Define and discuss contemporary management and leadership, and critically analyze a chosen leadership profile

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Task: Define and discuss contemporary management and leadership, and critically analyze a chosen leadership profile.
• This assignment should be completed individually.
TASK DESCRIPTION:
• Define contemporary management and leadership. Discuss the current roles and responsibilities of managers vs. those of
leaders, in organizations. 40% of total MT grade
• Choose a 20/21st. century leader and research his/her profile, focusing on the skills and traits (at least 2 of each), which make
them an effective leader. Justify your choice and support your analysis with specific examples. 60% of total MT grade
Expected table of contents:
– Introduction
– What is management?
– What is leadership?
– Key similarities and differences between the two concepts.
– Current roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders.
– Chosen leader’s profile introduction and background information.
– Discussion of key skills and traits that make them an effective leader (including examples and justification)
– Conclusions
– Bibliography
– The assignment should be written in the form of an essay and submitted via turnitin.
Formalities:
• Word-count: 3000 words
• Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total word-count.
• Font: Arial 12 pts.

Describe and develop an overview of two public leaders—one male and one female—that embody your ideal of a public leader and the leadership theories and styles that they manifest.

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Define what a public leader is. Cite experiences and research to support your assertions.
Based on your readings, describe and develop an overview of two public leaders—one male and one female—that embody your ideal of a public
leader and the leadership theories and styles that they manifest.
Reflect on the events of the 1990s and the tremendous social and governmental changes that happened at that time. Discuss the roles of Nelson
Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and F. W. de Klerk in facilitating change, recognizing diversity, and leading courageously.
Discuss gender diversity in the workplace, including the increasing numbers of women in the workplace and leadership positions. If you’ve ever had a
leader of another gender, discuss the pros and cons of your experience.
Suggest one key strength or weakness that could influence your ability to be a public leader.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the lefthand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate how to effectively lead and motivate teams in diverse public environments

Determine two leadership theories and two leadership styles that support the definition of a public leader. Provide a rationale for your response.

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Determine two leadership theories and two leadership styles that support the definition of a public leader. Provide a rationale for your response.
Discuss the differences, if any, between successful leaders in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Cite experiences and research to support
your assertions.
Some think leadership is a born ability. Some think leadership can be learned. Some think leadership is a product of a need or challenge. What do
you think? Cite experiences and research to support your assertions.

Describe a policy-relevant problem and clearly state it as a policy-relevant question. Describes the symptoms, magnitude, and consequences of the problem you are analyzing. Discuss the the plausible goals for a policy-level intervention of this problem

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Describe a policy-relevant problem and clearly state it as a policy-relevant question
Describes the symptoms, magnitude, and consequences of the problem you are analyzing
Discuss the the plausible goals for a policy-level intervention of this problem
Describe the primary stakeholders for the policy issue and each of their interests
Explain the expected agreements and conflicts among stakeholders on the goals for a policy-level intervention
Summarize the major policy-level interventions that have already been attempted related to this issue, including the strengths and weaknesses of each intervention
Discuss three or four principle policy alternatives (existing or possible), including the major strengths and weaknesses of each alternative
Explain the criteria upon which the policy alternatives should be evaluated
Discuss the predicted outcomes for each alternative based on the specified evaluation criteria
Identify the important tradeoffs to consider between the alternatives

Describe the institutional capacity for implementing the various alternatives
Recommend one policy alternative that is clearly superior to the others

Discuss strategies for implementing the recommended policy alternative

Explain how the success of the recommended policy alternative could be evaluated if implemented

Start off on the right foot by establishing a local government, a judicial system, and a law enforcement system. Describe the type of local government you would establish (e.g., county, city), the form of that government (e.g., township, municipal charter), the management system

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A privately owned island off the coast of Florida has been left to you by the eccentric owner who recently died. The island is large enough for several small communities to be developed. You want to start off on the right foot by establishing a local government, a judicial system, and a law enforcement system. The only stipulation is that you cannot be the dictator of the island.
For the Unit V Mini Project, you will describe the following points:
• the type of local government you would establish (e.g., county, city),
• the form of that government (e.g., township, municipal charter),
• the management system (e.g., commission, mayor, council),
• how leadership positions would be instated (e.g., appointment, election),
• the type of law enforcement and judicial system you would put into place, and
• your rehabilitation system for any criminal offender.
You can mix and match your government, judicial, and law enforcement decisions, but you must fully explain the reasons why you chose the types of systems. You must also address how your government would work with other governments/agencies and in what ways.

Could you determine any conservative or liberal leanings by the members based on their comments or vote? What community services were addressed in the meeting? In what ways did the council/commission discuss supporting those services?

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Attend a city or county council/commission meeting and present its topics, relevant discussion, and outcome. Provide an analysis of and response to the meeting and whether you agreed with the steps/actions taken by the council/commission, and explain why you agreed or disagreed.
For students unable to attend in person, viewing a meeting online is an acceptable substitute.
The name of the council/commission, location, date, and URL (if applicable) must be included on your title page. Your paper must be at least two pages in length. Include a copy of the official meeting agenda as your supporting documentation.
Be sure to include the following in your paper:
• agenda items,
• items that required a vote and the outcome of those votes,
• any contentious issues and analysis of the problem, and
• any items of particular interest.
Address the following questions:
• Could you determine any conservative or liberal leanings by the members based on their comments or vote?
• What community services were addressed in the meeting? In what ways did the council/commission discuss supporting those services?
• In what ways did individuals in the political minority influence decisions made at this meeting?
• Was the meeting what you expected? Would you have voted with the majority? Elaborate on your response.

