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Always submit your best, most thoughtful work. Assignments should be well-organized and should demonstrate the level of writing expected of college students. Present your ideas as thoroughly as you can, providing examples and appropriate citations, (using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition). It is usually better to write too much than to turn in a sketchy response. Your writing style is very important, and you will be graded on this aspect of your work in such areas as grammar, punctuation, etc.

Creative approaches, evidence of critical thinking, and detailed answers are required. If you disagree with the materials presented in the course, argue your point with verifiable examples and outside data, properly documented and cited. Remember that even paraphrased material requires proper citation (use APA format, both within the text and in your reference list). Post your assignments as an attachment in your assignment folder on or before the due date (use Word or an RTF file format). No late submissions. Make a backup copy of your work in case you experience computer or network problems when you are uploading your assignment. Submitted assignments will be considered your final submission and submissions by email afterward will not be accepted.

Review and use the instructions and rubric for each assignment. Review the APA guidelines under Course Overview prior to submission. Check that all citations and references are correct and noted within your paper. Turnitin may be used to review each paper for plagiarism.

Leader vs. Manager Paper (21 percent)

In the past weeks, students have learned about leaders and managers, leaders as social architects, change agents, and individuals with distinct personalities. Using the information learned so far, students will analyze a case study. Students are expected to differentiate between the roles and skillsets of a leader and a manager by creating a leadership plan. In completing the leadership plan, students will address the required elements listed below.

By completing this assignment, student will meet the following outcomes:

· use leadership theories, assessment tools, and an understanding of the role of ethics, values, and attitudes to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills

· evaluate the culture and policies of an organization to recommend and implement improvements that support its vision, success, and sustainability

Required Elements to include in the Leader vs. Manager Paper:

You are Ted and as leader of the business, the same old thing isn’t going to work and you know it. You are now faced with many concerns that require you to draw up plans to create a new organizational structure. You are in the role of social architect. Your job is to design an organizational structure which fulfills the vision that you have for the company and will also fulfill its mission. Your organization must be open to change and possess a culture that will empower its employees to follow the vision that you have created. Remember like all good architects your building must start with a design that suits the purpose of the business and seeks to make it the best building for the job. You should use your class materials and reading to help create the plan and reference them. All additional research should also be referenced. THIS PAPER IS THE ACTUAL PLAN FOR TED! IT IS NOT A “HE SHOULD DO THIS AND THAN THAT” PAPER. Make the plan specific and be creative, add facts or people, to the scenario if that will help you make the plan come alive. Be sure to explain the steps you are taking and your reasons for do so. Use the terms in your reading and explain them. This exercise is designed to show that you understand the class material.

Students will create a leadership plan, writing from a leader perspective. Discuss the following:

· Ted as a social architect – discuss Ted’s vision for the organization.

· Ted as an individual – what can he do to enhance his role as leader?

· Ted as a change agent for the corporate environment? What steps should Ted take for short-term change? For long-term change?

· Create a vision statement and a mission statement for the organization?

· How can Ted create an organizational culture that supports his vision?

· Based on your leadership plan, discuss how Ted might integrate the role the managers have to strengthen his vision.

· Students are expected to be creative but realistic in developing the leadership plan using the resources provided. Students may also research beyond the material provided in the course. Please no wiki files.

· Remember, you are writing from the leader’s perspective and are not solving problems but working toward developing an environment in which problems will be resolved.

Your plan should consist of the following steps:

1) Evaluate the organization’s purpose and goals (is the business non-profit or does it sell widgets) (It is recommended that you create a list of what the company does)

2) Develop vision and mission statements

3) Design an organizational structure (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, bureaucratic)

4) Design an organizational culture that complements the organizational structure and organizational goals (market, hierarchical, clan, adhocracy)

5) Assess the environment for change in your plan. Is there a mechanism built in to the organizational structure and culture to facilitate change?

Required Formatting of Manager-Leader Paper:

· This report should be double spaced, 12-point font, and five to six pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

· Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and instructor’s name;

· Use headings;

· Writing is expected to be clear and concise;

· This paper is to be written in the third person. There should be no words in the paper such as “I, we or you;”

· Use APA formatting for in-text citations and reference page. You are expected to paraphrase and not use quotes. Deductions will be taken when quotes are used and found to be unnecessary;

· Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Grading Rubric for Manager-Leader Paper (21%)

