Journals

A. What leadership model, style, or theory best describes you as a leader? Why? Give examples using the terms and concepts in your textbook.1) Skills Approach 2) Situational Approach 3) Behavioral Approach 4) Trait Approach 5) Path-Goal Approach B. What are your most distinguishing leadership traits? What traits do you strive to learn to develop?C. As a follower, what leadership approach do you prefer from your leader?D. What leadership model or theory best describes how you influence others? Give examples. E. Based on your self-assessments, your current leadership and motivational skills, and the knowledge you have gained from the course materials, what goals will you set and what plan of action will you implement to improve your (1) leadership and (2) motivation? Include the type of leadership theory or model you intend to implement to achieve your goals.F. Explain the steps you need to take to complete each of these self-improvement goals?

There are five primary types of leadership: Transformational, Authoritarian, Delegative, Transactional, and Participative. In your initial post: Explain your leadership style. Which of the five primary types of leadership most closely aligns with your style? Why did you pick that style? Why is it the best leadership style for the sector of the economy you choose to work in? (This can either be with your current job or the job you plan to work in after you graduate.) Should leaders change their leadership style to adapt to different circumstances? Why or why not?

What do you think is the best leadership style? Why? Cite 3 reasons and relate to our current situation.   References:   Autocratic Leadership Also called the authoritarian style of leadership, this type of leader is someone who is focused almost entirely on results and efficiency. They often make decisions alone or with a small, trusted group and expect employees to do exactly what they’re asked. Closely supervises and controls people when they perform certain tasks. The Democratic LEADERSHIP Includes one or more people in the decision making process of determining what to do and how to do it. Maintains the final decision making authority. Balances production and people issues Builds a working team of employees Team approach: involves subordinates Organization is a vehicle for carrying out plans Laissez-faire or hands-off Leadership This leadership style is the opposite of the autocratic leadership type, focusing mostly on delegating many tasks to team members and providing…

The role of an executive-level leader differs from that of a department-level leader. Identify the characteristics of an effective leader at each level. Compare and contrast the two, giving at least two examples for leadership style and leadership characteristics.

You have just returned from a conference on leadership held in the lovely Southside of Chicago. You heard from a diverse range of interesting speakers such as Aaron ‘T-Bone’ Walker and Barrelhouse Chuck. However, it was Albert Collins talk on Authentic Leadership which you found the most interesting. Albert was quite critical of Authentic Leadership and since your boss, Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater, wants to know more, he has asked you to prepare a summary for him. Outline the core criticisms of Authentic Leadership in practice AND as a theoretical framework in a memo to your boss. (400 words)

After listening to the video on Leadership and Change Management, consider your readings across the course with a special eye to the readings on leadership.  Answer the following questions: Select one approach to leadership and one style of leadership. Define the leadership approach and the leadership style selected.  Share a leader who displays the approach defined.  Share a leader who displays the leadership style defined.  Include why this leader was chosen. How do you think the leader you have identified manages change in their organization?  Share an example of how this leader's company has dealt with change.

In the analysis and the evaluation of the leadership of Jeff Bezos CEO of AMAZON. Part two The second part of the assignment requires you to critically evaluate the leadership of Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon. You should consider the effectiveness of Bezos’ leadership qualities from the perspectives of the leadership theories explored on the module. Your essay could consider the following theories; trait and behavioural theories, situational and contingency theory, transformational and transactional leadership, distributed leadership, ethical leadership and critical leadership perspectives. You should read widely on theories of leadership, styles of leadership and critical leadership, and apply these critically to Jeff Bezos. You should also incorporate a regard for the ethics of leadership. Sources relating Bezos’s leadership style are available on this Moodle Page. It is important you read these in-depth in the context of the leadership theories we are exploring…

The basic leadership styles are autocratic, democratic, and free-rein leadership. The best leadership style depends on three elements: the leader, the followers, and the situation.’ Discuss how these elements determine the effectiveness of a leadership style and provide examples

Provide a brief introduction of your selected leaders. What is his/her leadership style? Compare and contrast your leadership style with him/her. Explain with the help of real-life situations/examples from his/her personal, work, and political life. What were their most important skills as a leader and how do you relate those skills to yours? Explain.

LEADERSHIP STYLES Make a summary of the topic discussed in the article Explain each leadership style and give examples. For each leadership style, mention what are the strengths and what are the weaknesses, according to the author.