Essay

Organizational Leadership MGMT8330

Referring to the video we watched in week five: the Stanford Prison Experiment: (link to the video can be found below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LKzEqlPto Submit an essay that identifies and applies leadership theories we have covered in this course. Include information that allows me to recognize that you correctly understand each theory that you reference (i.e. explicitly indicate the name of the theory). Was the theory applied effectively? Explain and include examples from the movie to support your observations and conclusions.

Please use the following framework and sub-headings for your report, with equal emphasis to these 6 areas:

A. Traits- what traits did Dr. Zombardo, the Guards, the Prisoners exhibit? What traits would have been beneficial for each participant to exhibit? Explain your answer.

B. Power- Discuss the role of power, perception of power and the impact it had on of Dr. Zombardo, the Guards, the Prisoners.

C. OCEAN- where would the Followers (Prisoners) Prison (Situation) Guards/Dr. Zombardo (Leader) score on each factor of the OCEAN model? Explain your answer.

D. Leadership Effectiveness- Was Dr. Zombardo an effective leader? Apply at least one of the learned Contingency theory to the experiment.

E. Ethics and Values – what role did ethics and values play in the behavior of Dr. Zombardo, the Guards, the Prisoners? Was the experiment ethical? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

F. D. Your Personal Leadership Development – what were the key lessons that you can apply in your life, your job, and as a Leader? Give personal example

Report format requirements: proper MLA format is required:

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_general_format.html * cover sheet with your name; course name & code; instructor’s name; due date; assignment title

* 1500-2500 words

* Submit it electronically by the beginning of class on the due date, and bring a printed copy to class (print doubled-sided, double spaced and stapled)

LATE ESSAYS WILL BE LOOSE 2% PER DAY OFF THE FINAL GRADE

Rubric

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Assignment Requirements	Submission is lacking information on each requirement.	Submission is partially developed.	Well-developed submission that explores all facets of the assignment.	Fully developed submission that examines all facets of the assignment with unique opinions and insights.
Clarity and Organization	Random or scattered ideas lacking focus No apparent deliberate organization	Minimal, simple organization Some orderly progression of ideas and a general focus Some sections confusing or unrelated to main idea	Clear, logical pattern of development in organization General focus and coherence Logical sequence of ideas with effective headings Transitions between ideas consistently smooth and effective	Elegant, subtle seamless pattern of organization Structure may be innovative Ideas flow naturally and smoothly, reinforce and support content
Writing Conventions	Significant grammar, sentence structure, spelling or punctuation errors.	Frequent but minor sentence structure, spelling or punctuation errors.	Minimal grammar, sentence structure, spelling or punctuation errors.	No grammar, sentence structure, spelling or punctuation errors.

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