In what ways does the concept of governance assist in assessing the problems and the potentials of cities of the South? Provide a critical discussion of key urban governance strategies that are promoted in these cities

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In what ways does the concept of governance assist in assessing the problems and the potentials of cities of the South? Provide a critical discussion of key urban governance strategies that are promoted in these cities the paper is on governance. the literature that should be used for writing is uploaded. these attachments by authors are mandatory to use intro from them. Richard Ballard Frank Hendriks as for the south Africa context please use the – Christoph Haferburg & Marie Huchzermeyer (eds.) and other papers that are attached. The document should have an Essay structure and introduction main and conclusion.

Why is charismatic leadership considered a double-edged sword that requires careful monitoring to avert abuse? Provide two (2) reasons and one (1) original example illustrating this phenomenon.

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ASSIGNMENT 04

BU450  Leadership Skills

Part A

Describe charismatic leadership in your own words.

Part B

Explain what is meant by the statement that charismatic leaders use active impression management with their followers to support their image. Provide and elaborate on one (1) original example.

Part C

Access the following article using ProQuest, the Ashworth College online library:

Elrod, D.J. (Aug 2012). The Importance of Being Authentic. Strategic Finance,(94. 2), pp. 14-16.

http://search.proquest.com/docview/1034607363/1421F5DA359502A0DC2/1?accountid=45844

 

NOTE: To access ProQuest articles, you MUST first open a Web browser window to the Ashworth College Library; otherwise, you will be denied access to the articles when you click the links. Once your browser is open to the Ashworth College Library, simply click on the link for the article you need to read.

Respond to the following:

  1. In your own words, describe what it means to be an authentic leader.
  2. Why is authenticity important for leaders? Provide two (2) reasons.

Part D

Why is charismatic leadership considered a double-edged sword that requires careful monitoring to avert abuse? Provide two (2) reasons and one (1) original example illustrating this phenomenon.

Explain how your leadership philosophy will influence your approach to addressing each leadership challenge.

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MSCI-4132 Transition to Lieutenant Spring 2020
ANNEX C: LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY PAPER (LPP) – 200 points
Length: 8-10 pages assembled as follows: 1) 01 page maximum – Leadership Philosophy Memorandum 2) 07-09 pages – Leadership Philosophy Essay (double-spaced) (12 pt. font; 1” margins; not counting title or reference pages)
Turn-in: Submit your assignment via email (required) as one, complete document, as a Microsoft Word document with your name and cadet ID on the cover page, but do not include your name on the page header. Adhere to any additional submission instructions provided by your instructor.
Assignment Overview: The final writing assignment of MSCI-4132 asks you to answer the question “How will I lead?” If done well, your philosophy will describe what your subordinates can expect from you as a leader, convince the reader that your leadership priorities are supported by appropriate theories/frameworks, and inspire the reader to follow you.
Leadership Philosophy Memorandum: (01-page maximum) Envision yourself as a new platoon leader (2LT) in a specific company at a specific duty station. Your battalion commander wants to know more about how you aspire to lead within her unit and has requested a 01-page memorandum with ‘SUBJECT: How I Will Lead.’ Discuss at least three (03) personal leadership tenets (principles), which can be a single word or a phrase of importance to you. Your memo must clearly identify and define each tenet and explain their importance to effective leadership. Your memo should describe the leader you aspire to be and the leadership you will hold yourself accountable to provide. Complete the memorandum with formatting in accordance with AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence); use the ‘MEMORANDUM FOR:’ format. You may use fictional information for your unit address and office symbol.
Leadership Philosophy Support Essay: (07-09 pages) Your commander is also interested in why you believe each tenet is important to your effectiveness as a leader. She requests an argumentative essay answering the following prompt: Describe the relevance and importance of your leadership tenets. Support your argument with four (04) specific kinds of evidence:
1. Support your argument by reflecting on relevant, compelling experiences or examples you witnessed first-hand. For each tenet, explain how a specific leadership experience developed your perspective on that tenet. 2. Support your argument by grounding your tenets in concepts or theories from MSCI-4132. Explain how specific concepts or theories from the course support the relevance and importance of your tenets.
3. Explain how your mentor influenced the selection of your tenets.
4. Support your argument by visualizing future implementation of your leadership tenets. Considering your specific situation as a new platoon leader (branch, unit type, missions, locations, etc.), describe at least three leadership challenges you might face. Explain how your leadership philosophy will influence your approach to addressing each leadership challenge.
Documentation & Assessment:
You must correctly document sources in accordance with guidelines articulated earlier in this course guide.

Define and identify the tenants of ethical leadership-Identify and exercise ethical decision making in the context of leadership.

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Need to provide a 4-page background information report about the 2001 Enron Scandal. Identify the problems and provide details about the underlying causes of the problem. Make sure to describe an outline of events. What ever some unethical issues? You will be required to filter, apply, and distill the concept presented in any of the chapter textbook (chapters 1-12), including course objectives and outcomes.

Reference page: You will submit 3 Ethical Leadership-related sources in addition to your textbook (“Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting light or Shadow”, Sixth Edition, Craig E. Johnson, 2018) for a total of 4 sources.

Course name: PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
Course objectives and outcomes:
• Define and identify the tenants of ethical leadership.
• Identify and exercise ethical decision making in the context of leadership.
• Assess the ethical climate of an organization.
• Characterize appropriate responses to ethical crises.