	Outstanding	Superior	Good	Substandard	Failure
	8	6.8	6	5.2	4.4
Critical thinking/reasoning	demonstrates a high degree of critical thinking, is consistent in accurately interpreting questions & material; provides solid assumptions, reasoning & claims; thorough analysis & evaluation with sound conclusions;	shows good critical thinking; accurately interprets most questions & material; usually identifies relevant arguments/reasoning/claims; offers good analysis & evaluation with fairly sound conclusions.	shows occasional critical thinking; questions & material are at times accurately interpreted; arguments/reasoning/claims are occasionally explained; offers fair analysis & evaluation with a conclusion.	shows little critical thinking, misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates; justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions.	lacks critical thinking consistently offers biased interpretations; ignores or superficially evaluates; argues using poor reasoning, and/or unwarranted claims;

	7	5.95	5.25	4.55	3.85
Application of concepts/development	arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implication and extensions of the material and concepts.	arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate student’s understanding of the material and concepts.	arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in the readings of material or external sources of material.	arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; student may resort to ad hominem attacks on the author instead of making meaningful application of the material	a meaningful attempt to explain or support ideas does not exist.
	3	2.55	2.25	1.95	1.65
Attention to instructions	demonstrated full understanding of requirements; responded to each aspect of assignment	demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment	demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment.	failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment.	did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements
	2.00	1.70	1.50	1.30	1.10
Clarity, including grammar	writing is clear and easy to follow; grammar and spelling are all correct; formatting gives a professional look and adds to readability	most ideas are presented clearly; occasional spelling and/or grammar issues	wordy; some points require rereading to understand fully; more than an occasional spelling and/or grammar	unclear and difficult to understand; frequent spelling and grammar issues	largely incomprehensible writing/poorly written in terms of mechanics and structure.

	1	.85	.75	.65	.55
Adherence to APA style (6th ed.)	no APA style errors	attempts in-text citation and reference list but 1 or 2 APA style errors are present	attempts in-text citation and reference listing; APA style errors are present: inconsistencies in citation usage can be found throughout the document	attempts either in-text citation or reference list but omits the other	no attempt at APA style

Structural Empowerment Paper (20 percent)

This paper continues the saga of Ted’s leadership at Wine Lovers Enterprise. Therefore, students will use the first assignment as a basis for this assignment. However, students may elect to start anew with the case study provided to them.

You are to help Ted address his role as relationship builder. Interface the plan you have created in the leader vs. manager assignment with a plan for Ted’s need to address the potential threats to workforce harmony as well as his new business consultants. Emphasize his role as leader and what he can do to build his relationship with his employees so that he empowers his managers and workforce to implement his vision for the company.

The goal of this paper is to have students link the concepts of Ted as a social architect, change agent, and individual to Ted as a relationship builder. Think of a relationship builder as a leader who aligns people to his or her vision. Again, students will write from the leader’s perspective.

Remember that in order to determine strategic direction, the leader must look inward, outward, forward and beyond.

Students will create a Leadership Plan in which students will discuss how Ted can create structural empowerment in his environment.

Discuss the role of Ted as a leader to motivate, empower, communicate and develop teams

· Discuss how Ted should address cultural diversity within the organization;

· Discuss the areas in the original plan that would require change to accommodate Ted’s role as a relationship builder.

· Students are expected to be creative but realistic in applying the concepts from the course to expand Ted’s environment and leadership role.

Required Formatting of the Structural Empowerment Paper:

· This report should be double spaced, 12-point font, and three to four pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

· Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and instructor’s name;

· Include references with at least one reference other than the textbook;

· Use headings;

· Writing is expected to be clear and concise;

· This paper is to be written in the third person. There should be no words in the paper such as “I, we or you;”

· Use APA formatting for in-text citations and reference page. You are expected to paraphrase and not use quotes. Deductions will be taken when quotes are used and found to be unnecessary;

· Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Grading Rubric for Structural Empowerment Paper (20%)

	Outstanding	Superior	Good	Substandard	Failure
	7	5.95	5.25	4.55	3.85
Critical thinking/reasoning	demonstrates a high degree of critical thinking, is consistent in accurately interpreting questions & material; provides solid assumptions, reasoning & claims; thorough analysis & evaluation with sound conclusions;	shows good critical thinking; accurately interprets most questions & material; usually identifies relevant arguments/reasoning/claims; offers good analysis & evaluation with fairly sound conclusions.	shows occasional critical thinking; questions & material are at times accurately interpreted; arguments/reasoning/claims are occasionally explained; offers fair analysis & evaluation with a conclusion.	shows little critical thinking, misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates; justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions.	lacks critical thinking consistently offers biased interpretations; ignores or superficially evaluates; argues using poor reasoning, and/or unwarranted claims;

