Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0100
Organization:
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Leadership and Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable the student to develop their own leadership style, focus their values and beliefs, develop targeted communication and interpersonal skills, and enhance decision-making and problem solving skills. Students will explore proven leadership theories and their practical applications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Differentiate between management and leadership
  • Develop a strategy for setting goals and become familiar with the concepts of management by objectives (MBO) and be able to evaluate case studies
  • Explore a various motivational theories and evaluate their effectiveness
  • Explore leadership through service and community awareness
  • Identify six leadership styles and evaluate circumstances for when to apply each
  • Discuss and implement important steps in decision-making
  • Seek and respond to feedback from others

General Topics:

  • Leadership styles and models
  • Personal mission statements
  • Goal setting
  • Servant leadership
  • Management by objective
  • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • Service leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials