BUS 518 Week 3 Assignment 1 - A Peaceful Evacuation- Building a Multi-Project Battalion by Leading Upward

Assignment 1: A Peaceful Evacuation: Building a Multi-Project Battalion by Leading Upward

Due Week 3 and worth 240 points

Read the weekly assigned chapters and view the lectures before beginning the assignment.

Read the case study titled “A Peaceful Evacuation: Building a Multi-Project Battalion by Leading Upward.” before starting this assignment.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Describe      the leadership style that Lieutenant Colonel Yaron exhibited as the      commander of a battalion for the evacuation operation. Provide three (3)      examples of his leadership actions and behavior. Discuss the pros and cons      in each example you describe to support the response. 
2. Analyze      the leadership style that Lieutenant Colonel Daniel exhibited as he took      center stage to lead this complex military operation. Provide three (3)      examples of his leadership actions and behavior, assessing the pros and      cons in each example you describe to support the response.
3. Compare      and contrast the leadership styles of Lieutenant Colonel Yaron and      Lieutenant Colonel Daniel. Provide three (3) examples of the similarities      and differences between these project leaders, and discuss how each leader      might address contemporary leadership issues and challenges in Israel      today.  
4. Discuss      Lieutenant Colonel Yaron and Lieutenant Colonel Daniel interrelationship      using Jung theory and the four (4) personality traits. Provide three (3)      examples of how Lieutenant Colonel Yaron and Lieutenant Colonel Daniel      personality and leadership style might enhance or hinder team performance      for the complex military operation in this case study.  

Your assignment must:

• Be      typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch      margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or      school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional      instructions.
• Include      a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,      the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and      the reference page are not included in the required assignment page      length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Apply      the concepts of project leadership to implement sound leadership practices      and effectively lead high-performance teams in a project environment.
• Determine      the most appropriate leadership style (e.g., directive, consultative,      participative, or delegative) in a project environment to effectively      manage the project.
• Analyze      the project team using Jung theory and the four personality traits to      understand  human behavior and motivate team members
• Use      technology and information resources to research issues in project management      leadership.
• Write      clearly and concisely about project management leadership using proper      writing mechanics.