OLCU 400 Leadership Theory and Practice Homework: Leadership Theories - Brandman University
Directions:
Prepare and submit, answers to three of the four prompts listed below; for answering a fourth prompt.
Length: 2100 words (excluding the Title page and References).
Guidelines:
In responding to each prompt, be certain to identify the prompt you are answering; comprehensively discuss and analyze the topic by responding to the posed prompts.
Select and address three of the following prompts:
I. Select and analyze one of the following theories: Trait Approach, The Leadership Grid, Leader Member Exchange or Servant Leadership.
In preparing your response, consider:
i. Which leadership theory did you select and why?
ii. What are the key components of this leadership theory?
iii. What is the impact of this theory on the practice of leadership, followers and organizational results?
II. Select and analyze one of the following theories: Fiedler's Model, Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership, Path-Goal Theory or Vroom-Jago Model. In preparing your response, consider:
i. Which leadership theory did you select and why?
ii. What are the key components of this leadership theory?
iii. What is the impact of this theory on the practice of leadership, followers and organizational results?
III. Analyze the issue. What are the distinguishable differences between the two - Leadership and Management? (Consult your course texts)
i. What is leadership?
ii. What is management and how does it differ from leadership?
iii. Why do organizations need leaders and/or managers?
IV. Analyze the issue. What are the distinguishable differences between the two - Leaders and followers? (Consult your course texts)
i. What is an effective follower?
ii. What similarities and differences exist between leadership and followership?
iii. How does the situation influence leader and follower effectiveness?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) 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.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.