ASSIGNMENT: Leadership Skills
Part A
Describe charismatic leadership in your own words.
Part B
Explain what is meant by the statement that charismatic leaders use active impression management with their followers to support their image. Provide and elaborate on one (1) original example.
Part C
Access the following article using ProQuest, the online library:
Elrod, D.J. (Aug 2012). The Importance of Being Authentic. Strategic Finance, (94. 2).
NOTE: To access ProQuest articles, you MUST first open a Web browser window to the College Library; otherwise, you will be denied access to the articles when you click the links. Once your browser is open to the College Library, simply click on the link for the article you need to read.
Respond to the following:
1. In your own words, describe what it means to be an authentic leader.
2. Why is authenticity important for leaders? Provide two reasons.
Part D
Why is charismatic leadership considered a double-edged sword that requires careful monitoring to avert abuse? Provide two (2) reasons and one original example illustrating this phenomenon.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.