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  • Assessment 2: Defining Yourself as a Leader

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    Assessment 2

    Defining Yourself As a Leader

    Prepare a 2–3-page business report (single spaced) in which you analyze your leadership strengths and develop a statement of who you are as a leader.

    Your leader is interested in your development as a leader in your organization. You have recently taken a variety of self-assessments designed to better understand your strengths, areas of improvement, communication ability, and values. Your leader would like you to spend some time reflecting on the results of your assessments and setting SMART goals for future improvement, gathering some additional information from those who know you best.

    Your role is to prepare a report in which you review and reflect on your strengths. To do this, collect information from the various assessments in class or from colleagues, friends, or others who know you well, and create a portrait of yourself as a leader. Then, reflect on how this information fits with your own view of yourself and your behavior on the job or in life by creating a personal SWOT and some SMART goals.

    For this paper:

    • Discuss the strengths, skills, and other positives that were revealed in the assessments that you took. Do these strengths surprise you or reinforce what you already thought? How do you use these strengths currently? Be sure to clearly explain which assessment gave you the information and cite the assessments in APA format.
    • If you choose to, discuss your strengths further by summarizing what the people that you asked about you responded, and relating how what you learned from the people you talked to and the assessments fits in with what you already knew about yourself, and with the work you currently do or hope to do in the future.
    • Bring together all data points—your own feelings about your skills, what the assessments revealed, what your contacts said about you—in a cohesive personal SWOT.
    • Describe one or two areas that you learned are growth opportunities (where you did not perform so strongly). How did you feel about this? What specific and actionable steps might you take to strengthen these areas? List at least one SMART goal that you can set for yourself.
    • Develop a statement of who you are as a leader, based on your analysis. This statement should include your values, strengths, goals, and more. You should include in your statement who you want to be as a leader—what you aspire to become. This way, your statement becomes your own vision of who you want to be and an affirmation to help you grow.

    Your deliverable is a 2–3-page business report (single spaced). Business reports are formatted differently from academic, APA formatting. For information about the differences, refer to MBA Program Resources. You will want to review the MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines. Note that this business report MUST be single-spaced, professionally formatted, and organized with ample headings. Because this is a personal reflection, you may write it in first person.

     

    Collecting Feedback From People:

    If you choose, you can collect valuable feedback about your strengths through others. Because not everyone is likely to respond, you should identify at least 6–10 people to ask. Choose a variety of people who have had extended contact with you, such as:

    • Colleagues (former or current), such as vendors, customers, or board members.
    • Friends (old or recent), neighbors, or fellow volunteers.
    • Family members.
    • Others who know you well. Be creative in your choices.

    Try to give your respondents sufficient time to respond. You can create a feedback form or keep it simpler.

    The questions you should ask are:

    • Who am I when I am at my best?
    • Can you provide a specific example of a time when I was at my best?

    The Defining Yourself As a Leader business report is a professional document and should therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, including single-spaced paragraphs. In addition to the report, include:

    • Title page or a heading at the top of the first page with title, date, and your name.
    • Introduction.
    • Various sections (see recommended outline below).
    • Conclusion.
    • References page.
    • APA-formatted references (if applicable).

    You might consider using the following outline:

    • Introduction (Tell the reader what this paper is about. Do not assume that the reader knows what the assessment is).
    • My Strengths (Detail which assessments you took, what strengths and values were revealed, and comments you received, if applicable).
    • Personal SWOT Leadership Statement (Provide a brief personal SWOT in bullet form or a four-square graphic. Create a statement of who you want to be as a leader—make it aspiring, like an affirmation).
    • Growth Opportunities (Briefly overview the importance of growing and setting goals. Then, develop at least two SMART goals based on your analysis. Detail the areas where you have yet to grow and discuss some plans for achieving that growth).
    • Conclusion (wrap up the paper effectively).
    • References (in APA format. Be sure to cite the assessments that you took, and any readings that are applicable).

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 1: Analyze the strengths and behaviors of successful leaders.
      • Analyze personal leadership strengths.
      • Develop a personal SWOT leadership statement that includes purpose and values as a leader.
    • Competency 2: Apply leadership strengths and behaviors to workplace situations.
      • Describe how you use your strengths in the workplace or plan to in the future and how you will develop your weaknesses to become strengths by setting SMART goals.
    • Competency 4: Communicate effectively through academic and professional writing.
      • Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
      • Convey clear meaning in text through sound grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.

