management writing

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Management Perspectives on Leadership & Motivation

This is an assignment completed in two teams of two (4 people in total). Each pair is to conduct a 15 - 20 minute, in-person interview of a leader in one of these industries:  Public organizations  Faith/religion  Not for profit (e.g. charities/co-ops)  Health care  Private/entrepreneurial  Indigenous/ First Nations  Arts and entertainment  Political  Community  Sports  Education  Tourism

Each pair is to decide who you will interview. Conduct preliminary research into the organization prior to your interviews so that you have an understanding of what the organization represents and what they value. Remember that you are representing Camosun College and the School of Business; professionalism is expected. Identify yourself as a first year business student and inform them that the interview is being conducted for educational purposes. Ensure that you have the interviewees’ permission to use their name and answers in your analysis or ask if they prefer to remain anonymous.

How to get a good mark on this assignment:  A complete overview and post-interview reflection of each leader is included.  Both pair interviews are summarized in the Interview Summary Table identifying each

leader/student names. Identify and integrate Chapter 8 and 9 theories, concepts into your table.

 Provide a one to two page summary of what the four of you learned about leadership, power, trust and motivation and the current issues that were identified during your interviews.

o Apply Chapter 8 and 9 theories, concepts, etc. into your summary. o Ensure that you compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the

two leaders as part of your summary.  Be sure to include an appropriate cover page and table of contents. Submission is

professionally presented with no spelling or grammatical errors. Apply APA referencing where appropriate.

Use the marking rubric as a guideline to ensure that all components of this assignment have been completed.

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Assignment 2 Interview Tips

Before you make contact with your potential leader; carefully review the tips on this sheet.

Plan

 Use your network to create a list of potential leaders. Ensure that the leader represents one of the industries identified on page one.

 Do a brief research of the organization so that you have a general idea of what your leader’s responsibilities are.

 Review the questions that you will ask during the interview. You may want to jot down some key words from Chapters 8 and 9 in case the interviewer needs any clarification on the questions being asked.

The Cold Call

 Write a telephone script.

 Call and ask for the person with whom you want to meet.

 Introduce yourself and be specific about the purpose of your call.

 Request an appointment.

 Indicate the amount of time you would like. (15-20 minutes)

 Confirm and write down the date, time, and place of your appointment.

 Thank the person for the opportunity to interview them.

The Interview

 Dress as you would for a job interview.

 Take a folder with you containing pen/pencil, paper, and your list of questions

 Arrive on time, but no more than 10 minutes early.

 Be friendly and polite with everyone you encounter in the organization.

 Introduce yourself, state your purpose and thank the person for giving you his/her time.

 Begin asking your interview questions; let the discussion flow naturally.

 Take notes.

 Stick within the allotted time for the interview. If the interview is going longer than the allotted time, check that additional time is all right.

 Obtain a business card or their contact information.

 Thank the person for his/her time.

Follow Up

 Optional: send a brief thank you note or email. Check your BUS 130 textbook for the appropriate format.

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Questions to Ask

1. How would you describe your basic leadership style? What is one example of how you demonstrate this?

2. In your opinion, what is the difference between a manager and a leader, or is there one?

3. What is one characteristic/trait that you believe every leader should possess?

4. What is the one behaviour or trait you have seen derail a leader’s career?

5. What sort of power or authority do you use to motivate or influence others?

6. How do you keep your employees involved and motivated?

7. In your organization, what specific traits or characteristics do you see as important in developing employees’ trust?

8. Why is it important for your employees to trust you?

9. What advice would you give someone going into a leadership or management position for the first time?

10. What do you see as some current issues in leadership either personally or generally?

11. Choose two additional questions that you may want to ask your leader related to the chapter topics.

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Pair 1

Each team pair is required to complete Sections 1 and 2 of this form. Provide a solid rationale as to why you view this person as a leader. Begin to apply concepts and theories from Chapters 8 and 9.

Section 1 - Overview

Leader Name:

Student Names:

Email address:

Name of Organization:

Position or Title:

One paragraph summary of why you chose to interview this individual:

Section 2 – Pair 1 Post Reflection - Two paragraphs

1. What conclusions can you make about the individual’s leadership style?

2. How does s/he motivate others within the organization?

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Pair 2

Each team pair is required to complete Sections 1 and 2 of this form. Provide a solid rationale as to why you view this person as a leader. Begin to apply concepts and theories from Chapters 8 and 9.

Section 1 - Overview

Leader Name:

Student Names:

Email address:

Name of Organization:

Position or Title:

One paragraph summary of why you chose to interview this individual:

Section 2 – Pair 2 Post Reflection - Two paragraphs

1. What conclusions can you make about the individual’s leadership style?

2. How does s/he motivate others within the organization?

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Section 3 -- INTERVIEW SUMMARY TABLE

Complete the following table for each of the leaders that you interviewed.

Integrate Chapters 8 and 9 leadership and motivation theories and concepts into your summaries.

Criteria Leader 1 Name/Student Names Leader 2 Name/Student Names Leadership What leadership style/s were identified? How does their particular style fit in with the theories discussed in Chapter 8?

Does the interviewee consider themselves more of a manager or a leader?

What characteristics/traits were identified as important?

What characteristics/traits could potentially damage a leader’s career?

Power What sources of power does the interviewee use?  Position power (reward, coercive,

legitimate)  Personal power (expert, referent)

Motivation How does this individual motivate his/her employees? Theories? (apply Chapter 9)

Developing Trust Dimensions of trust – which ones were identified? What other traits or characteristics were mentioned?

Advice and Current Issues What advice did this individual suggest?

What current issues were identified?

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Section 4 – Team Summary Report

Refer to your Summary Table to complete this section. Provide a one to two page single- spaced summary about what the four of you learned from this assignment about leadership, power, motivation, and trust from your leadership interviewees and from Chapters 8 and 9. Summarize the current issues in leadership and motivation for today’s leaders and managers. Ensure that you compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the leader(s) as part of your summary.

In the final part of your team summary, list your ten (10) takeaway statements (most important information that you learned). These statements should include reference to the following course material from the corresponding chapters applied in this assignment:

 Theories of Leadership

 Managing Power

 Theories of Motivation

 Developing Trust in the organization

 Current issues facing today’s leaders and managers

Point form is acceptable; however, use appropriate headings to ensure readability. Use appropriate APA format when referencing the textbook or other sources in your assignment.