management analytical

ANALYTICAL LEADERSHIP PAPER (ESSAY)

A s signment due date

Your assignment is to complete an analysis paper (essay) which is due the Wednesday

of the last week of the course by 11:30 p.m.(2330hrs). This gives me time to assess it and give you feedback. In the list below I have some source options for this paper.

R e sources for the essay

If you desire to use any of the books provided in this assignment you may do so. A publication list is provided below. You are NOT required to buy the book. You can use libraries or other research sources to acquire these publications. If you do not have

access to a library, bookstore, or other research source you can also complete the assignment by using these leadership publications provided in these links:

http://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NatureLeadership.pdf (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1036&context=managementfa cpub (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

http://www.leadershipeducators.org/Resources/Documents/Conferences/Minneapolis/In novationandLeadership.pdf (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

Ma jor essay requirement

The requirement exits, regardless of publication or media source, to identify the author's (authors) purpose (theme, thesis) for the publication, its major principles and concepts, and describe how those themes, principles, and concepts relate to the

themes, principles and concepts presented by DuBrin, or other leadership sources, in the course.

Publication and source conditions

If you choose to use one of the internet provided sources you have to comply with all copyright laws and properly cite all material. These publications have

ownership/author rights, and no one violates those rights. You can access these publications for your own personal, one time use but DO NOT download these documents and provide them to any other person or organization.

Other leadership research options

If you have a leadership related book that YOU want to research and analyze OTHER than the ones presented here, just let me know. You should provide me a brief synopsis of the publication and its applicability to leadership. I don't want you to choose something that you have previously submitted as work in another academic course or

curriculum. (REMEMBER: academic honesty is a MUST and Turnitin can usually pick up on previous submissions of academic work.)

Leadership film options

I have also provided some films that you can choose from to complete this assignment. Again, if you have access to libraries or other media sources you can use these films without purchase.

Required analysis

If you choose a written publication or a film, I am looking for deep analysis on the elements and concepts of leadership and how they are exhibited within that publication or film. I don’t want a book or film review or synopsis. You identify the author's (authors) purpose (theme, thesis) for the publication, its major principles and concepts, and describe how those themes, principles, and concepts relate to the themes,

principles and concepts presented by DuBrin in the course book or other leadership resources. For a film it is the same, you identify filmmaker's purpose (theme, thesis), its major leadership elements (in film these leadership elements, principles, and concepts are often sublime or shrouded within the films presentation) and then compare those

elements to those in the DuBrin course book or other leadership resources. Film can be a very insightful media for illustrating influence, authority, power, and motivation, all elements of leadership. This is an analysis your critical thinking!

Technical (formatting) requirements:

• The paper is submitted as a word document attached to the assignment. • The writing style and formatting of the paper is up to you (MLA; APA; Turabian;

Harvard). • Length: 9-12 pages not including the cover page and reference page.

• Double- spaced, 12-point font • Must include, at a minimum:

✓ cover page with your name and title of essay (not included in the page count)

✓ introduction ✓ discussion ✓ conclusion ✓ reference or source page (not included in the page count)

NOTE: After you have reviewed your paper for the requirements, misspellings, syntax errors and page numbers ensure you have someone

else read the paper.

B O OKS:

• It's All politics: Winning in a World Where Hard Work and Talent Aren't Enough by Kathleen Kelley Reardon ( 2006)

• Tribal leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright (2011)

• The Zen leader: 10 Ways to Go From Barely Managing to Leading Fearlessly by Ginny Whitelaw (Apr 22, 2012)

• Just Ask Leadership: Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions by Gary B. Cohen (2015)

• Work With Me: A New Lens on Leading the Multigenerational Workforce, Debra S. Magnuson and Lora S. Alexander (2008)

• The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive Bosses and Corrupt Politicians--and How We Can Survive Them, Jean Lipman=Blumen (2006),

• Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead, Jim Mattis, Bing West (2019)

• No Time for Spectators; The Lessons that Mattered Most from West Point to the West Wing. Martin Dempsey (2020)

NOTE:

Again, if you want to choose a different leadership book, let me know soon and we can come to an agreement.

F IL MS:

• Pleasantville: correlations in film on abuse of leader authority; parallels to major historical events over the past 100 years.

• The Caine Mutiny: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature, traits.

• Roberts: abuse of leader authority; sadistic and vindictive leader.

• Secrets of Leadership: Churchill: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature,

traits (accessed online through YouTube)

• Fidel Castro - The Making of a Leader: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic

nature, traits (accessed online through YouTube)

• Gandhi: The life of the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts

against the British rule through his philosophy of nonviolent protest.

• The Iron Lady: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature, traits, gender roles.

De cision on s ource a nd a pproach

Once you have decided on how you want to pursue your research and paper send me

an email through the course email link with your indication and selection.

A s signment deadline

1. This assignment is due Wednesday of Week 9 --you can submit it earlier!!!

2. Do not wait until the last minute to begin this assignment.

3. When you submit and upload your assignment, be aware the essay is submitted to Turnitin at the same time. Turnitin is program to check

academically written products for plagiarism and prior submissions of the work.

4. Submit your final paper through Week 9's Assignments link.

5. Errors in your paper cost you points.

Grading and Assessment rubric

Total maximum points for paper (essay) is 150 points

Fully met academic expectation

Competent in approximating expectation

Missing elements in one or more areas of writing

Not meeting competent expectation for graduate works)

Integration of knowledge, concepts, and adequate summation of the paper’s thesis or theme. Maximum –

30 points total

The paper demonstrates the author fully understands and applies concepts learned. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides a conclusion that illustrates content analysis and synthesis.

(30 points)

The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.

(20 points)

The paper demonstrates that the author has vagueness in areas and relies on generalities. The conclusion does not adequately summarize the thesis or theme.

(15 points)

The paper is written too simplistically, not focused or mainly a paper of generalities. Analysis is illogical or misrepresented. A paper not of graduate level work.

(5 points)

Topical focus with a stated thesis or theme.

Maximum – 25 points total

A thesis or theme statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis. Author writes for the scope of the assignment.

(25 points)

The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.

(15 points)

The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.

(10 points)

The topic is not clearly defined.

(3 points)

Depth of the discussion. Arguments presented logically.

Maximum – 25 points total

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. (25 points)

In-depth discussion and elaboration in most elements of the paper.

(20 points)

The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.

(10 points)

Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections or paragraphs.

(5 points)

Cohesiveness

Maximum – 25 points total

Writer ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need

For the most part, writer ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some

Writer sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow -

Writer does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be

for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. (25 points)

disjointedness. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

(20 points)

disjointedness is apparent. Author's writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

(10 points)

created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships.

(5 points)

Spelling and Grammar

Maximum – 25 points total

No spelling or grammar mistakes. (25 points)

Minor spelling or grammar mistakes. (18 points)

Noticeable spelling or grammar mistakes. (8 points)

Unacceptable spelling and/or grammar mistakes. (3 points)

Source material and original work.

Maximum – 20 points total

Sources include both general and content specific sources. Special interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged and cited. All web sites are cited.

(20 points)

Sources are only illustrative of the course content and referenced material, no additional research.

(10 points)

Sources not cited or used in research. (2 points)