     

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  • Analyze Methods to Develop a Research Chart

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    Week 1 – Assignment 1: Analyze Methods to Develop a Research Chart

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    The Research Chart is a tool you will use every week to explore methods during this entire course. It will comprise key points of each method and you will add to it for each weekly requirement, except for the Signature Assignment weeks. Since this is the first week of the course, you will create more than what will be added in subsequent weeks, so you are encouraged to use the same chart and build on it as you work through this course.

    For your initial chart, include the following in your submission:

    First, create three main sections: 1) Experimental, 2) Quasi-Experimental, and 3) Non-Experimental. (In the first Section of the course, you will focus on adding quantitative topics. Qualitative topics will be added later in Section 2.)

    Then, for this week, in the corresponding section, provide the name(s) of the method you reviewed, its primary use and when it should be used (what circumstances), strengths and limitations of the method, ethical considerations, and one example of when the method could be used (include your interests or something more general).

    The chart can be organized in any manner that works for you, such as an Excel Spreadsheet or a Word Document using the table feature. Include headings according to the appropriate methods being developed. The goal is to create a clear and concise chart. You may use pointed (bullet form) discussion points or more narrative text within your chart.

    Length: Research chart, not including title and reference pages. Be sure to cite this week’s resources used in your assignment.
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  • Develop a Plan to Motivate and Engage Workers from Diverse Generations

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    Imagine that you have been asked by a corporate leader to develop a plan to motivate and engage workers from diverse generations. Write a proposal to address this request. Be sure to address the following points in your paper:

    • Provide an overview and description of the generations currently in the workforce.
    • Provide a discussion of the various attitudes and values particular to each generation. What attitudes might all generations share? Are generational values more alike than different?
    • Identify some common stereotypes about generations, and then describe how they might interfere with motivating and enhancing the engagement of individual workers.
    • Explain how different generations might inform and influence each other in the workplace.
    • Explain how attraction, development, and retention of employees would differ for each generation.
    • Describe at least five motivational techniques that the organization could use to assist its diverse workforce.
    • Describe at least three best practices that the organization could use to enhance positive work attitudes amongst its diverse workforces.

    Support your plan with at least 10 references published in peer-reviewed journals in the past seven years.

    Length: 12-15 pages

    Your Signature Assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
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  • Discuss Workplace Withdrawal

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    For this task, you will create a discussion post.  Consider the following question, and then draft your response:

    Describe one type of workplace withdrawal behavior. What are the causes and consequences of this withdrawal behavior? What strategies can you adopt in the workplace to reduce the negative impact of this withdrawal behavior?

    Length: 450-500 words

    References: Support your discussion with at least one reference to a peer-reviewed source.

    Your response should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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  • Present a Stress Reduction Program

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    Imagine this scenario. You have been consulted by Juanita’s Bread and Bakery, a company that employs more than 200 employees. Due to the recent economic downturn, the company has made several major changes in the past 2 years. It has added an extra work shift, increased output expectations, redefined worker roles, and carried out three major reorganizational plans.

    While the company had hoped to save money, it found that it was just breaking even because of an increase in absenteeism, higher stress based medical complaints, an increase in complaints of work-family conflict, and a resulting increase in insurer provider rates. Therefore, the company has consulted you to propose a stress reduction plan.

    The company has reported a large degree of absenteeism, as well as visits to the on-site health care office. The medical staff there notes a high degree of stress-related illness. This company has asked you to propose a stress reduction program.

    Prepare an evidence-based PowerPoint presentation to deliver to management that provides the following:

    • Description of work stress and the principles/theories of work stress.
    • General description of sources of stress and specific identification of the sources of stress at Juanita’s Bread and Bakery.
    • General description of outcomes of stress and specific identification of the consequences of stress at Juanita’s Bread and Bakery.
    • Development of a specific plan to deal with at least two key factors of work stress at Juanita’s Bread and Bakery.
    • Assessment of how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your plan to deal with work stress.

    Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.

    Support your presentation with at least five scholarly resources published in peer-reviewed journals in the past 7 years. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.

    Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)
    Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide

    Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
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  • Warm-Up Activity 3.1: Preparing a White Paper

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    Week 3 – Assignment: Prepare a White Paper on Motivation Techniques

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    Warm-Up Activity 3.1: Preparing a White Paper

    A white paper is an authoritative, informative guide or report that aims to identify a problem, propose a solution, or assist in decision making. In short, the purpose of a white paper is to inform and persuade. The intended audience of a white paper could be the general public or possibly an organization or groups of organizations looking to address needs or find solutions to problems. The author’s main goal again is to be persuasive and to ensure she addresses the needs of her audience.

    The content of a white paper should include the following basic elements. Start with a compelling introduction where you present the problem and summarize your solution succinctly in a paragraph or two. Next, present the problem or describe the opportunity in more detail and support your description with solid, factual evidence. Then, describe a baseline solution to the problem. Lastly, present your solution as the best possible solution. Complete your white paper with a conclusion that restates the problem and presents your approach to understanding or solving the issue.

    When it comes to formatting a white paper, there is no right or wrong way nor is there any single method or approach. You may want to create an outline before you begin writing to assist in the clear flow of content for your white paper. A white paper may or may not feature a title page and abstract. You also may wish to include images, charts, graphs, and other figures to back up your claims and capture your audience’s attention. There is no set page limit for white papers either. It depends on how much space you need to convey your compelling message. Just keep your audience in mind when determining the length of your white paper. Remember, the overall goal is to be persuasive, informative, and call your audience to action.

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    Purdue Online Writing Lab – White Paper: Purpose and Audience

    Assignment Instructions

    Imagine that you have been asked by a large company, with more than 500 employees in various levels of the company, to prepare a white paper on motivation techniques. Specifically, they have always relied on incentives and bonuses to motivate their employees and they are interested in exploring alternatives.

    • Looking at recent research in the field, as well as the resources offered in this activity, describe various motivation interventions and take a position on the effectiveness of these motivation techniques.
    • Locate examples of organizations recently (within the past 5 years) in the news due to their efforts to motivate employees. Support your discussion of motivation techniques by including at least two examples of organizations that were able to successfully motivate their employees.

    Support your whitepaper with at least five research articles published in peer-reviewed journals in the past 7 years.

    Length: 5-7 pages

    Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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  • Create a Timeline of Classic Motivation Theories

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    Week 1 – Assignment: Create a Timeline of Classic Motivation Theories

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    Warm-Up Activity 1.1: How to Prepare a Timeline

    Timelines are a visual way to present information to readers. By using text, graphics, and pictures, you can deliver background information in a unique, yet understandable manner.

    Timeline tips:

    Your assignment provides you with general information and instructions on what you need to include in your timeline.

    1. Outline your timeline.

    Start by outlining your key points and dates that your timeline needs to cover. This approach will help you to identify, present, and submit your information in a logical manner.

    2. Research events, theories, individuals, etc.

    Next, as you do with any assignment, locate accurate information about your timeline elements. Remember to keep track of your source materials because you will need to provide citations and references for your work.

    3. Locate images.

    Because your timeline is a visual presentation of information, locate images (pictures, art, graphics, etc.) that you can incorporate into your timeline.

    4. Decide on a format.

    You can create a timeline by using several, different methods.

    If you have Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, visit the Microsoft support website for instructions on how to create a timeline.

    5. Decide how to present information.

    Consider how you will present the information. Once you have decided, be consistent in your approach. For example, if you name a theorist or key figure, will you include their birth and death dates? How much detail will you provide about an individual, a theory, an event, etc.?

    6. Use color, bold, italics, and font size for emphasis.

    If there are specific points that you want the reader to notice, consider using bold, italics, or color for emphasis. You may also want to use a larger or smaller font size to indicate relationships within the content. Whatever your choice, be consistent and use emphasis elements sparingly (one color or technique).

    7. Cite and reference source material.

    Images and information must be cited and referenced. Depending on the template you decide to use, you may use citations with footnotes to indicate the source (in a spreadsheet program) or citations, and then a separate reference page or slide (in a word processing document or presentation program). Be sure to adhere to basic APA format for references.

