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Business Leadership Major Term Assignment Purpose We learn about leadership and can work to develop our leadership skills in many ways: · Emulating successful leaders · Finding a mentor to provide feedback · Completing a leadership course · Working to develop personal traits of patience and empathy · Practicing acts of leadership in our everyday lives. Each of these, on some level, implies deeper study and thought on things we observe, things we read, and things we do. This term project asks students of leadership to do a deep analysis of a leader they find particularly interesting. Students will critically apply various leadership concepts studied throughout the semester, and build a case to support their explanation of his/her leadership effectiveness. Instructions 1. Papers will contain the following key topical areas in order to align with the marking rubric included at the end of these instructor notes: a. Introduction to the Leader (Barak Obama) – Highlight key outcomes or accomplishments of this Leader (Barak Obama) Who is this person? What have they done? b. Examine how Barak Obama lead himself – How are they perceived by the public? c. Examine how Barak Obama lead others – What is their reputation as a leader of people? d. Examine how Barak Obama lead his organizations – What distinguishes him in his role? e. Summarize your overall assessment of Barak Obama’s leadership style and effectiveness. f. Include some final remarks relating what kind of leader you want to be one day to the style of Barak Obama. How are you similar? How are you different? If this is a leader you want to emulate one day, what can you do to further develop your leadership skills towards a similar style? Students are required to use turnitin.com to ensure that their content is original or properly cited and that there are no suggestions of plagiarism. Format Term papers will adhere to the following guidelines: · Length of the paper should be 6-9 pages double-spaced, 12pt font, with 1” margins. · One additional page is allowed for a title page. · One additional page is allowed for endnotes and references. Business Leadership · All endnotes, references and citations will conform to the APA format. 2School of Business, Business Leadership © 2016, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Section 1: Introduction 0 points 5 points 10 points (to include key outcomes or accomplishments) Very little information was provided in this section related to the event/leader chosen Most required information was provided in this section related to the event/leader; lacked some depth, explanation or clarity Included all essential information, context, key elements. The introduction created a solid foundation of understanding of the leader being studied. Section 2: How they lead themselves 0 points Very little information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership; leadership traits and characteristics. There was no evidence of course content. 8 Points Most required information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership; leadership traits and characteristics. There was an attempt at correlating the role’s leadership characteristics to event/leader. 15 points This section included all essential information, such as: the style of leadership; leadership traits and characteristics. Course content was used; there was direct correlation to the leadership characteristics and traits of the leader. Section 3: How they lead others 0 points Very little information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership. There was no evidence of course content. 8 points Most required information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership in relation to others. There was an attempt at correlating the team’s functioning with the leadership style. 15 points Specific demonstrations of leadership by the individual being reviewed are included; clear understanding of impact is evident; course materials are utilized. Section 4: How they lead their organization 0 points Very little information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership. There was no evidence of course content. 8 points Most required information was provided in this section related to the style of leadership in relation to the business. There was an attempt at correlating business results with the leadership style. 15 points Key organizational accomplishments are included and analyzed. The Leader’s actions are connected to organizational results; course materials are utilized. Section 5: Assessment of the leadership effectiveness, successful or not, and critical reflections on the reported leadership impacts 0 points Statements are weak; no significance highlighted; no summary drawn 5 points Incomplete conclusions; thoughts not fully summarized; legacy or lasting impact minimized; limited connection to course material 10 points Key conclusions were drawn; business significance is clear; future impacts and/or legacy fully described; assessment of effectiveness is strong and supported with evidence and course material Section 6: Final Remarks – Personal Reflection comparing and contrasting leadership style and the learner’s current stage of development 0 points Reflection was missing, little effort evident, no forward thinking included 5 points Reflection was very minimal, no examples included, no similarities or differences included 10 points Key personal attributes were included, reflection was supported with examples, action steps were clear and goals were highlighted Professionalism 0 points APA is not followed, proof reading is skipped, minimal effort evident in either formt presented 3 points APA is attempted; thoughts are well developed; some grammatical errors present; video lacked some effort 5 Points Thoughts are well connected; paper is easy to read, APA is followed, writing is strong and clear; voice and presentation was engaging TOTAL 80 Points % 86,1(66� / ($'(56+,3 1 School of Business, Business Leadership © 2016, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology M AJOR T ERM A SSIGNMENT Purpose We learn about leadership and can work to develop our leadership skills in many ways : · Emulating successful leaders · Finding a mentor to provide feedback · Completing a leadership course · Working to develop personal traits of patience and empathy · Practicing acts of leadership in our everyday lives. Each of these, on some level, implies deeper study and thought on things we observe, t hi ngs we read, and things we do. This term p roject asks students of leadership to do a deep analysis of a leader they find particularly interesting. Students will critically apply various leadership concepts studied throughout the semester, and build a cas e to support their explanation of his/her leadership effectiveness . Instructions 1. Papers will contain the following key topical areas in order to align with the marking rubric included at the end of these instructor notes: a. I ntroduction to the Leader (Barak Obama) – Highlight key outcomes or accomplishments of this Leader (Barak Obama) Who is this person? What have they done? b. Examine how Barak Obama lead himself – How are they perceived by the public? c. Examine how Barak Obama lead others – What is their reputation as a leader of people ? d. Examine how Barak Obama lead his organizations – What distinguishes him in his role? e. Summarize your overall assessment of Ba rak Obama ’ s leadership style and effectiveness. f. Include some final remarks relating what kind of leader you want to be one day to the style of Barak Obama . How are you similar? How are you different? If this is a leader you want to emulate one day, what can you do to further develop your leadersh ip skills towards a similar style? Students are required to use turnitin.com to ensure that their content is original or properly cited and that there are no suggestions of plagiarism. 1 School of Business, Business Leadership © 2016, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology MAJOR TERM ASSIGNMENT Purpose We learn about leadership and can work to develop our leadership skills in many ways: Emulating successful leaders Finding a mentor to provide feedback Completing a leadership course Working to develop personal traits of patience and empathy Practicing acts of leadership in our everyday lives. Each of these, on some level, implies deeper study and thought on things we observe, things we read, and things we do. This term project asks students of leadership to do a deep analysis of a leader they find particularly interesting. Students will critically apply various leadership concepts studied throughout the semester, and build a case to support their explanation of his/her leadership effectiveness. Instructions 1. Papers will contain the following key topical areas in order to align with the marking rubric included at the end of these instructor notes: a. Introduction to the Leader (Barak Obama) – Highlight key outcomes or accomplishments of this Leader (Barak Obama) Who is this person? What have they done? b. Examine how Barak Obama lead himself – How are they perceived by the public? c. Examine how Barak Obama lead others – What is their reputation as a leader of people? d. Examine how Barak Obama lead his organizations – What distinguishes him in his role? e. Summarize your overall assessment of Barak Obama’s leadership style and effectiveness. f. Include some final remarks relating what kind of leader you want to be one day to the style of Barak Obama. How are you similar? How are you different? If this is a leader you want to emulate one day, what can you do to further develop your leadership skills towards a similar style? Students are required to use turnitin.com to ensure that their content is original or properly cited and that there are no suggestions of plagiarism.