Choose a leader from history whom you admire. Then, write an essay discussing which of the following leadership styles correlates with the style employed by the leader you selected.
For this assignment, choose a leader from history whom you admire. Then, write an essay discussing which of the following leadership styles correlates with the style employed by the leader you selected. Explain why you believe he or she demonstrated that style. Only one style selection is required; it is not necessary to discuss each style listed below:
- laissez-faire,
- transactional,
- transformational,
- servant,
- authentic, and
- leader-member exchange.
Utilize the CSU Online Library to locate one journal article to use as a reference that supports your essay. Your paper should be at least one to two pages in length.
Be sure to include the rubric elements from the guidelines below:
- a clear and engaging introduction;
- clear and appropriate content, including strong evidence of critical thinking;
- organization that results in clarity and logical arrangement of points being discussed;
- clear and concise writing, free from grammatical and structural errors;
- academically sound, preferably peer-reviewed resources for support of discussion; and
- all sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format.
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Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the significance of the concept of leadership and the different leadership styles. 1.1 Analyze leadership approaches. 1.2 Describe the follower-focused leadership theories of servant leadership, authentic leadership,
and leader-member exchange (LMX).
Course/Unit Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
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Unit Lesson Article: “Transcending the Power of Hierarchy to Facilitate Shared
Leadership” Article: “The Impact of Transformational, Transactional and Non-
Leadership Styles on Employee Job Satisfaction in the German Hospitality Industry”
Unit I Essay
1.2
Unit Lesson Article: “Collectivism and religious affiliation as predictors of the
multidimensional measure of leader-member exchange” Article: “Educational middle change leadership in New Zealand: The
meat in the sandwich” Article: Reflections on creative leadership” Unit I Essay
Unit Lesson The content for this unit is presented through the below interactive presentations as well as videos. You will see text and hear audio. You may refer back to these lessons and videos as needed. Please note: Be sure to maximize your Internet browser so that you can view each individual lesson on a full screen, ensuring that all content is made visible. Click here to access the Unit I Interactive Lesson Presentation. Click here for a PDF of this lesson. Click here for a transcript of the Introduction Video. Click here for a transcript of the Unit I Alumni Video 1. Click here for a transcript of the Unit I Alumni Video 2.
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Introduction to Leadership
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Reading Assignment Please click here to access a resource for tips on locating resources in the online library. In order to access the resources below, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the CSU Online Library. Locate the following articles in the CSU Online Library under the ABI/INFORM Collection database and access the full-text PDF Read pages 741-756 (pages 1-16 in the PDF) of the following article on leadership: Barnes, B., Humphreys, J. H., Oyler, J. D., Pane Haden, S.,S., & Novicevic, M. M. (2013). Transcending the
power of hierarchy to facilitate shared leadership. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 34(8), 741-762. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest- com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/1441348699?accountid=33337
In this study of 300 adults, a significant positive relationship was found between the Multidimensional Measure of Leader-Member Exchange with collectivism and religious affiliation. Locate the following article, and read pages 1-4, through the section titled “Multidimensional Measure of Leader-Member Exchange ( LMX-MDM)”: Herrera, R., & Duncan, P. (2015). Collectivism and religious affiliation as predictors of the multidimensional
measure of leader-member exchange (LMX-MDM). Journal of Diversity Management (Online), 10(1), 1-12. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest- com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/1689322807?accountid=33337
In total, 10 middle leaders from the New Zealand higher education sector took part in a recent research project that examined successful change leadership in higher education. As part of that larger study, each middle leader answered questions about their views on being in the “middle” in their change leadership roles and their views on middle leadership in general. Locate the following article, and read pages 502-506 (pages 1-5 in the PDF), through the section titled “The Leadership/ Management Discourse”: Marshall, S. G. (2012). Educational middle change leadership in New Zealand: The meat in the sandwich.
The International Journal of Educational Management, 26(6), 502-528. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest- com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/1039694113?accountid=33337
This theoretical paper looks at the phenomenon of creative leadership by synthesizing concepts and constructs of creativity and leadership. Locate and read pages 1-10 of the following article on leadership: Sohmen, V. S. (2015). Reflections on creative leadership. International Journal of Global Business, 8(1), 1-14.
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Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. Tips on Reading Scholarly Articles Reading a scholarly journal article is a bit different from reading a textbook. Watch the following video with tips on how to read a journal article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEVftUdfKtQ
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Welcome – Introduction Please introduce yourself to your fellow classmates in the Student Break Room discussion forum. Feel free to share an introductory comment, a photo, or a link to a YouTube video or Podcast. (It does not have to be a photo of yourself; you could share a picture of your pet or something you like that relates to your introduction.)
Choose a leader from history whom you admire. Then, write an essay discussing which of the following leadership styles correlates with the style employed by the leader you selected.