Discussions
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- Assigned vs. Emergent Leaders
Distinguish between assigned and emergent leaders. Give an example of an instance in which you “emerged” as a leader. Explain how your communication might have facilitated your emergence as leader. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings.
Rate yourself on the Leadership Trait Questionnaire. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? Give an example of how your behavior in one situation illustrated this strength. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? Give an example of how your behavior in one situation illustrated this weakness. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings.
Assignments
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Leadership vs. Management
Write a three to four page paper (not including the title and references pages) that:
· Defines leadership and management.
· Defends or criticizes the view that leadership and management are different concepts.
· Gives specific examples that support your position.
· Discusses the implications of your general leadership views.
In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
· Must be double-spaced and 12 point font
· Must be formatted according to APA style
· Must include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement
· Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph
· Must reference at least two scholarly resources
· Must include a reference page written in APA format
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.