LDRD 441 - Leadership in Virtual Organizations

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Description:

This online course will cover the dynamics of the virtual environment giving leadership students exposure to the tools and expectations for being effective participants in the evolving virtual workplace: cultural attitudes toward technology, preserving communication context, using information technology, working in virtual teams, information exchange, as well as health, well-being and organizational effectiveness in the virtual workplace. Participants will be working in the "virtual classroom" for seven weeks. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify needs of individuals and organizational units within a virtual workplace (2) Explore the cultural attitudes towards technology and its impact on the communication process (3) Compare and contrast the effectiveness of individuals and organizations using the exchanging information in the virtual domain (4) Complete tasks and assignments as team members in the virtual domain (5) Benchmark virtual organizations; develop and present a case study on a virtual organization and or leader in the field of virtual information exchange (6) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills and adherence to APA standards

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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