Week 2 – Assignment
E?ecve Leadership
Three of the leaders profiled in Chapter 2
(Mother Teresa, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey) have started foundations,
schools, or other projects to support causes they believe in. Conduct online
research of a favorite celebrity or professional athlete who has also set up a
foundation or project for social good.
In your paper:
Describe the
foundation or project for social good.
Discuss how the foundation reflects the personal
values of the celebrity or athlete. Explain how the foundation or project is an
example of leadership integrity. Describe how the foundation or project
enhances the celebrity’s image.
Describe
whether integrity and image management are compatible.
The
paper:
Must be three to
four double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference
pages)
and formatted according to APA style as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and
number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with
critical thought.
Must end with a
conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least
three scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University
Library, in
addition to the text. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source.
Must document all
sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a
separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing
Center.
Carefully review the Grading
Rubric(http://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/4680/preview)for the criteria that will be used
to evaluate your assignment.
Waypoint Assignment
Submission
The Search for Leadership
You are the CEO of a major consumer technology
corporation. The company is global and offers remote employment, in addition to
numerous physical locations. It distributes the products through different
global wholesalers to reach retailers who in turn sell to the ultimate
consumer. Your job is to find a new president for the organization. The past
president has retired after 25 years of service. You will have to explain to
the board of directors what criteria will be used in the search for a new
company president.
In your paper:
Explain what being a leader is, and what traits
are needed to be an effective leader. Describe the type of leadership style and
skills needed for the position.
Analyze the
importance of attending to tasks and relationships.
Explain the importance of a leader following and
communicating a vision, and setting the tone. Examine the necessity for a
leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle
conflict and overcome obstacles.
Justify the needed ethical leadership traits for this position
The Final Paper
Must be five to six double-spaced pages in
length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
(https://awc.ashford.edu/index.html).
Must include a separate title page with the
following: Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and
number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with
critical thought.
Must end with a
conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least
five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University
Library, in
addition to the text. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.
Must document all
sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a
separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined
in the
Ashford Writing
Center.
