Maricopa Community Colleges  PSY125   19966-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/96
PSY125 19966-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Leadership and Group Dynamics
Practical experience and theory in effective leadership and group problem solving. Includes principles of group dynamics and theory of shared leadership. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PSY125   19966-99999 Leadership and Group Dynamics
1. Define leadership and management, and describe the roles of persons who serve in these capacities. (I)
2. Identify and describe various leadership styles and management styles. (I)
3. Define and exemplify assertive supervision. (II)
4. Explain how the performance appraisal can be used as a tool for employee growth. (II)
5. Explain the steps in the process of group decision making. (III)
6. Explain the use of conflict resolution methods to manage problematic employees. (III)
7. Describe the group interaction process. (III)
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PSY125   19966-99999 Leadership and Group Dynamics
    I. Leadership and Management
        A. Definitions and roles
        B. The leader
        C. The employee
        D. Functions of leadership
        E. Leadership styles and management systems
        F. Communication
      II. The Leader as Supervisor
          A. Assertive supervision
          B. Motivating for excellence
          C. Empowerment
          D. The performance appraisal as a tool for growth
          E. Delegation and time management
        III. Group Problem Solving
            A. The process of making decisions
            B. Methods of making decisions
            C. Conflict resolution
            D. Changing undesirable behavior
            E. Discipline in the workplace
            F. Group dynamics and interaction processes
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