{"id":3358,"date":"2022-04-18T16:22:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T16:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=3358"},"modified":"2022-04-18T16:22:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T16:22:25","slug":"module-10-assignment-evaluating-leadership","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/chapter\/module-10-assignment-evaluating-leadership\/","title":{"raw":"Module 10 Assignment: Evaluating Leadership","rendered":"Module 10 Assignment: Evaluating Leadership"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\r\nIn your readings on Leadership, you learned the difference between management and leadership, as well as traits, styles, and situations of leaders and leadership.\r\n\r\nIn this assignment, you will research and write about a modern leader of your choice. You may not select one of the leaders discussed in the course. Carefully consider the traits, styles, and differing situations for leadership in today\u2019s organizations.\r\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select a leader to profile in your written report. You may select one you admire, or a \u201cgood example of a bad example.\u201d There are numerous websites naming leaders to get you started. A quick search on \u201cfamous contemporary leaders\u201d revealed millions of possible lists, OR you may select a leader in your personal or professional life: your boss, a coach, a team leader, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Research your chosen leader, identifying evidence of his\/her traits, styles, and leadership situations. Relate your findings to the module concepts. For example, how did your chosen leader demonstrate the trait of \u201cdesire to lead\u201d? Prepare examples.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write a five-paragraph essay profiling your chosen leader.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>First, introduce your leader, and state why you selected him\/her. Was their leadership effective or not effective?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Next, expand upon the traits and style of your leader, including at least three properly referenced and defined terms from the module reading. For example, if you select Drive, describe what the term means in the context of leadership and how your leader demonstrates it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Next, describe the leadership situation your chosen leader was in, using one of the Situational Leadership Models from the module reading. For example, if your leader was charged with a group of new or low-competence employees, did they use the Selling style prescribed by Ken Blanchard?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Finally, conclude with a short description of your personal leadership style and how effective it has been for you to date.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIn addition to the text, you are encouraged to research leadership and your chosen leader, using reliable and properly cited Internet resources. 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