CLC - Contemporary Business Leaders Mark Zuckerberg is the person that would like to write on. if not him, anyone other than Bill Gates. Thanks Details: Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique approach to leading people. Please review the "Contemporary Business Leaders" resource for a list of additional business leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250-1,500 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion: 1. Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position? 2. Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader's approach to leading people.   3. What was the leader's greatest career achievement? 4. Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role? 5. What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge? 6. Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader's successor/predecessor (or competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and why? 7. Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a leader should emulate or avoid based on course materials.  Describe how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in an organizational setting. You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Rubric CLC - Contemporary Business Leaders  1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 5.0 %Business Leader Description Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated wi.

1. CLC - Contemporary Business Leaders
Mark Zuckerberg is the person that would like to write on. if
not him, anyone other than Bill Gates. Thanks
Details:
Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve
Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and
Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique
approach to leading people. Please review the "Contemporary
Business Leaders" resource for a list of additional business
leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250-1,500
words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a
leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address
the following in your discussion:
1. Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular
leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what
industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a
leadership position?
2. Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen
leader's approach to leading people.
3. What was the leader's greatest career achievement?
4. Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and
how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align
more with a managerial role or a leadership role?
5. What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving
the challenge?
6. Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader
against that of the leader's successor/predecessor (or

2. competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was
there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you
think is more effective and why?
7. Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a leader
should emulate or avoid based on course materials. Describe
how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in
an organizational setting.
You are required to use at least two external sources to provide
evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your
selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should
not be completed based on an opinion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Rubric
CLC - Contemporary Business Leaders
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good

3. 85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
5.0 %Business Leader Description
Description of business leader that includes the organization
that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is
associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the
position is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
Description of business leader that includes the organization
that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is
associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the
position is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is often
confusing or inappropriate.
Description of the business leader that includes the organization
that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is
associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the
position is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting material
is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.
Description of business leader that includes the organization
that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is
associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the
position is clear and well-developed. Supporting material of
above average quality and quantity is provided.
Description of business leader that includes the organization
that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is
associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the
position is thorough and detailed. Examples and personal
insight are used to further understanding. Supporting material is
of exceptional quality and quantity.
10.0 %Leadership Theory Approach
A discussion of the leadership theory that describes the leader's
approach to leading people is absent, inappropriate, or

4. irrelevant.
A discussion of the leadership theory that best describes the
leader's approach to leading people is vague or incomplete.
Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.
A discussion of the leadership theory that best describes the
leader's approach to leading people is provided, but at a cursory
level. Supporting material is of baseline acceptable quality and
quantity.
A discussion of the leadership theory that best describes the
leader's approach to leading people is clear and well-integrated.
Supporting material of above average quality and quantity is
provided.
A discussion of the leadership theory that best describes the
leader's approach to leading people is thorough and well
integrated. Examples and personal insight are used to further
understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional quality and
quantity.
10.0 %Leader's Greatest Achievement
Discussion of the leader's greatest achievement is absent,
inappropriate, or irrelevant.
A discussion of the leader's greatest achievement is vague or
incomplete. Supporting material is often confusing or
inappropriate.
A discussion of the leader's greatest achievement is provided,
but at a cursory level. Supporting material is of baseline
acceptable quality and quantity.
A discussion of the leader's greatest achievement is clear and
well-integrated. Supporting material of above average quality
and quantity is provided.
A discussion of the leader's greatest achievement is thorough
and well-integrated. Examples and personal insight are used to
further understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional
quality and quantity.
10.0 %Handling a Challenge

