{"id":1961,"date":"2017-09-19T04:38:34","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T04:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1961"},"modified":"2020-01-22T01:57:11","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T01:57:11","slug":"assignment-leadership","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-principlesofmanagement\/chapter\/assignment-leadership\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Evaluating Leadership","rendered":"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. Many modern-day leaders were profiled in the text, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Warren Buffett<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Martin Winterkorn<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carrie Toldstedt<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ginni Rometty<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Larry Page<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jeff Bezos<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mark Zuckerberg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn this assignment, you will research and write about a modern leader of your choice. You <strong>may not <\/strong>select one of the leaders listed above<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Thoroughly read the Leadership module.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carefully consider the traits, styles, and differing situations for leadership in today\u2019s organizations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\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 \u00a0There are numerous websites naming leaders to get you started.\u00a0 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 <strong>evidence<\/strong> 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?\u00a0 Prepare examples.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write a <strong>five-paragraph essay <\/strong>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 <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> 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 <strong>Situational Leadership Models<\/strong> 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\nIn addition to the text, you are encouraged to research leadership and your chosen leader, using reliable and properly cited Internet resources. You may also draw from your personal work experience with appropriate examples to support your references.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div id=\"post-1870\" class=\"standard post-1870 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\r\nYour written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/oerfiles.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written%2BAssignment%2BRubric.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Microsoft Word version of the Written Assignment Rubric is available here<\/a>).\u00a0Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:\r\n\r\n<strong>10% Organization and Format<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Content<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. Ideas presented are not merely the opinion of the writer, and clearly address all of the questions or requirements asked with evidence presented to support conclusions drawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>10% Grammar, Mechanics, Style<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices is presented in a cohesive style that enhances the content of the message.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>In your readings on Leadership, you learned the difference between management and leadership, as well as traits, styles, and situations of leaders and leadership. Many modern-day leaders were profiled in the text, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warren Buffett<\/li>\n<li>Martin Winterkorn<\/li>\n<li>Carrie Toldstedt<\/li>\n<li>Ginni Rometty<\/li>\n<li>Larry Page<\/li>\n<li>Jeff Bezos<\/li>\n<li>Mark Zuckerberg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this assignment, you will research and write about a modern leader of your choice. You <strong>may not <\/strong>select one of the leaders listed above<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Thoroughly read the Leadership module.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully consider the traits, styles, and differing situations for leadership in today\u2019s organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<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 \u00a0There are numerous websites naming leaders to get you started.\u00a0 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>\n<li>Research your chosen leader, identifying <strong>evidence<\/strong> 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?\u00a0 Prepare examples.<\/li>\n<li>Write a <strong>five-paragraph essay <\/strong>profiling your chosen leader.\n<ul>\n<li>First, introduce your leader, and state why you selected him\/her. Was their leadership effective or not effective?<\/li>\n<li>Next, expand upon the traits and style of your leader, including at least <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> 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>\n<li>Next, describe the leadership situation your chosen leader was in, using one of the <strong>Situational Leadership Models<\/strong> 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>\n<li>Finally, conclude with a short description of your personal leadership style and how effective it has been for you to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the text, you are encouraged to research leadership and your chosen leader, using reliable and properly cited Internet resources. You may also draw from your personal work experience with appropriate examples to support your references.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"post-1870\" class=\"standard post-1870 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\n<p>Your written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/oerfiles.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written%2BAssignment%2BRubric.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Microsoft Word version of the Written Assignment Rubric is available here<\/a>).\u00a0Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. 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