 59.9 or below

In-Classroom Policies For information on late work and incomplete grade policies, please refer to our In-Classroom Student Policies and Guidelines or the Academic Catalog for comprehensive documentation of CSU-Global institutional policies.

Academic Integrity Students must assume responsibility for maintaining honesty in all work submitted for credit and in any other work designated by the instructor of the course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, reusing /re-purposing your own work (see CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements for percentage of repurposed work that can be used in an assignment), unauthorized possession of academic materials, and unauthorized collaboration. The CSU-Global Library provides information on how students can avoid plagiarism by understanding what it is and how to use the Library and Internet resources. Citing Sources with APA Style All students are expected to follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements when citing in APA (based on the APA Style Manual, 6th edition) for all assignments. For details on CSU-Global APA style, please review the APA resources within the CSU-Global Library under the “APA Guide & Resources” link. A link to this document should also be provided within most assignment descriptions on your course’s Assignments page. Disability Services Statement CSU–Global is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability requesting academic accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Coordinator at 720-279-0650 and/or email ada@CSUGlobal.edu for additional information to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Netiquette Respect the diversity of opinions among the instructor and classmates and engage with them in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner. All posts and classroom communication must be conducted in accordance with the student code of conduct. Think before you push the Send button. Did you say just what you meant? How will the person on the other end read the words? Maintain an environment free of harassment, stalking, threats, abuse, insults or humiliation toward the instructor and classmates. This includes, but is not limited to, demeaning written or oral comments of an ethnic, religious, age, disability, sexist (or sexual orientation), or racist nature; and the unwanted sexual advances or intimidations by email, or on discussion boards and other postings within or connected to the online classroom. If you have concerns about something that has been said, please let your instructor know.

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