MGT380 final 3[1]

Ashford 6: - Week 5 - Final Paper

Final Paper

Focus of the Final Paper

For the final paper, you will examine key concepts of leadership in your place of work, or in a social organization to which you may belong that has leadership concepts (Rotary club, athletic team, scout leader, etc). In the paper, you will include the following: 

1. Apply one of the leadership      theories from the course text to the organization. Explain how the theory      works and include an example. 
2. Explain the effect of power and      influence that leaders have on followers in the organization. Are the      followers receptive? Would you recommend another strategy? Explain your      reasoning. If not, why not? 
3. Evaluate the role and      effectiveness of transformational and transactional leadership in the      organization. Support your (claims, points?) with examples (from?). 
4. Assess the traits and      characteristics of an effective team leader within the organization. 
5. Explain how the leadership      supports vision, mission, and strategy in the organization. 
6. If you were the leader in the      organization, what would you change and why? 

Writing the Final Paper
 

The Final Paper: 

1. Must be eight to ten      double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as      outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
2. Must include a title page with      the following: 
   • Title of paper 
   • Student’s name 
   • Course name and number 
   • Instructor’s name 
   • Date submitted 
3. Must begin with an introductory      paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 
4. Must address the topic of the      paper with critical thought. 
5. Must end with a conclusion that      reaffirms your thesis. 
6. Must use at least three      scholarly sources (other than the text), including a minimum of one from      the Ashford Online Library. 
7. Must document all sources in      APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
8. Must include a separate      reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the      Ashford Writing Center. 

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.