Assignment: Leadership in Organizations
I. Define "trait," "behavior," and "power-influence" approaches. List the unique insights that each approach provides about effective leadership.
II. Compare the following theories of leadership and explain why all types of theory are useful or not:
i. Descriptive theory
ii. Prescriptive theory
iii. Universal theory
iv. Contingency theory
III. How is a crisis likely to affect managerial activities and behavior? For example, the machinery broke down at your factory and you have to get the product out within a 24-hour deadline or the contract will be broken and your customer will go to another company "that can produce."
IV. Case Study: Acme Manufacturing Company
Questions
i. What specific things did Steve do wrong, and what should have been done in each instance? Provide a critique of Steve's analysis of the situation: What assumptions remained unquestioned? Critique his logic and the conclusions he must have reached to take the actions he deployed.
ii. What should Steve do to become more effective as a manager?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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