The overall purpose of this paper is to examine leadership. In the first part of the analysis you would discuss why leadership is a fundamental part of an organization. Next you would pickoneleadership theory that you find interesting. Define and discuss this theory (i.e. characteristics or components of this theory). Then for the final part of the analysis discuss how your chosen theory could benefit either your own organization or an organization in general by providing specific examples that connect to the characteristics of your chosen theory.
NOTE:
You only need to pick one theory. However within some of the theories there are sub-groups of the theory. For example Situational theories has Path-Goal theory and Fiedler’s Contingency Model. You would only need to pick one. You would not have to explain both Path-Goal theory and Fiedlers model. Nevertheless you can note in your paper that it is falls under the Situational theories.<– I hope this makes sense if it doesn't just email me.
Some of the leadership theories that do not have subgroups are Trait Behavioral and Servant theory (just to name a few).
Furthermore you do not have to discuss every single characteristic within your chosen theory. Just focus on a few that you think are important.
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Criteria:
This paper must be at least 5 pages of content (not including the cover page or reference page) and completed in APA format (6th edition). Aside from utilizing the text as a source you are required to use at least 2 additional scholarly resources. Check out the library database online to help find articles. Please provide paper in Word document format.
Your paper must include the following:
oWhy is leadership a fundamental part of an organization (discuss leadership in general not your chosen theory)
oDiscussion of chosen leadership theory (define discuss components/characteristics of the theory)
oDiscuss how your chosen theory could benefit either your own organization or an organization in general by providing specific examples that connect to the characteristics of your chosen theory. (Note: you do not have to discuss every single characteristic of your chosen theory just pick a few to focus on).
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