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    • One of the more contemporary styles of leadership is
      situational leadership In this assignment, you will choose a CEO
      from a top company and analyze his/her leadership style through the lens of
      situational leadership

      Required Reading

      Fortune Magazines “100 Best Companies to Work For 2016”: http://fortunecom/best-companies/

      Case Assignment

      Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing
      additional research, prepare a 5- to 6-page paper (not including the cover and
      reference pages)

      Using the framework of Situational Leadership, analyze the
      leadership style of a contemporary CEO from one of the top 10 companies listed
      in Fortune Magazines Best Companies to Work for in 2016

      Keys to the Assignment

      Go to Fortune Magazines Top 100 Companies to Work For 2016
      and choose a company from the Top 10

      Research the company, then answer the following questions

      Which of the situational leadership styles exemplifies this
      company?

      What is the added value of this leadership style?

      What impact does this leadership style have on the
      organization’s overall image?

      Contrast this leadership style with Express Scripts, named
      the worst company in America to work for by glassdoorcom

      Based on your experiences and research, what kind of
      leadership style is needed to promote efficiency in an organization? What
      contingencies affect this outcome? Justify your response

      These are not the only things that must be covered, but just
      the minimum You are encouraged to go deeper with the assignment and use your
      critical thinking skills to ascertain what other areas are important in making
      a company one of the top ones in which to work

      Assignment Expectations

      Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
      criteria:

      Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
      paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
      Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
      Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

      Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
      paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
      multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
      evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
      Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
      analysis?

      Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
      well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
      spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
      headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
      primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
      justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
      quotations?

      Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
      References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
      and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
      effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
      sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
      conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

      Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of
      APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
      citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
      sources (eg, references used from the Background page, the assignment
      readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
      Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
      citations?

      Tips and Suggestions

      Please note the following tips and suggestions:

      Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
      5-6 pages of analysis described above

      Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
      (basically all papers)

      Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
      including those that you paraphrase, but do not quote This means include
      citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
      citations for that information which you have borrowed or
      paraphrased from other sources

      Follow the TUI Guidelines for well-written papers

      Submit your analysis by the end of this module

      Module 1 SLP

      SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES, ARISTOTLE AND LEADERSHIP, AND
      LEADERSHIP VS MANAGEMENT

      The purpose of the Session Long Project in Trident
      University International classes is to give you the opportunity to explore the
      applicability of the Module to your own life and work, and to see how the
      otherwise academically rigorous presentation of a topic may, with more or less
      work and/or trauma, become up close and personal This is done in a
      number of different ways  sometimes cumulative papers, sometimes practical
      hands-on experimentation with a tool of some sort, sometimes reflections on a
      place of work or life The common thread is personal application, aimed at
      demonstrating a cumulative knowledge and understanding of the courses
      material

      In each module, you will complete an assessment and/or
      situation diagnostics focusing on some aspect of leadership You will then be
      asked to create a plan by which you can grow your strengths and
      develop your weaknesses By the end of the course and the project, you will
      have a better understanding of strategic leadership and how to use leadership
      to influence followers

      Background

      Martin Luther King was one of the great orators of the 20th
      century, and his style has been used as a model for many, including President
      Barack Obama In this SLP assignment, you will analyze MLKs style and compare
      it to your own

      Required Reading

       

      Session Long Project

      Then, drawing on the material in the background readings and
      doing additional research, write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you:

      Analyze the leadership and oratory styles of Martin Luther
      King, Jr through the lens of ethos, logos, and pathos, and compare his styles
      to your own What could you do to strengthen your own skills at influence and
      persuasion?

      Keys to the Assignment

      The key aspects of this assignment that, at a minimum,
      should be covered in your paper include:

      Examples of how Martin Luther King used ethos, logos, and
      pathos in his powerful and highly influential letter

      How do you/can you incorporate what you have learned about
      ethos, logos, and pathos into your own leadership activities to increase your
      influence as a leader?

      SLP Assignment Expectations

      Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
      criteria:

      Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
      paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
      Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
      Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

      Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
      paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
      multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
      evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
      Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
      analysis?

      Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
      well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
      spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
      headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
      primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
      justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
      quotations?

      Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
      References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
      and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
      effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
      sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
      conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

      Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
      of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
      citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
      sources (eg, references used from the Background page, the assignment
      readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
      Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
      citations?

