Mgt:460 discussion 1&2

1. Leadership for today and the future: 
   
   1. Chapter 1: Leadership, Key Ideas and Concepts   

Recommended Resources

Articles

1. Longenecker, Clinton N O. (2011).  Characteristics of really bad bosses. Industrial Management, 53 ( 5)10-15. Retrieved from EBSCO (Business Source Complete). 

Discussions
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1. Ethical Practices
   
   Ethics are the foundation of successful leadership in business and the reputation of a business is impacted by its leaders’ ethical practices.  Find two articles in the Ashford Library to share with the class; one on ethical leadership practices and the other on unethical leadership practices. Summarize your findings on the impact of the respective business’ reputation on the public.  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with constructive ideas, comments, or suggestions. 
2. Need for Change
   
   Discuss a situation when a leader refused to change their leadership style or did not recognize a need for change in order to achieve desired results.  What were the reasons for the change?  What were the results? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with constructive ideas, comments, or suggestions.