Write a 4-6 page paer on what your definition of leadership,

Unit 1 GM502 | Leadership Theory and Practice I

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Unit 1: Leadership and Unit 1 Assignment In GM502 and GM503, you will be learning about leadership theory and best practices in your Readings, Assignments, and Discussion topics. As adult learners and master’s level students, it is important to see how they will be integrated into your learning plan. The three Assignments you will be completing throughout the GM502 and GM503 courses will help you complete this integration.

Here is an overview of these Assignments and a detailed summary of each, so you will be able to plan your time and resource allocation for both the GM502 and GM503 courses.

Leadership and You Project Overview- GM502-GM503

Course Unit Points Assignment Summary

GM502 1 100 Write a 4–5 page APA compliant paper, that addresses your personal definition of leadership.

GM502 6 165 Write a 5–6 page APA compliant paper that reassesses your definition of leadership based on the concepts presented in GM502.

GM503 6 165 Write a 6–8 page APA compliant paper, about changes in your definition of leadership over GM502 and GM503.

This week you will get started with the Leadership and You Assignment due at the end of this unit.

Instructions

• What is your personal definition of leadership? You may include written text as well as visuals or graphics that help explain this definition.

• If applicable, support this definition from any research you have conducted or information gained from previous classes.

• Pick a leader that exemplifies your definition. • Cite examples of what this leader has done to support your choice. • Describe specifically what this leader has done that you would like to emulate and why. • Write a 4–5 page APA compliant paper, not including cover and reference page to complete the

Assignment.

Review the Grading Rubric before starting this Assignment.

Directions for Submitting your Assignment

Unit 1 GM502 | Leadership Theory and Practice I

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Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft® Word® document and save it as Username-GM502 Assignment- Unit#.doc (Example: TAllen- GM502 Assignment Unit 1.doc). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 1: Assignment in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 1.

GM502 Unit 1 Assignment- Leadership and You Point

Value Your Score

Content (50 points)

What is your personal definition of leadership? You may include written text as well as visuals or graphics that help explain this definition.

Support this definition from any research you have conducted, information gained from previous classes or scholarly resources.

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Select a leader that exemplifies your definition. This could be a public figure or someone you know personally or professionally.

Cite examples of what this leader has done to support your choice. ● Choose 2–3 features or practices of this leader that you admire and describe how you would apply them to your leadership practice.

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Analysis (30 points)

Work demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research, and experience. 10

Work demonstrates the student’s ability to tie relevant information to real-life applications. 10

Work demonstrates recognition of questions and problems. These are expressed precisely using relevant information and abstract ideas to support well-reasoned conclusions that can be tested against relevant criteria.

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Writing (20 points)

Correct use of APA 6th edition format; all sources used to support the paper are referenced. 5

Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; tone is appropriate; spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.

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Total 100