BUSI40853

Prerequisite: BUSI 40843 with a grade of at least C for students in the BNSF Neeley Leadership Program. For others, any two of the following with a grade of at least C, BUSI 30833, BUSI 30843, MANA 40213, MANA 40343. This course is designed to help students understand the complexity of the contexts in which leadership occurs. Students will gain a better understanding of: 1) the nature of complexity in business and social systems, 2) the implications of complexity for how organizations must think differently about leadership and followership (e.g., regarding organization structure, culture, power and communication), and 3) how each student personally needs to lead and follow in organizational contexts to be successful as they transition into and advance in their careers.

Fall