MSE 411Leadership and Influence

This course will provide students with an overview of how management, psychology, marketing, and related fields have approached the topics of leadership, influence, and power. The first section of the course will address the antecedents of leadership (e.g., How do specific leaders emerge? What are the qualities of good leaders?). The second section of the course will address the act of leadership (e.g., How do leaders influence their followers? What limitations are inherent to leadership positions?) Specific topics covered include leadership styles, persuasion, social influence, evolutionary perspectives, motivating others, and managing conflict.