The focus of this course is on the behaviors of effective leaders. Specifically, the course will address the ideas of leadership versus management, transitions into leadership roles, power and influence, and contemporary practices in management and leadership that affect individual behavior in order to improve organizational performance. Additionally, several challenges of managing the corporation are also addressed, including change management, ethical decision making, and managing conflict in the workplace.
Course Code: MGT 614
Credit Hours: 3
Level: Graduate
Program Placement: Semester II
Course description sourced verbatim from the official Northwood University 2025–2026 Academic Catalog and program curriculum guide. Northwood reserves the right to revise course content between publications.