Assignment:
1. Analyze an effective or ineffective leader within an organization by answering the following questions:
- Would you classify this person as a leader or manager? Why?
- Identify constructive or destructive communication behaviors this person exhibits.
- Describe the style approach used by this person: autocratic, democratic, laissez-fair, or impoverished management? Explain your observation.
- Classify the power base used by this person: legitimate, reward, coercive, referent, expert, or connection. Give examples.
- Does this leader uphold ethical principles? Explain.
- What have you learned from observing this person?
- How can you apply your observations to make you a better leader?
Your answer must be of at least 200 words in length.
2. Personal Leadership Theory
Describe your own personal leadership theory and evaluate how your theory upholds ethical principles.
Your answer must be of at least 200 words in length.