Homework: Leader Traits
The purpose of this homework is to identify the traits frequently associated with leadership effectiveness and explore the advantages and disadvantages associated with trait approaches to leadership.
For this homework:
1) Provide an overview of the leader's role that includes the following:
a. Name and title of the leader
b. His or her specific role/position
c. The name and industry of the organization
2) Describe qualities that are important to the leader's success.
3) Provide examples of how some leaders with similar traits are successful in very different fields, as well as how equally successful leaders may not share all the same traits.
4) Analyze how differences in the various situations faced by different leaders may impact leadership effectiveness.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.