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 (Links to an
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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
