Instructions: To understand leadership, you will need to have a sound foundation of past and evolving leadership theories. Research one of the leadership theories/Approaches listed below: • Trait Approach • Skills Approach

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BUS508 –MGT and Leadership II

Leadership Theories I Due: 11:59 pm on Sunday of Unit 2

Points: 100

Instructions:

To understand leadership, you will need to have a sound foundation of past and evolving

leadership theories. Research one of the leadership theories/Approaches listed below:

• Trait Approach

• Skills Approach

• Path-Goal Theory

• Behavioral Approach

• Leader-Member Exchange Theory

You are to define the theory/approach, create a list of advantages/disadvantages of each

theory and develop application examples. Also, apply each theory to your current position.

Please remember you need to provide the citation/reference for each particular theory (you

may use the reading materials for references).

Your paper should be 2-3 pages (excluding cover and reference pages) and must be

formatted in APA 7th edition.

Please see the attached Grading Rubric for more information.

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Grading Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (46-60)

Proficient (36-45)

Needs Improvement (0-35)

Content

Personal definition of theory is clear, comprehensive and well-developed. Advantages and disadvantages of each theory are discussed in detail. Outside resources are used to support the description and analysis of the application of the theory.

Personal definition of theory is clear and developed. Advantages and disadvantages of each side are discussed. Outside resources are used to support the description and analysis of the theory.

Definition of theory is vague or unclear. Advantages and/or disadvantages of each side are not discussed. No outside resources are used to support the description and analysis of the theory.

(17-20) (12-16) (0-11)

Skills Content, terminology, and details demonstrate thorough understanding of theory and course materials.

Content, terminology and details demonstrate an understanding of theory and course materials.

Content, terminology, and/or details are unclear or used improperly.

(8-10) (6-7) (0-5)

Presentation and Format

There are no errors in APA formatting.

There are 1-2 errors in APA formatting.

There are more than 2 errors in APA formatting.

Grammar and Mechanics

There are no spelling or grammatical mistakes.

There are 2-4 spelling and grammatical errors.

There are more than 4 spelling or grammatical errors.

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