Unit 2 Assignment Information Greetings! Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed. Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats. My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently … or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation. Please let me know if you have any questions! Rebecca Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following: · Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership. · Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership. · Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership. · Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis. · Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger. · Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action. The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles. The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as follows: · 50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and organization · 30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking · 20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format Submit the Focus Paper to the Unit 2: Assignment 1 Dropbox. This Assignment is due by the end of Unit 2—Tuesday, 1 ...

1. Unit 2 Assignment Information
Greetings!
Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an
opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide
you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to
ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my
personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created
an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain
essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these
papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the
introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great
goal to maximize organizational performance through
leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you
desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the
paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write
about the various topics independently … or a little each day.
Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you
will be ready for the analysis followed by your
recommendation.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca
Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not
including the title and reference pages, explaining the

2. leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and
maximize organizational performance that includes the
following:
· Introduction to specific business and organizational
performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
· Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for
effective leadership.
· Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and
situational leadership.
· Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and
analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches
to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to
connect the research to the analysis.
· Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the
leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and
organizational performance goals identified in the introduction.
Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them
stronger.
· Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper
and bring forward a call to action.
The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment
Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with
proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section
headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced
resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed
(scholarly) journal articles.
The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as
follows:
· 50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and
organization
· 30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking
· 20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format
Submit the Focus Paper to the Unit 2: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

3. This Assignment is due by the end of Unit 2—Tuesday, 11:59
p.m. ET.
Specific assignment rubric with Professor Rebecca’s notes for
greatest success:
Focus Paper: Write a seven to nine (7 – 9) page paper (2000 –
2500 words), not including the title and reference pages,
explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business
goals and maximize organizational performance
Assessment: GB600-1: Explain the leadership necessary to
accomplish business goals and maximize organizational
performance.
Grading Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned & Comments
Content, focus, use of research, organization
· Response successfully answers the Assignment question(s);
thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Includes a strong
thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. The main points
of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported
well (no errors in logic) using outside sources as assigned.
· Sources are primarily academic journals, with thoughtful use
web sources. References are applied substantively to the paper
topic. Skillfully addresses counter-arguments and does not
ignore data contradicting its claim. Refers to sources both in-
text and in the reference page.
75 points (50%)
Introduction to specific business and organizational
performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.

4. Note: Please be specific … think in terms of larger goals, those
for the department or the business overall; how can having the
right leadership help achieve that?
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Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for
effective leadership.
Note: Important that you address all THREE ... 6 points each.
Good place to bring in outside, reliable articles. OK to use text
as well. Scholarly not required but sometimes helpful.
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Research on the charismatic, transformational, contingency, and
situational leadership theories.
Note: Important that you address all FOUR … 8 points each!
Focus on the organizational effectiveness aspects of each
theory. Example - How do they affect behavior or performance?
This is the primary “research portion,” be sure to use peer
reviewed articles to demonstrate your current research.
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Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper
and bring forward a call to action.
Note: Summarize but really focus on ACTION to move to next
level.
5
Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text
citations throughout with a corresponding item on reference list.
A minimum of four resources required. At least two resources
must be from peer reviewed (scholarly) journals.
Note: Please be sure to include in-text citations in all ‘sections’

5. of the paper. Text is ok as one, but it should not be your
primary source of citations. Peer reviewed journal article
citations are required for the research section.
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Analysis and critical thinking
· Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and
analysis (e.g., evaluation). Paper shows original thought.
· Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations,
comparisons, and inferences.
· Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions,
and assessment based on evaluation and synthesis of
information.
45 points (30%)
Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and
analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches
to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to
connect the research to the analysis.
Note: Think about a FUNNEL approach … you have researched
four theories, now, it is required that you select TWO of the
four (charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational
leadership theories) to ANALYZE who well they can achieve
the goal that was identified in the introduction. Must include
citations to be eligible for full points.
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Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the
leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and
organizational performance goals identified in the introduction.
Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them
stronger.
Note: Continue the FUNNEL approach … you have just
analyzed two of the four theories, now, select single the “best”

6. theory that will most likely contribute to achieving the goal
from the introduction. Must include citations to be eligible for
full points.
20
Writing style, grammar, APA format
· Appropriate to the Assignment, fresh (interesting to read),
accurate, (no far-fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say
what you mean), and concise (not wordy).
· Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one
error per page. Project is free of serious errors; grammar,
punctuation, and spelling help to clarify the meaning by
following accepted conventions.
· Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-
spaced. Correct use of APA for citations and references. Title
page present and accurate.
30 points (20%)
Writing style
10
Grammar and mechanics – including section headings:
Introduction
Content
Analysis
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Note: Please see sample organization below AND the
Assignment Guide
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Formatting and use of APA
10

7. Total
150 points
Sample Section Headings/Organization:
Introduction
Necessities for Effective Leadership
Leadership Theories
Charismatic
Transformational
Contingency
Situational
Analysis of Two Leadership Theories for Organizational
Performance
Recommendation
Conclusion
Title
Name
GB600
Leadership Strategies for a Changing World

8. Date
Professor
Dr. Rebecca Herman
***DELETE ALL NOTES BEFORE SUBMITTING***
Focus Paper: Write a seven to nine (7 – 9) page paper (2000 –
2500 words), not including the title and reference pages,
explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business
goals and maximize organizational performance
Introduction
Introduction to specific business and organizational
performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
Note: Please be specific … think in terms of larger goals, those
for the department or the business overall; how can having the
right leadership help achieve that?
8
Necessities for Effective Leadership
Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for
effective leadership.
Note: Important that you address all THREE ... 6 points each.
Good place to bring in outside, reliable articles. OK to use text

9. as well. Scholarly not required but sometimes helpful.
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Leadership Theories
Research on the charismatic, transformational, contingency, and
situational leadership theories.
Note: Important that you address all FOUR … 8 points each!
Focus on the organizational effectiveness aspects of each
theory. Example - How do they affect behavior or performance?
This is the primary “research portion,” be sure to use peer
reviewed articles to demonstrate your current research.
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Charismatic Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Contingency Leadership
Situational Leadership
Analysis of Two Leadership Theories for Organizational
Performance
Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and
analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches
to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to
connect the research to the analysis.

10. Note: Think about a FUNNEL approach … you have researched
four theories, now, it is required that you select TWO of the
four (charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational
leadership theories) to ANALYZE how well each can achieve
the goal that was identified in the introduction. Must include
citations to be eligible for full points.
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Recommendation
Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the
leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and
organizational performance goals identified in the introduction.
Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them
stronger.
Note: Continue the FUNNEL approach … you have just
analyzed two of the four theories, now, select a SINGLE “best”
theory that will most likely contribute to achieving the goal
from the introduction. Must include citations to be eligible for
full points.
20
Conclusion
Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper
and bring forward a call to action.
Note: Summarize but really focus on ACTION to move to next
level.
5

11. References
Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text
citations throughout with a corresponding item on reference list.
A minimum of four resources required. At least two resources
must be from peer reviewed (scholarly) journals.
Note: Please be sure to include in-text citations in all ‘sections’
of the paper. Text is ok as one, but it should not be your
primary source of citations. Peer reviewed journal article
citations are required for the research section.
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