Your major will in part come from the Week One lesson. However other lessons will be incorporated as you work on the paper.
Last week we were introduced to the definition of leadership from a communication perspective. The communication perspective of leadership focuses on the communication style of the leader as the defining attribute of the leader. Johnson and Hackman (2018)’s four primary definitional themes of leadership describe the leader according to who the leader is (the trait theory); how the leader acts in situations (situational leadership); the influence of the leader on others (transformational leadership); and how the leader collaborates with followers (servant leadership).Please note that while there are other leadership styles beyond these four, Johnson and Hackman (2018) take these four as broad categories which encompass distinct styles.
For your Research Paper you need to research on servant leadership OR any one of the four definitional themes of leadership, (trait leadership; situational leadership; transformational leadership) and write an 11 –12 paper.
Please make sureyour paper covers the following:
- A clear definition of the leadership style that you have chosen – please find different literature sources, such as books, or journal articles from which to find definitions. From the definitions that you include in your paper, select the one which you think best describes the leadership style that you have selected.
- A description of this leadership style in detail, – again, use several literature sources.
- Inclusion of a theory which best explains this leadership style – please use the leadership theories which are in the course textbook.
- An identification of an individual who best embodies this leadership style – explainthe specific attributes of this person, or actionswhich justify your application of this leadership style on this individual
Your paper should be 11- 12 pages long. It should be written as a college paper; meaning that it should be double spaced, spell-checked, with correct grammar. It should include 6-8 academic citations sources and should be formatted using APA 7TH edition.
Comprehension and Application Rubric
Applied to Motivation and Influence
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Connections to Discipline
Sees (makes) connections across disciplines, perspectives |
The paper thoroughly compares and contrastscharismatic versus transformation leadership.
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The paper discusses charismatic and transformation leadership, but does not compare and contrast them.
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The paper reflects little knowledge of charismatic and transformational leadership.
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Connections to Experience
Connects relevant experience and academic knowledge. |
The paper describes someone who is credible and someone who is not credible. Then using the material in the text, the student indicates why the person is credible and why the other one is not credible.
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The paper describes someone who is credible and someone who is not, but there is little application of the text.
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The paper reflects little knowledge of credibility or does not give an example.
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Reflection and Self-Assessment
Demonstrates a developing sense of self as a learner, building on prior experiences to respond to new and challenging contexts (may be evident in self-assessment, reflective, or creative work) |
The paper thoroughly analyzes the student’s language to determine if he is being powerful or unpowerful. The paper gives both positive and negative examples of language.
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Paper gives personal examples of powerful language, but does not give negative examples.
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Paper reflects little analysis of the student’s communication.
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Transfer
Adapts and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations. |
The student devises a personal plan which will allow him to influence his employees. The plan is thorough and comprehensive utilizing much of the material in the text. This discussion is not a repetition of the previous questions.
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The student has a basic plan for increasing his or her influence using the text. The plan lacks details and development. Important material from the text is missing.
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The plan for increasing influence does not include much material from the text.
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| Integrated Communication | APA format is used accurately and consistently. Paper reflects good grammar, spelling, syntax, and writing technique. | APA format is used accurately most of the time. Paper reflects good grammar, spelling, and writing technique. | APA format is not used to an acceptable level. Paper may include grammar, spelling, documentation, or writing technique problems. |
(Adapted from Dr. Melody Hufman)
munication Perspective. (7th Edition). Long Grove: Waveland Press Inc.
