Bus119-week 2 and week 5 assignment

Week 2 - Assignment

E?ecve Leadership

Three of the leaders profiled in Chapter 2 (Mother Teresa, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey) have started foundations, schools, or other projects to support causes they believe in. Conduct online research of a favorite celebrity or professional athlete who has also set up a foundation or project for social good.

In your paper:

Describe the foundation or project for social good.

Discuss how the foundation reflects the personal values of the celebrity or athlete. Explain how the foundation or project is an example of leadership integrity. Describe how the foundation or project enhances the celebrity’s image.

Describe whether integrity and image management are compatible.

The paper:

Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages)

and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University

Library, in addition to the text. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source.

Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric(http://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/4680/preview)for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Waypoint Assignment

Submission

The Search for Leadership

You are the CEO of a major consumer technology corporation. The company is global and offers remote employment, in addition to numerous physical locations. It distributes the products through different global wholesalers to reach retailers who in turn sell to the ultimate consumer. Your job is to find a new president for the organization. The past president has retired after 25 years of service. You will have to explain to the board of directors what criteria will be used in the search for a new company president.

In your paper:

Explain what being a leader is, and what traits are needed to be an effective leader. Describe the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position.

Analyze the importance of attending to tasks and relationships.

Explain the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone. Examine the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles.

Justify the needed ethical leadership traits for this position

The Final Paper

Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (https://awc.ashford.edu/index.html).

Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University

Library, in addition to the text. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Ashford Writing Center.