Leadership Theories Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for students to identify and discuss different leadership theories exemplified in business leaders. Students will also describe power bases leaders use to resolve challenges and explain two or three behaviors that leaders should demonstrate or avoid in order to be successful.
Write a paper about what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:
- Identify a leader and justify the selection of that particular leader. Discuss the organizations with which the leader is affiliated and the industry in which that the leader is most recognized. Discuss how long the leader has been in a leadership position (275 words)
- Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader\’s approach to leading people (275 words)
You are required to use at least two external scholarly sources in addition to the textbook to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by the selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.