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 pick one leadership 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.
Criteria:
This paper must 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:
- Cover page
- Introduction (1 to 2 paragraph maximum)
- Purpose Statement (2 to 3 sentences)
- Analysis (3.5 to 4 page maximum)
o Why is leadership a fundamental part of an organization
o Discussion of chosen leadership theory (define, discuss components/characteristics of the theory)
o 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 do not have to discuss every single characteristic of your chosen theory, just pick a few to focus on).
- Conclusion (1 to 2 paragraph maximum)
- Reference page