	7	5.95	5.25	4.55	3.85
Application of concepts/development	arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implication and extensions of the material and concepts.	arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate student’s understanding of the material and concepts.	arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in the readings of material or external sources of material.	arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; student may resort to ad hominem attacks on the author instead of making meaningful application of the material	a meaningful attempt to explain or support ideas does not exist.
	3	2.55	2.25	1.95	1.65
Attention to instructions	demonstrated full understanding of requirements; responded to each aspect of assignment	demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment	demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment.	failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment.	did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements
	2.00	1.70	1.50	1.30	1.10
Clarity, including grammar	writing is clear and easy to follow; grammar and spelling are all correct; formatting gives a professional look and adds to readability	most ideas are presented clearly; occasional spelling and/or grammar issues	wordy; some points require rereading to understand fully; more than an occasional spelling and/or grammar	unclear and difficult to understand; frequent spelling and grammar issues	largely incomprehensible writing/poorly written in terms of mechanics and structure.

	1	.85	.75	.65	.55
Adherence to APA style (6th ed.)	no APA style errors	attempts in-text citation and reference list but 1 or 2 APA style errors are present	attempts in-text citation and reference listing; APA style errors are present: inconsistencies in citation usage can be found throughout the document	attempts either in-text citation or reference list but omits the other	no attempt at APA style

Final Project (35%)

In the final project, students will complete the case study provided. In the final project, students will write a leadership plan that will provide a comprehensive analysis applying concepts learned throughout the course.

After reading the case study, create a leadership plan. In creating the leadership plan, discuss the daughter and father in terms of the following required elements:

· Leadership role

· Leader as individual

· Social architect

· Change agent

Ø Father as a manager with short-term goal orientation

Ø Daughter as a leader with long-term goal orientation

· Relationship builder

· How can the daughter and father use the concept of moral compass to give direction to the implementation of a vision and contribute to the success and sustainability of the company?

Required Formatting of the Final Project:

· This report should be double spaced, 12-point font, and six to eight pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

· Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and instructor’s name;

· This paper is to be written in the third person. There should be no words in the paper such as “I, we or you;”

· Use headings;

· Writing should be clear and concise;

· Use APA formatting for in-text citations and reference page. You are expected to paraphrase and not use quotes. Deductions will be taken when quotes are used and found to be unnecessary;

· Use outside credible sources;

· Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Grading Rubric for Final Project (35%)

	Outstanding	Superior	Good	Substandard	Failure
	12.25	10.41	9.19	7.96	6.74
Identification of relevant issues and legal doctrine	accurately identifies all relevant issues, identifies all relevant legal doctrines, explains in depth how legal doctrines apply to relevant issues	accurately identifies some relevant issues, and identifies some relevant legal /conclusion(s)doctrines, explains some points regarding how legal doctrines apply to relevant issues	inaccurately identifies some/all relevant issues, inaccurately identifies some/all relevant legal /conclusion(s)doctrines, partially explains one or more points regarding how legal doctrines apply to relevant issues	inaccurately identifies some/all relevant issues or does not identify any relevant issues, inaccurately identifies some/all relevant legal /conclusion(s)doctrines, partially explains one or more points regarding how legal doctrines apply to relevant issues	fails to identify relevant issues; does not explain applicability of legal doctrines
	12.25	10.41	9.19	7.96	6.74
Application of concepts/development	arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material, recognizes implications from extended material and concepts	arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate student’s understanding of the material and concepts	arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in the readings of material or external sources of material	arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; student may resort to ad hominem attacks on the author instead of making meaningful application of the material	a meaningful attempt to explain or support ideas does not exist
	5.25	4.46	3.94	3.41	2.89
Attention to instructions	demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment	demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment	demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment	failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment	did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements
	3.5	2.98	2.63	2.28	1.93
Clarity, including grammar	writing is clear and easy to follow; grammar and spelling are all correct; formatting gives a professional look and adds to readability	most ideas are presented clearly; occasional spelling and/or grammar issues	wordy; some points require rereading to understand fully; more than an occasional spelling and/or grammar	unclear and difficult to understand; frequent spelling and grammar issues	largely incomprehensible writing/poorly written in terms of mechanics and structure
	1.75	1.49	1.31	1.14	0.96
Adherence to APA style (6th ed.)	no APA style errors	attempts in-text citation and reference list but 1 or 2 APA style errors are present	attempts in-text citation and reference listing; APA style errors are present: inconsistencies in citation usage can be found throughout the document	attempts either in-text citation or reference list but omits the other	no attempt at APA style