Week 2 Assignment Characteristics Of Leader Effectiveness

The purpose of this assignment is to examine similarities and differences in characteristics of effectiveness for several familiar leadership roles. In a three- to four-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages)

• Identify the characteristics by which the effectiveness of the following leaders might be evaluated: an assistant coach, a teacher, and a minister. Prioritize and explain the rationale for these characteristics.

• Discuss the ethical issues or challenges associated with prioritization.

• Compare and contrast the extent to which there are unique or similar characteristics across the different roles, and the extent to which the criteria are measurable. For example, some of the characteristics you might identify for the role of assistant coach might include the leadership behind a team’s win-loss record, player perceptions, team morale, etc.

Your paper must be formatted according to APA style and it must include citations and references from the text and at least two scholarly sources

Grading Rubric:

Distinguished – Comprehensively and accurately identifies, prioritizes, and explains leadership evaluation criteria

Distinguished – Comprehensively discusses the ethical issues associated with prioritization of leadership evaluation criteria. The discussion is supported with relevant examples from scholarly sources

Distinguished – Comprehensively compares and contrasts evaluation criteria across leadership roles. The comparison is supported with relevant examples from scholarly articles.

Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Recommended Resources

Article

Appelbaum, S. H., & Roy-Girard, D. (2007). Toxins in the workplace: Affect on organizations and employees. Corporate Governance, 7(1), 17-28. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

Svensson, G., & Wood, G. (2007). Sustainable leadership ethics: A continuous and iterative process. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 28(3), 251-268. Retrieved from the ProQuest database

Toor, S., & Ofori, G. (2009). Ethical leadership: Examining the relationships with full range leadership model, employee outcomes, and organizational culture. Journal of Business Ethics, 90(4), 533-547. Retrieved from the ProQuest database

Multimedia

INTELECOM (Producer). (n.d.). Character, trust and leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file].