GB600 Assignment 4

Focus Paper: Write a seven to nine (7 – 9) page paper (2000 – 2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, describing how leadership motivates and innovates for organizational effectiveness.

Assessment: GB600-4: Analyze the influence of leadership on organizational effectiveness.

Grading Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned & Comments

Content, focus, use of research, organization

· Response successfully answers the Assignment question(s); thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Includes a strong thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. The main points of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported well (no errors in logic) using outside sources as assigned.

· Sources are primarily academic journals, with thoughtful use web sources. References are applied substantively to the paper topic. Skillfully addresses counter-arguments and does not ignore data contradicting its claim. Refers to sources both in-text and in the reference page.

75 points (50%)

Introduction to a specific organizational effectiveness goal you desire to achieve through coaching and innovation.

Note: Please be specific … ensure it can be achieved with coaching of individuals and through innovation in the workplace.

8

Discussion of coaching and its contribution to motivation, productivity, and engagement.

Note: Good place to bring in outside, reliable articles. OK to use text as well. Scholarly not required but often helpful.

18

Research on leadership practices that foster creativity and contribute to organizational innovation.

Note: This is the primary “research portion,” be sure to use peer reviewed articles to demonstrate your current research.

32

Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.

Note: Summarize but really focus on ACTION to move to next level.

5

Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text citations throughout with a corresponding item on reference list. A minimum of four resources required. At least two resources must be from a peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.

Note: Please be sure to include in-text citations in all ‘sections’ of the paper. Text is ok as one but it should not be your primary source of citations. Peer reviewed journal article citations are required for the research section.

12

Analysis and critical thinking

· Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g., evaluation). Paper shows original thought.

· Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations, comparisons, and inferences.

· Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions, and assessment based on evaluation and synthesis of information.

45 points (30%)

Analysis of the effective use of coaching to achieve your specific goal and recommendations for increasing your personal coaching skills and techniques to improve your overall leadership effectiveness. Be sure to connect research to your analysis and recommendations.

Note: Be sure to connect to YOUR goal that was identified in the introduction. Ensure analysis and recommendations. Must include citations to be eligible for full points.

23

Analysis of your current leadership practices and how well those practices contribute to creativity and organizational innovation and recommendations for increasing your overall effectiveness in this area. Be sure to connect research to your analysis and recommendations.

22

Writing style, grammar, APA format

· Appropriate to the Assignment, fresh (interesting to read), accurate, (no far-fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).

· Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one error per page. Project is free of serious errors; grammar, punctuation, and spelling help to clarify the meaning by following accepted conventions.

· Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-spaced. Correct use of APA for citations and references. Title page present and accurate.

30 points (20%)

Writing style

10

Grammar and mechanics – including section headings:

Title Page

Introduction

Coaching and Organizational Effectiveness

Leadership Practices for Organizational Innovation

Conclusion

References

Note: Please see sample organization below.

10

Formatting and use of APA

10

Total

150 points