5. A discussion of a challenge the leader faced and how it was
handled as well as whether the leader responded with a
managerial or leadership role is absent, inappropriate, or
irrelevant.
A discussion of a challenge the leader faced and how it was
handled is vague or incomplete. A discussion of whether the
leader responded with a managerial or leadership role is weak
or marginal with gaps in presentation. Supporting material is
often confusing or inappropriate.
A discussion of a challenge the leader faced and how it was
handled is provided, but at a cursory level. A rudimentary
discussion of whether the leader responded with a managerial or
leadership role is included. Supporting material is of baseline
acceptable quality and quantity.
A discussion of challenge the leader faced and how it was
handled is clear and well-integrated. A discussion of whether
the leader responded with a managerial or leadership role is
clearly articulated. Supporting material of above average
quality and quantity is provided.
A discussion of challenge the leader faced and how it was
handled is thorough and well-integrated. A discussion of
whether the leader responded with a managerial or leadership
role is clearly developed with examples and personal insight to
further understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional
quality and quantity.
10.0 %Power Bases and Impact of Behavior
An identification of the power bases used in handling the
challenge (including a description of the impact of the leader's
behavior on the situation) is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
An identification of the power bases used in handling the
challenge is vague or incomplete. A description of the impact of
the leader's behavior on the situation is weak or marginal with
gaps in presentation. Supporting material is often confusing or
inappropriate.
An identification of the power bases used in handling the

6. challenge is provided, but at a cursory level. A rudimentary
description of the impact of the leader's behavior on the
situation is included. Supporting material is of baseline
acceptable quality and quantity.
An identification of the power bases used in handling the
challenge is clear and well-integrated. A description of the
impact of the leader's behavior on the situation is clearly
articulated. Supporting material of above average quality and
quantity is provided.
An identification of the power bases used in handling the
challenge is thorough and well-integrated. A description of the
impact of the leader's behavior on the situation is clearly
developed with examples and personal insight to further
understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional quality and
quantity.
10.0 %Leadership Style Comparison
A comparison of the leader's leadership style to a successor or
predecessor (or competitor) as well as a description of the
difference in leadership styles and which is more effective is
absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
A comparison of the leader's leadership style to a successor or
predecessor (or competitor) is vague or incomplete. A
description of the difference in leadership styles and which is
more effective is weak or marginal with gaps in presentation.
Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.
A comparison of the leader's leadership style to a successor or
predecessor (or competitor) is provided, but at a cursory level.
A rudimentary description of the difference in leadership styles
and which is more effective is included. Supporting material is
of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.
A comparison of the leader's leadership style to a successor or
predecessor (or competitor) is clear and well-integrated. A
description of the difference in leadership styles and which is
more effective is clearly articulated. Supporting material of
above average quality and quantity is provided.

7. A comparison of the leader's leadership style to a successor or
predecessor (or competitor) is thorough and well-integrated. A
description of the difference in leadership styles and which is
more effective is clearly developed with examples and personal
insight to further understanding. Supporting material is of
exceptional quality and quantity.
10.0 %Attributes a Successful Leader Should Possess or Avoid
Attributes a leader should possess or avoid in order to be
successful are absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
Attributes a leader should possess or avoid in order to be
successful are vague or incomplete. Supporting material is often
confusing or inappropriate.
Attributes a leader should possess or avoid in order to be
successful are provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting
material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.
Attributes a leader should possess or avoid in order to be
successful are clear and well integrated. Supporting material of
above average quality and quantity is provided.
Attributes a leader should possess or avoid in order to be
successful are thorough and well integrated. Examples and
personal insight are used to further understanding. Supporting
material is of exceptional quality and quantity.
5.0 %Research Sources (relevancy, quantity, and type
specifications)
Sources are not used or cited as required in the assignment
instructions. Noncredible sources are used.
Source relevance is vague or inconsistent. References from
appropriate sources are not included: at least one academic
resource.
Source relevance is mostly applicable and appropriate.
References from appropriate sources are included: at least two
academic resources.
Source relevance is applicable and appropriate in all instances.
References from appropriate sources are included: at least three

8. academic resources.
Source relevance is applicable and appropriate in all instances
and sparks interest in the reader to pursue further investigation.
References from appropriate sources are used: more than three
academic resources.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper.
Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim

9. in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are
present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not
overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence
structures and figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and
assignment)
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is
rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although
some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors
in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and

10. style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting
errors.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
although some formatting errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
and format is mostly correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage
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