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Organizational Leadership Program Goals

Students in the Organizational Development degree program develop proficiency in (a) research methodology, (b) critical analysis, (c) communication skills, and (d) the application of theory. In addition, students should:

  1. Understand the roles and the major functions of leadership in contemporary organizations;
  2. Articulate the theoretical and empirical foundations for different approaches to the exercise of leadership;
  3. Detect, accurately frame, and select appropriate strategies for overcoming obstacles to effective organizational performance that leaders face; 
  4. Exhibit intellectual and behavioral competencies useful in the successful execution of critical organizational tasks and the management of relationships;
  5. Recognize the internal structures of organizations and their impact on members' performance;
  6. Understand the social processes operative in the exercise of influence, as well as how to improve them;
  7. Draw on their knowledge of leadership in transitioning from lower-level to higher-level positions of responsibility and authority in organizations;
  8. Bring a global perspective to the exercise of leadership; and
  9. Grasp the importance of enacting leadership responsibly and in an ethically defensible manner.

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