Assignment Information
Since we don't have a seminar tonight and I won't have an opportunity to "discuss" the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an "assignment guide" - somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP - this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and "map" them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently ... or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to "soak in" and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation.
Rebecca Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine page paper (2000-2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following:
• Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
• Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership.
• Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership.
• Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis.
• Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger.
• Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.
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.