Leadership in Organizations

Course code HOSP 4460

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides students with the tools needed to solve organizational problems and influence the actions of individuals, groups and organizations. It prepares managers to understand how to best organize and motivate the human capital of a firm, manage social networks and alliances, and execute strategic change in the hospitality sector. Students will interact with guest speakers, plan and lead seminar discussions and produce and present a project about workplace issues.

This course is part of the full-time Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Introduction: The Nature of Leadership
  • Nature of Managerial Work
  • Effective Leadership Behavior
  • Leading Change and Innovation
  • Participative Leadership and Empowerment
  • Leadership Traits and Skills
  • Power and Influence Tactics
  • Dyadic Relations and Followers
  • Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups
  • Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
  • Ethical, Servant and Authentic Leadership
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity
  • Developing Leadership Skills
  • Wise Decision Making
  • Ethics in Management
  • Lead Formal and Informal Meetings

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.