    Assignment Instructions

    For this task, you will place the following motivation theories on a timeline. In your timeline, indicate the year or or decade in which the theory was proposed, identify the key individuals involved in proposing the theory, and then provide a brief summary of the key elements, findings, and limitations of the theory.

    Classic Motivation Theories

    1. Equity Theory
    2. Existence, Relatedness, Growth (ERG) Theory
    3. Expectancy Theory
    4. Job Characteristics Theory
    5. Needs Hierarchy
    6. Need for Achievement Theory
    7. Reinforcement Theory
    8. Two-Factor Theory

    Length: 2-3 pages

    References: Include a minimum of four scholarly resources.

    Your timeline should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to the topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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  • Chart the Antecedents and Consequences of Job Satisfaction

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    Week 4 – Assignment 1: Chart the Antecedents and Consequences of Job Satisfaction

    Over many years of research, job satisfaction has been linked to many important concepts. Your task this week is is to create a chart that summarizes the antecedents and consequences of job satisfaction, and then prepare a brief brief essay to describe the significance of your findings.

    Part 1: Antecedents are variables thought to cause job satisfaction/dissatisfaction. Consequences are the positive and negative outcomes that occur because of job satisfaction. Review past research, and then create a chart that outlines the following:

    • Five (5) antecedents of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction
      • Provide a definition of each antecedent, describe the relationship between the antecedent and job satisfaction (e.g., job satisfaction is caused by high/low levels of “X”), and identify at least one study to support your discussion of each antecedent variable.
    • Five (5) consequences of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction
      • Provide a definition of each consequence, describe the relationship between the consequence and job satisfaction (e.g., high/low job satisfaction results in high/low levels of “X”), and identify at least one study to support your discussion of each outcome variable.

    A sample chart is provided below:

    Antecedents Definition of Variable Relationship Research Support
    For example:

    Autonomy

    		 Autonomy is the freedom employees have to their jobs as they see fit. Higher levels of autonomy lead to greater levels of job satisfaction. Kinicki, A. J., McKee-Ryan, F. M., Schriesheim, C. A., & Carson, K. P. (2002). Assessing the construct validity of the Job Descriptive Index: A review and meta-analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 87(1), 14-32.
           
    Consequences Definition of Variable Relationship Research Support
           

    Part 2: After you have completed your chart, write a brief essay describing why it is important to understand the various causes and consequences of job satisfaction. Has the field’s focus on identifying causes and consequences undermined our understanding of job satisfaction? Why or why not?

    Length:  2–3-page chart; 2-3 paragraph essay

    References:  Support your discussion with at least five references to peer-reviewed sources.

    Your chart should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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  • Signature Assignment: Create a Guide for Leadership Development

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    Week 8 – Signature Assignment: Create a Guide for Leadership Development

    As you have learned in this course, leadership focuses on working with others in different ways to accomplish goals. The business world of today is complex and rapidly changing. Organizations need leaders who are flexible, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent to maintain a competitive advantage.

    Your final assignment is to prepare a development guide for fostering effective leadership skills. The target audience for this guide includes first-line managers and supervisors who are seeking to develop their leadership skills. The guide should provide useful information and tips to review what to do and why in order to help these managers/supervisors become self-aware, effective leaders.

    Your guide should address how to devote time to self-awareness and how this knowledge will enable them to improve as leaders. The goal is for these managers to use the guide daily for 14 days and track the action(s) they took each day to create a positive change.

    Your 14-day guide should help motivate users — from contemplating simply how to develop their skills into formulating clear steps for specific training and development actions. Each “day” should address a different element of leadership development and your suggested activities should be supported by best practice and scholarly research. Your guide should also provide users with:

    • A description of at least five important skills or competencies necessary for effective leadership.
    • Information regarding how to assess their current leadership skill levels.
    • Recommendations for how to identify their personal leadership or managerial style.
    • Tips or exercises to identify and develop their strengths.
    • Tips or exercises to identify and improve upon their weaknesses.
    • Developmental assignments or self-directed activities, which would increase the effectiveness in the identified leadership competencies.

    Finally, your guide should provide a place for users to track their goals, reflections, and progress.

    Length: 12-15 pages, not including title and reference pages

    References: Support your guide with at least 10 references published in peer-reviewed journals in the past 7 years.

    Your guide should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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