Question 1 : Explain the merits and disadvantages of situational leadership styles. Is it a good idea to shift leadership approaches or not?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 2 : Describe an example of the transactional leadership style you have used or seen a manager use. How did the approach work? Did the manager have to change approaches?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.Unit IV Essay
Research the Kelley model of followership. Write an essay describing how a leader might utilize the Kelley model of followership to assess follower effectiveness, and discuss how this leader might develop this individual into a more effective follower.
The following article from the required reading section of this unit will help you with this assignment:
Bjugstad, K., Thach, E., & Thompson, K. (2006).
A fresh look at followership: A model for matching followership and leadership styles. Journal of Behavioral & Applied Management, 7(3), 304-319.
Be sure to include the following in your paper:
• Describe the importance of organizational climate and motivation.
• Describe Kelley's model of effective followership (moving between roles).
• Explain how knowledge of effective followership can help one's leadership perspective.
Be sure to follow the guidelines below:
• Writing should include proper grammar, sentence structure, and writing mechanics.
• Organization should be logical, clear, and appropriate.
• Provide strong evidence of critical thinking.
• Make use of logical transitions.
• Paragraphs should contain strong topic sentences.
• Your paper should be at least two pages in length.
• All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format.