Homework 2
Homework #2 – Short Paper “My Leader”
Using a leader you have had at some point in time in your
career, describe her/him by applying the leadership theories presented in the
next module. DO NOT use a relative or some leader with whom you have NOT had
any direct contact. For example — do not use Obama, Bush, Clinton (unless you
actually have been in their inner circle and can speak from f2f experience, and
do not use your father or any other relative.)
If you have any doubts about your selection check with me please.
FYI – for example simply declaring your leader uses the
democratic style – or the autocratic style – or the laissez faire style is too
simplistic and not at all adequate. These three styles are broad umbrella
styles that do not provide much detail. There are many leadership styles that
allow a much greater detailed analysis of a leader’s style. Make sure that you
have read the leadership style lecture to get an in-depth picture of the many
choices there are to describe a leader’s style. It is not unusual for a leader to
use parts of several styles.
Use examples of the leader’s behavior to identify what
theories or parts of theories your leader used. Check Daft for clarification of
these items
Provide an introductory paragraph to explain what you will
be addressing in the paper.
How did your leader manage diversity? Use specific examples
of your leader’s behavior.
Was your leader ethical? Give an example of an ethical act
by your leader.
Was your leader concerned about the impact the organization
had on the consumer? (Social responsibility)
What do you believe were your leader’s values — provide
examples of the leader’s behavior to support the value.
At what stage in the organizations “lifecycle” was your
organization. Provide examples that support the placement of your organization
in that stage. Did your leader manage appropriately for the stage of the
organization? Daft Ch – 9
What was the culture in your organization and what did your
leader do to enhance the culture — or did your leader tend to destroy the
culture? Make sure you use the culture designations that are described in Daft
pp 398-403 –Ch – 10
Provide the leadership theory (or theories) that most
accurately reflects your leader’s style
Examples of your leader’s behavior would help in answering
most of the above questions.
Then:
What aspects of this leader did you admire and why?
What aspects did you dislike and why?
Give some examples of the leader’s behavior to illustrate
your points.
Keep the paper to about 4-5 double spaced pages. Use New
Times Roman and a 12 font. Use at least three outside credible sources. It is
expected you will include at least three outside references in addition to any
text references you may use.
Please make sure that if you must refer to yourself that you
do so in third person except when you say – “my leader”. This is a change from the first paper you
wrote. Please double space and use New Times Roman 12 font.
Upload your paper as a file and use the file name as
follows:
Example: Klisch-LeaderP
(Your last name – leader P)
You must submit papers as a Microsoft WORD doc.
Hints for the grading for this paper.
It is much more challenging to write a good short paper. You
need to address the required information clearly and completely without
superfluous information cluttering the content. BE SUCCINCT AND TO THE POINT
Make sure your grammar is correct. This will play an
important part in the grading of your paper.
Make sure you search for the right APA format for your
references. Again, this will have a direct impact on your overall grade.
Make sure that you address the criteria listed above. Even
if your paper is excellent BUT it does not address the criteria it will have a
direct negative effect on your grade.
Use the required file name for your document when you upload
to your folder
DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES YOU MADE IN THE FIRST PAPER.
Improving the structure and content on each succeeding paper is expected.
