NBA 6540

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NBA 6540
Power and Politics in Organizations

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This course is about the art and science of influence in organizations. While many people are ambivalent, even disdainful, of those who wield power and influence at work, organizations are fundamentally political entities, and power and influence are key mechanisms by which things get done. Without political capital your ideas will too often fail to be recognized or implemented and your career progression will be more challenging and potentially limited. All aspiring leaders therefore stand to benefit from developing greater political acumen. This course aims to enhance your political intelligence and interpersonal influence through building your knowledge base and equipping you with an expert toolkit to become a more astute manager and successful leader without sacrificing your authenticity. After taking this course, you will be able to: (1) diagnose the sources and distribution of power in organizations, (2) formulate strategies for building your own sources of power, (3) understand your own natural influence style, and sharpen your ability to interact and communicate with others in ways that make you more influential, (4) apply the principles of power and influence in groups and organizations, and (5) anticipate and guard against the pitfalls of power including ethical lapses and the loss of power.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14676 NBA 6540   LEC 001

  • *Open to GM, Non-Johnson Grad and UG Srs ONLY* Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students January 15th at 8:00am thru February 5th at 4:00pm with an additional Add/Drop period beginning March 13th at 8:00am to March 18th at 4:00pm. Non-Johnson Students: March 15th at 8:00am to March 18th 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after March 18th with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after April 8th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees. Non-Johnson students may add themselves to the waitlists during the enrollment periods, however Johnson Students have priority into the classes and non-Johnsons will be enrolled: 1) IF seats are still available after Johnson students complete their enrollment period and 2) IF the instructor allows. Non-Johnson students must see their college registrar regarding policies connected with adding/dropping a second half Johnson School class. A petition may be required.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14677 NBA 6540   LEC 002

  • *This Section for Johnson Students ONLY* Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students January 15th at 8:00am thru February 5th at 4:00pm with an additional Add/Drop period beginning March 13th at 8:00am to March 18th at 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after March 18th with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after April 8th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14678 NBA 6540   LEC 003

  • *This Section for Johnson Students ONLY* Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students January 15th at 8:00am thru February 5th at 4:00pm with an additional Add/Drop period beginning March 13th at 8:00am to March 18th at 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after March 18th with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after April 8th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.

    Department Consent Required (Add)