Provide your personal definition of leadership used in Unit 1 as a base and describe what changes you are making and why

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Unit 6 Assignment: Leadership and You

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.

Instructions

● Using the Readings and Assignments you have completed to date:

1) Revise your definition of leadership from Unit 1. Provide your personal definition of leadership used in Unit

1 as a base and describe what changes you are making and why. This definition is the only information from

your Unit 1 paper that can be used in this Assignment.

2) Select a different leader than the one identified in Unit 1. What observations have you noticed in terms of

concept and practice? Cite examples and any measurable results you have seen.

3) Provide at least three recommendations to this leader that would have increased his/her effectiveness,

using the information you have gained in this class. Why do you believe your recommendations would produce

or create a stronger outcome?

● Select at least two of the leadership styles from this course that you identified with the most. Explain why these styles/approaches meant so much to you and how you will implement these into your own leadership approach. Be specific.

● Write a 5–6 page APA compliant paper, not including cover or reference page to complete the

Assignment.

Directions for Submitting your Assignment

Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft W ord document and save it as Username-GM502 Assignment-

Unit#.doc (Example: TAllen- GM502 Assignment-Unit 6.doc). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 6:

Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 6.

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GM502 Unit 6 Assignment: Leadership and You Point Value

Your Score

Content (58 points)

Revise your definition of leadership from Unit 1. Provide your personal

definition of leadership used in Unit 1 as a base and describe what

changes you are making and why. This definition is the only

information from your Unit 1 paper that can be used in this

Assignment.

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● Pick a new leader that exemplifies your definition. Explain what this leader actually did in terms of concept and practice. Cite examples and any measurable results you saw as a result.

● Provide 3 recommendations to this leader that would have increased his/her effectiveness, using the information you have gained in this class, what would they be?

● Select at least two of the leadership styles from this course that you identified with the most. Explain why these styles/approaches meant so much to you and how you will implement these into your own leadership approach. Be specific.

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Analysis (35 points)

Work demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research, and experience. 15

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

15

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 (23 points)

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

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

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Total 115