Homework: Psychology of Leadership
Defining Organizational Leadership
Having an individualized definition of organizational leadership will prove to be helpful when having to explain the concept to upper-level managers and stakeholders. It is also important to understand how your worldview influences your definition so you are able to defend your position. This homework will allow you to develop your own definition based on the working definitions being used in the field and incorporating a Christian worldview.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,000 to 1,250 words) in which you develop your own definition based on the working definitions being used in the field and incorporating a Christian worldview. Include the following in your development:
1) A research-based discussion of the conceptual differences between transformation-transactional leadership and the visions of future developments in leadership Warren Bennis was predicting.
2) A research-based comparison of the key points of the Christian worldview with two key elements of organizational leadership.
3) A draft of your basic definition of organizational leadership that is functional in organizations you know. How do leadership theorists, applied behavioral scientists, and the Christian worldview influence your definition of leadership?
Format your homework 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 includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, 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.
Reference
1) Schneider, M. (2002). A stakeholder model of organizational leadership. Organization Science, 13(2), 209-220.
2) Epitropaki, O., & Martin, R. (2013). Transformational-transactional leadership and upward influence:
3) The role of relative leader-member exchanges (RLMX) and perceived organizational support (POS). Leadership Quarterly, 24(2), 299-315.
4) Bernhut, S. (2001). Managing the dream: Warren Bennis on leadership. Ivey Business Journal, 65(5), 36-41.