      Tips and Suggestions

      Please note the following tips and suggestions:

      Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
      2-3 pages of analysis described above

      Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
      (basically all papers), but do not use headings as space fillers

      You are expected to deal with these issues in an integrated
      fashion, rather than treating them as a series of individual questions to be
      answered one by one and left at that

      You should synthesize information and present a concise and
      meaningful paper

      Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
      including those that you paraphrase but do not quote This means include
      citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
      citations for that information which you have borrowed or
      paraphrased from other sources

      Follow the TUI Guidelines for well-written papers

      Upload your assignment by the end of this module

      Module 2 Case

      SERVANT LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION, AND
      ORGANIZATIONS AS SYSTEMS

      Background

      In the movie Peaceful Warrior, the character
      Socrates (as played by Nick Nolte) says, Theres no greater
      purpose than service to others This is the premise upon which servant
      leadership is based However, in todays economy, we see many leaders who are
      motivated by money, power, and prestige, but not by serving others

      Our forefathers, the first Presidents of the United States,
      were not motivated by money or the like, but out of a deep service to the
      establishment of this country This SLP will examine their leadership styles
      through the lens of the servant leader

      Required Reading

      Refer to the Background readings for this module

      Case Assignment

      Select one out of the first ten Presidents of the USA
      (George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe,
      John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, or
      John Tyler) who you consider to be an outstanding example of a servant leader
      Then, prepare a 5- to 6-page paper (not including the cover and reference
      pages) in which you Analyze the leadership style of your selected President in
      terms of the Servant Leadership model, and critically comment on whether this
      approach would be effective in today’s world

      Keys to the Assignment

      The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in
      your paper include:

      Conduct independent research on this individual and create a
      profile of this leader

      What makes this person a servant leader? Support your answer
      with examples

      Discuss the added value of a servant leader based upon your
      leader’s profile

      Fast forward to today

      Do you think servant leaders are needed in all
      organizations?

      What would an organization full of servant leaders be like?
      Justify your response

      What are the significant contingencies that would lean in
      favor or against servant leadership?

      Assignment Expectations

      Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
      criteria:

      Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
      paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
      Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
      Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

      Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
      paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
      multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
      evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
      Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?

      Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
      well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
      spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
      headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
      primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
      justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
      quotations?

      Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
      References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
      and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
      effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
      sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
      conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

      Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of
      APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
      citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
      sources (eg, references used from the Background page, the assignment
      readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
      Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
      citations?

      Tips and Suggestions

      Please note the following tips and suggestions:

      Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
      5-6 pages of analysis described above

      Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
      (basically all papers)

      Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
      including those that you paraphrase, but do not quote This means include
      citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
      citations for that information which you have borrowed or
      paraphrased from other sources

      Follow the TUI Guidelines for well-written papers

      Submit your analysis by the end of this module

      Module 2  SLP

      SERVANT LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION, AND
      ORGANIZATIONS AS SYSTEMS

      Background

      In todays business world, we rely on leaders to make
      persuasive arguments to motivate employees and get the job done
      This requires both written and oral skills

      In Module 1 SLP, we examined the use of ethos, logos, and
      pathos in influence In this SLP, you will apply these principles to make your
      own argument as if you were a supervisor in your Fortune 10 company

      Required Reading

      Refer to the required and optional readings on effective
      communication messages and methods, as well as the readings from Module 1 on
      ethos, logos, and pathos

      Session Long Project

      Using what you have learned in this module and module 1
      about effective communication, develop a slide deck (minimum of 8 slides) with
      voice narration in which you introduce a new organizational policy at your
      company

      Keys to the Assignment

      The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum,
      should be covered in your presentation include:

      Your presentation should consist of at least 8 slides
      explaining the implementation of a new organizational policy (eg, no cell
      phones on the job) and an audio recording of your presentation (no more than 5
      minutes long) where you (a dedicated leader) communicate the benefits and
      implications of your policy The goal is to be able to influence (eg, ethos,
      logos, pathos) your followers/audience to embrace this organizational change

      Once you have completed the PowerPoint presentation, you
      will use Record Narration to record your presentation using a
      microphone You will submit the PowerPoint presentation with voiceover for a
      grade (Please discuss any special issues with your instructor if you are
      unable to complete any portion of this assignment)

      You will be particularly assessed on:

      Your completion of all the steps in the exercise

      Your ability to synthesize information and present a concise
      and meaningful PowerPoint and audio presentation

      How well you demonstrate the principles of communication presented
      in this module

      The clarity and quality of your PowerPoint and audio
      presentations

      SLP Assignment Expectations

      Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
      criteria:

      Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
      paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
      Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
      Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

      Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
      paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
      multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
      evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
      Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
      analysis?

      Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
      well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
      spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
      headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
      primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
      justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
      quotations?

      Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
      References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
      and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
      effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
      sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
      conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

      Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
      of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
      citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
      sources (eg, references used from the Background page, the assignment
      readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
      Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
      citations?

      Upload your assignment by the end of this module

      Reference

      Maxwell, JC (2010) Everyone Communicates, Few Connect:
      What the Most Effective People do Differently Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson

      Module 3  Case

      TRANSFORMATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLE
      APPROACH, GLASS CEILING

      Background

      We are all familiar with the concepts of transformational
      and transactional leadership, terms which were coined by James MacGregor Burns
      in his classic Leadership, which was published in 1978 In this assignment, we
      will analyze two leaders who typify these two types of leadership

      Required Reading

      Refer to the Background readings on transformational and
      transactional leadership for this module

      Case Assignment

      Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing
      additional research, please prepare a 5- to 6-page paper (not including the cover
      and reference pages) in which you:

      Analyze the key characteristics of transformational and
      transactional leadership and apply them to two leaders of your choice

      Keys to the Assignment

      The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum,
      should be covered in your paper, include:

      Select two leaders (from the US or international) who you
      consider to be examples of transactional and transformational leadership

      Conduct independent research on these individuals and create
      a profile that addresses the following:

      What makes one leader transactional and the other
      transformational?

      What added value does each bring to their organizations?

      What conditions and organizational contingencies influence
      whether a transactional or transformational leadership style would be most
      effective?

      Considering your answer above, compare the effectiveness of
      both leaders you profiled in their given environments Was their leadership
      style appropriate?

      Assignment Expectations

      Your paper will be evaluated using the following five
      criteria:

      Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the
      paper fully address all Keys to the Assignment? Are the concepts behind the
      Keys to the Assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic?
      Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?

      Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the
      paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from
      multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically
      evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions?
      Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and
      analysis?

      Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper
      well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar,
      spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section
      headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the
      primary means of responding to the Keys to the Assignment, or is
      justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
      quotations?

      Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and
      References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood,
      and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated
      effective research, as evidenced by the student’s use of relevant and quality
      sources? Do additional sources used in the paper provide strong support for
      conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?

      Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
      of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper end references and in-text
      citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
      sources (eg, references used from the Background page, the assignment
      readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited?
      Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text
      citations?

      Tips and Suggestions

      Please note the following tips and suggestions:

      Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the
      5-6 pages of analysis described above

      Include headings for all papers greater than 2 pages
      (basically all papers)

      Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work,
      including those that you paraphrase but do not quote This means include
      citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than 5 words, and
      citations for that information which you have borrowed or
      paraphrased from other sources

      Follow TUI Guidelines for well-written papers

      Submit your analysis by the end of this module

      References

      Pounder, J (2008) Transformational leadership: Practicing
      what we teach in the Management classroom Journal of Education for Business, 84
      (1), pp 2-6

      Module 3  SLP

      TRANSFORMATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP STYLE
      APPROACH, GLASS CEILING

      Background

      There have been many studies completed on the different
      styles of leadership One of the most important ones focused on if a leader is
      task focused or relationship focused

      For this SLP, you will complete a short survey and then
      analyze your results

      Required Reading

      Refer to the required and optional readings on leadership
      style found in the Background readings

      Session Long Project

      Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing
      additional research, please prepare a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the
      following question:

      Are you a Type A or Type B leader? What strengths do you
      have as this kind of leader? What are the weaknesses? Give examples from your
      experience to illustrate

      Survey instructions

      Take the following task vs relationship leadership survey
      After you have completed the survey, add up your scores for tables 1 and 2 to
      determine your dominant leadership style To determine your dominant personal
      leadership style, circle one of the following options that best describes how
      you see yourself (or the person that is being evaluated) regarding each
      statement For each statement, you can indicate the degree to which you (or the
      person being evaluated) engage(s) in the stated behavior A rating of 1 means
      Never and a rating of 5 means Always with the person demonstrating the specific
      behavior

      Table 1 – “A” Style

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