In the past weeks, students have learned about leaders and managers, leaders as social architects (leader who designs an organizational environment that encourages a desired range of social behaviors in an attempt to meet organizational goals), change agents, and individuals with distinct personalities. Using the information learned so far, students will analyze a case study.
Students will develop a plan, writing from a leader perspective. Discuss the following:
Joseph Dunn as a social architect – discuss Dunn’s vision for the organization.
Joseph Dunn as an individual – what can he do to enhance his role as leader?
Joseph Dunn as a change agent for the corporate environment? What steps should Dunn take for short-term change? For long-term change?
Create a vision statement and a mission statement for the organization?
Explain how Joseph Dunn will create an organizational culture that supports his vision?
Based on your leadership plan, discuss how Dunn might integrate the role the managers have to strengthen his vision.
Discuss the critical elements that must be in place for Dunn to be successful in this new venture;
Students are expected to be creative but realistic in developing the leadership plan using the resources provided. Students may also research beyond the material provided in the course.
No dictionary or encyclopedia definition or use of wiki files;
Remember, you are writing from the leader’s perspective and are not solving problems but working toward developing an environment in which problems will be resolved.