Key Concepts of Leadership

Focus of the Final Paper

For the final paper, you will examine key concepts of leadership 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). Include the following in your paper:
**(I am a male currently in the military. If you need any guidance on my actual job or more specific details feel free to ask. I am also a member of an intramural softball team if that is easier to write on)**

1. Apply one of the leadership theories from the course text to the organization. Explain how the theory works and include an example.
2. 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?
3. Evaluate the role and effectiveness of transformational and transactional leadership in the organization. Support your (claims, points?) with examples (from?).
4. Assess the traits and characteristics of an effective team leader within the organization.
5. Explain how the leadership supports vision, mission, and strategy in the organization.
6. If you were the leader in the organization, what would you change and why?

The Final Paper:

– Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style.
– 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.

Course Text:
Weiss, J. W. (2015). An introduction to leadership. (2nd ed.).