Assignment Overview

The objective of this assignment is to analyze and apply a variety of leadership approaches in order to connect theory to practical application.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify key functions and skills required of management within an organization.

• Identify and analyze leadership approaches in a variety of situations.

• Develop a personal management profile through introspection and reflection.

Trait Theory 

1. Identify three leadership traits from the Trait Theory you feel you do OR do not possess. E.g. you may identify three that you do possess, or three that you do not possess, or one you possess and two you do not possess, etc. It is up to you. Be sure to justify your responses. Provide specific examples from your life for each trait you identify. 

2. Identify one trait, characteristic, or personality trait which does NOT belong to the Trait Theory that you feel you possess which would help you become an effective leader. 

3. Based on your analysis, do you feel you would be (are) an effective leader? Why or why not? Explain.

Situational, Transformational, and Servant Leadership 

1. In your own words, explain Situational, Transformational, and Servant Leadership. Do NOT simply provide a brief textbook definition. Be thorough and explain the overall philosophy behind each approach. Although you may refer to the textbook, I am also looking for your own thoughts and perspectives for each of these leadership approaches 

2. Of these three approaches, do you feel one is more effective than the others? Justify your response. 

3. Reflect on your own experiences (personal and/ or professional) and provide one example of a time in your life where you, or someone you know, has illustrated any one of these leadership approaches, whether it be in a workplace setting or in some other setting. Describe your experience and clearly illustrate the relevance and application of the leadership approach that was used. 

Identify a Leader 

1. Identify a leader that has used power and influence in a harmful way. Identify an additional leader who has used power and influence in a positive way. For both of these leaders, identify where they received their power (e.g. expert power, coercive power, etc. Refer to your textbook) and provide examples to support your response. In addition, state your thoughts on their motives for the use of power - in other words...what drove them/ motivated them to use their influence in this way? Be sure to justify your responses

Leadership Scenarios 

1. For each of the five leadership scenarios listed in the table below entitled, Leadership Scenarios, identify the leadership style (within the model which is provided) that would work best in the given situation. Be sure to justify your responses. (3 marks for each scenario)

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