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Essay Instructions: Background:

We are all familiar with the concepts of transformational and transactional leadership, terms which were coined by James MacGregor Burns in his classic Leadership which was published in 1978. In this assignment, we will analyze two leaders who typify these two types of leadership.


Required Reading:

Huse, T.D. (2003). Transformational Leadership in the Era of Change. Retrieved from http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA416126

Ismail, A., Mohamed, H. A., Sulaiman, A. Z., Mohamad, M. H., & Yusuf, M. H. (2011). An empirical study of the relationship between transformational leadership, empowerment and organizational commitment. Business and Economic Research Journal, 2(1), 89-108. Retrieved from ProQuest.

Ivey, G. W., & Kline, T. B. (2010). Transformational and active transactional leadership in the Canadian military. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 246-262. Retrieved from ProQuest.

Kaifi, B.A., & Mujtaba, B.G. (2010). Transformational leadership of Afghans and Americans. Journal of Service Science and Management, 3(1), 150-159. Retrieved from ProQuest.

Mujtaba, B. G. (2010). An examination of Bahamian respondents' task and relationship orientations: Do males have a significantly different score than females? Journal of Diversity Management, 5(3), 35-42. Retrieved from ProQuest.

Thomson, G. S. (2011). Breaking the glass ceiling: Female leaders in the global marketplace. IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development, 8(1), 51-64. Retrieved from ProQuest.

YouTube Video: Reagan?s Transformational Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puB0Bnt5xfY&feature=related


Assignment:

Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a paper in which you:

Analyze the key characteristics of transformational and transactional leadership and apply them to two leaders of your choice.


Keys to the Assignment:

The key aspects of this assignment that, at a mimimum, should be covered in your paper, include:
?Select two leaders (from the US or international) who you consider to be examples of transactional and transformational leadership.
?Conduct independent research on these individuals and create a profile that addresses the following: ?What makes one leader transactional and the other transformational?
?What added value does each bring to their organizations?
?What conditions and organizational contingencies influence whether a transactional or transformational leadership style would be most effective?
?Considering your answer above, compare the effectiveness of both leaders you profiled in their given environments. Was their leadership style appropriate?


Assignment Expectations:

Your paper will be evaluated on the following points:
?Precision - Does the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?
?Breadth - Is the full breadth of the subject, i.e., the Keys to the Assignment, addressed?
?Depth - Does the paper address the topic in sufficient depth and include the background readings and other background resources as references?
?Critical thinking - Is the subject thought about critically, i.e., accurately, logically, relevantly, and precisely?
?Clarity - Is the writing clear and are the concepts articulated properly? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the questions or are points conveyed through excessive use of quotations?
?Organization - Is the paper well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are headings included in all papers longer than two pages?
?Referencing (citations and references) - Does the paper include citations and quotation marks where appropriate? Are the references from the background readings and assignment present and properly cited? Are all the references listed in the bibliography present and referred to via citation?

Essay Instructions: Final Paper

Focus of the Final Paper

For the final paper you will examine key concepts of leadership either in your place of work or in a social organization to which you may belong that has leadership concepts (Rotary club, athletic team, scout leader, etc). In the paper you will include the following:

Apply one of the leadership theories from the course text to the organization. Explain how the theory works, including an example.
Explain the effect of power and influence on followers that the leader of the organization has. Are the followers receptive? Would you recommend another strategy? Explain. If not, why not?
Evaluate the role and effectiveness of transformational and transactional leadership in the organization. Support with examples.
Assess the traits and characteristics of an effective team leader within the organization.
Explain how the leadership supports vision, mission, and strategy in the organization.
If you were the leader in the organization, what would you change and why?
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student?s name
Course name and number
Instructor?s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least three scholarly sources (other than the text), including a minimum of one from the Ashford Online Library.

Essay Instructions: You will examine key concepts of leadership the U.S. In the paper, you will include the following:
Apply the charismatic leadership to the organization. Explain how the theory works and include an example.
Explain the effect of power and influence that leaders have on followers in the organization. Are the followers receptive? Would you recommend another strategy? Explain your reasoning. If not, why not?
Evaluate the role and effectiveness of transformational and transactional leadership in the organization. Support your (claims, points?) with examples (from?).
Assess the traits and characteristics of an effective team leader within the organization.
Explain how the leadership supports vision, mission, and strategy in the organization.
If you were the leader in the organization, what would you change and why? Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style

Essay Instructions: examine key concepts of leadership either in your place of work or in a social organization to which you may belong that has leadership concepts (Rotary club, athletic team, scout leader, etc). In the paper you will include the following:
? Apply one of the leadership theories from the course text to the organization. Explain how the theory works, including an example.
? Explain the effect of power and influence on followers that the leader of the organization has. Are the followers receptive? Would you recommend another strategy? Explain. If not, why not?
? Evaluate the role and effectiveness of transformational and transactional leadership in the organization. Support with examples.
? Assess the traits and characteristics of an effective team leader within the organization.
? Explain how the leadership supports vision, mission, and strategy in the organization.
? If you were the leader in the organization, what would you change and why?
Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:
1. Must Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student?s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor?s name
o Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least three scholarly sources