Organizational Leadership and Diversity in the Workplace

Chapter 8

• Identify the characteristics of good leaders.
• Describe the trait, behavioral, contingent, charismatic, and transformational approaches to leadership.
• Explain the impact a situation has on leadership.
• Articulate the focus of authentic leadership.
• Explain the challenges to the leadership construct.
• Discuss the implications of leadership during times of change.
• Compare the distinction between leadership and management.

Chapter 12

• Explain the variety and sources of increased diversity in the United States.
• Identify and discuss the barriers to acceptance of diversity in organizations.
• Define sexual harassment and illustrate its breadth of application in the workplace.
• Discuss the relevance of leadership, climate, emotions, and dealing with difficult people in regard to diversity in organizations.
• Demonstrate methods for establishing effective diversity programs within organizations.