Contemporary Leadership Paper Part 1
Resources: Internet or University Library and Ch. 1 & 13 of Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Select a contemporary public leader, either elected or appointed, that serves at the local, state, or federal level of government.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that covers the following:
· Describe how the public leader you selected transacts their leadership roles and responsibilities within the public organization they serve.
· Identify how the public leader you selected utilizes their leadership authority, power, and influence.
· Describe if the public leader you selected demonstrates ethical leadership when influencing and motivating others.
· Describe if the public leader that you selected kept the common good in mind.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Grading Guide Contemporary Leadership – Individual Week 1
Resources: Internet or University Library and Ch. 1 & 13 of Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Select a contemporary public leader, either elected or appointed, that serves at the local, state, or federal level of government.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that covers the following:
· Describe how the public leader you selected transacts their leadership roles and responsibilities within the public organization they serve.
· Identify how the public leader you selected utilizes their leadership authority, power, and influence.
· Describe if the public leader you selected demonstrates ethical leadership when influencing and motivating others.
· Describe if the public leader that you selected kept the common good in mind.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Grading Guide Contemporary Leadership – Individual Week 1
| Content 60 Percent | Points Earned 4.8/4.8 |
| Select a contemporary public leader, either elected or appointed, that serves at the local, state, or federal level of government. · Describe how the public leader you selected transacts their leadership roles and responsibilities within the public organization they serve. · Identify how the public leader you selected utilizes their leadership authority, power, and influence. · Describe if the public leader you selected demonstrates ethical leadership when influencing and motivating others. · Describe if the public leader that you selected kept the common good in mind. |
Comments: |
| Organization and Development 20 Percent | Points Earned 1.6/1.6 |
| · The paper is 700 to 1050 words in length. · The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis. · The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience. · The paper provides relevant background on the topic and uses visual aids appropriately and effectively. · The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. |
Comments: |
| Mechanics and Format 20 Percent | Points Earned 1.6/1.6 |
| · The assignment file is presentable and functional. · Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. · The paper–including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes–is consistent with APA guidelines. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and references. |
Comments: |
| Total Percent 100 | Total Earned 8/8 |
Contemporary Leadership Paper, Part 2
Resources: Using the contemporary public leader that was selected for the Week One Individual Assignment, the Internet or University Library, and Ch. 2, 3, 4, 5, & 12 of Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that covers the following:
· Describe which approach to leadership was used by the selected contemporary public leader (e.g. the trait approach, the skills approach, the behavioral approach, the situational approach, or the psychodynamic to leadership) and why that approach was successful for this public leader.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Grading Guide Contemporary Leadership – Individual Week 2
| Content 60 Percent | Points Earned 6/6 |
| Using the contemporary public leader that was selected for the Week One Individual Assignment, the Internet or University Library, and Ch. 2, 3, 4, 5, & 12 of Leadership: Theory and Practice, describe which approach to leadership was used by the selected contemporary public leader (e.g. the trait approach, the skills approach, the behavioral approach, the situational approach, or the psychodynamic to leadership) and why that approach was successful for this public leader. | Comments: |
| Organization and Development 20 Percent | Points Earned 2/2 |
| · The paper is 700 to 1050 words in length. · The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis. · The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience. · The paper provides relevant background on the topic and uses visual aids appropriately and effectively. · The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. |
Comments: |
| Mechanics and Format 20 Percent | Points Earned 2/2 |
| · The assignment file is presentable and functional. · Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. · The paper–including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes–is consistent with APA guidelines. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and references. |
Comments: |
| Total Percent 100 | Total Earned 10/10 |