This week explores how virtues, character strengths, and personal values contribute to ethical leadership. Students learn about the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths framework, which identifies core virtues and strengths that influence leadership behavior. By completing the VIA Character Survey, students reflect on their own strengths and evaluate how these qualities support effective and…
Ancient & Indigenous Worldviews This week examines alternative approaches to leadership by comparing Indigenous leadership traditions with Western leadership models. Students explore how different cultures define leadership, organize communities, make decisions, and prioritize values. The objective is to recognize that leadership practices are shaped by cultural worldviews and to apply these concepts in analyzing a…
Codes & Cycles + Library Visit Answer the following questions in a short essay (at least 1 & 1/2 pages). Use the distinctions and your responses from class to write this paper. You may also want to refer to the Optional Reading “The Meaning of Life – intro” by Steve Pavlina to help you figure…
This week focuses on understanding different perspectives on leadership and encouraging students to reflect on their own leadership beliefs. Students evaluate several statements about the nature of leadership, considering topics such as whether leaders are born or developed, the importance of ethics, leadership without formal authority, and the relationship between personal identity and leadership. The…
During the first week, students are introduced to the course structure, expectations, and foundational leadership concepts. The instructor outlines how the class will operate, explains important definitions related to ethical and intercultural leadership, and clarifies where and when course readings will be available. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the course materials and understand…
Ethical and Intercultural Leadership is a course offered at University of Oklahoma that explores how effective leadership is grounded in ethics, personal values, and cultural awareness. Throughout the course, students examine various leadership philosophies, ethical frameworks, and cultural perspectives while reflecting on their own beliefs, identities, and leadership styles. The course emphasizes self-awareness, moral decision-making,…
Sales contracts: Rights, duties, title and risk of loss and the nature of negotiable instruments Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 16-1. The Essentials of Negotiable Instruments The law of negotiable instruments is found in Article 3 of the UCC. Under the UCC, a…
Sales contracts: Rights, duties, title and risk of loss and the nature of negotiable instruments Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 14-1. Rights and Duties of the Parties Sellers and buyers must follow the terms of their contract and act in good faith. Tender…
Assignments, discharge, remedies and sales contract formation Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 13-1. The Sale and Lease of Goods The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which contains the law of sales, has been adopted, either in whole or in part, by every state in…
Assignments, discharge, remedies and sales contract formation Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 12-1. Contracts and Third Parties Third parties are at times given benefits through a contract made between two other parties. Some contracts are made specifically to benefit a third party. Such…
