Option 1: Based on the weekly readings, how would you define and describe “leadership”? In your definition, be sure to address the following:   The role the leader plays in an organization.   The most effective leadership type (Traditional, Participative, Individualistic).   Option 2: Evaluate your favorite leader in history. Evaluate them based on the […]

You have learned a lot of things about leadership in this course. You learned about theory, and about the practical applications of leadership in the workplace, in teams, and in parenting situations. But now, you will discuss the theory or concept that you will most likely apply to one of your roles as a leader. […]

Option 1: There is a lot of stigma surrounding being a follower. In fact, many people don’t want to be called a follower. But just as leadership is an art, so is followership. Complete exercise 18-4, “Putting Your Best Foot Forward,” and do the following:   Report your score.   Give the evaluation.   Discuss […]

Option 1: In your textbook, there are three charts that represent manager level and the distribution of their task allocations (Exercise 14-4). Do you think that these task allocations are accurate for the level of management? If they are accurate, please provide two examples to support your stance. If you don’t feel that these distributions […]

When practicing the Art of Listening, of the 10 principles to employ, do the following:   Define and describe two of the ten principles that you need to improve upon.   How will you use two these principles at work?   From your observations, how has lack (either your lack of those of others) of […]

After completing the Matching Game in the Team Members section (i.e. the one where you matched team member labeled as encourager, clarifier, etc. with their description)  in the lesson answer each of the following:   Which of the positive team members are you most like?   Of the negative team members, which are you most […]

Option 1: At what age did you reach each level of Kohlberg’s Moral Development? Be sure to provide an example for each stage that you have successfully resolved. Based on what you have discussed, where are you currently, and which stage do you think you will achieve by the time you are 75 years of […]

Of the theories presented in the chapter readings, which theory of leadership most accurately explains effective leadership in your opinion? Does the peer-reviewed literature agree with your opinion? If so, how? If not, why not?   Follow-Up Post Instructions   Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue […]

Option 1: Based on the weekly readings, how would you define and describe “leadership”? In your definition, be sure to address the following:   The role the leader plays in an organization.   The most effective leadership type (Traditional, Participative, Individualistic).   Option 2: Evaluate your favorite leader in history. Evaluate them based on the […]

Your CEO is looking for someone to head up the Potato-Smashing department. This person must be highly critical, and a bit pessimistic. They also need to be dutiful and willing to follow instructions at all cost. High attention to detail, and more focus on the tasks of potato smashing than the people doing the smashing! […]