Review Box 1.1, “The Evolution of Leadership Definitions,” in Ch. 1 (pp. 24–27) of Leadership: Theory and Practice.

Review Box 1.1, “The Evolution of Leadership Definitions,” in Ch. 1 (pp. 24–27) of Leadership: Theory and Practice.

Identify a problem in your organization or industry that can be explored or improved through a 21st-century leadership theory. You can use the problem you identified in your Week 1 assignment, or you can choose a different problem.

Write a 525- to 700-word analysis that includes the following:

• Describe the organizational problem.
• Describe the theory of leadership selected in relationship to an organizational problem using the Scholar-Practitioner-Leader model.
• Explain how the leadership theory might help mitigate the identified organizational problem.

Support all assertions with citations from peer-reviewed articles.

Note: A well-structured scholarly paragraph contains 3–5 sentences. Please refer to the MEAL Plan as a guide. Avoid the use of first-person language. You will be writing this analysis from a third-person perspective.

Consider the following: How will you organize your writing? What specific topics might be appropriate? Use APA formatted headings to demonstrate scholarly organization of content.

Incorporate feedback from previous weeks.

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and references.

Format your analysis according to current APA guidelines. Type directly into the attached template to ensure the assessment meets APA standards.

APA-Paper-Template-Doctoral-Level7-11-23.docx

View the rubric on the right hand of the screen prior to submitting the assignment.

Note: Remember to proofread your document, including grammar, punctuation, citations, and formatting.