Discuss Leadership and the Political Framework.
Leadership and the Political Framework
Required Reading
Papworth, M. A., Milne, D., & Boak, G. (2009). An exploratory content analysis of situational leadership. The Journal of Management Development, 28(7), 593-606. Retrieved from Trident University International library
Oostrom, J.K., Born, M.Ph., Serlie, A.W., & Van der Molen, H.T. (2012) Implicit trait policies in multimedia situational judgment tests for leadership skills: Can they predict leadership behavior? Human Performance, 25(4), 335-353. Retrieved from Trident University International library
Goncalves, M. (2013). Leadership styles: The power to influence others. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 4(4). Retrieved from Trident University International library
Kaifi, B. A., & Mendenhall, S. (2012). Strategic leadership applied to retail management: Joe Contrucci discusses the 21st century dynamic organization. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 17(4), 103-109. Retrieved from Trident University International library
Kosicek, P. M., Soni, R., Sandbothe, R., & Slack, F. (2012). Leadership styles, industry fit, and quality focus. Competition Forum, 10(2), 49-54. Retrieved from Trident University International library
Useful Websites
Here are some Web sources on the Bolman Deal Four Frame model. You do not need to know all the ins and outs about this model and how its used in academic research. Recall that we are simply using the general tenets of this model to frame our discussion of various leadership styles.
Weins, B., (2008). Organizational Theory: Evaluating Departmental Effectiveness Case study Student academic services at Seattle Pacific University. Retrieved from: http://www.pacrao.org/docs/resources/writersteam/Organizational_Theory.pdf
Bolman, L. G. & Deal, T. E. (2002). Bolman and Deals Four Framework Approach. Retrieved from: http://www.scribd.com/doc/40758273/Bolman-and-Deal%E2%80%99s-Four-Framework-Approach
Bolman, L. G. & Deal, T. E. (1991). Reframing organizations. Retrieved from: http://www.tnellen.com/ted/tc/bolman.html
Case Assignment
The Political Framework
Please compose a 3- to 4-page paper in which in which you first, briefly summarize the ‘Political Framework’. Next, consider the transformational, transactional (both considered in Module 1), and the situational leadership style presented in your background readings. Which leadership style or styles seem(s) best fit to operating within the ‘Political Framework’? Give examples from an organization of your choice of where you see a strong parallel between this management style and strong emphasis on the ‘Political Framework’.
Be sure to refer to relevant articles that you read in the background materials.
Assignment Expectations
This paper should be written in your own words and include:
An introduction stating the thesis, position, or central theme you plan to take or consider in your paper.
A main body that provides a cogent, well documented case in support of your thesis, position or central theme.
A conclusion concisely stating the main points of your analysis and the conclusions you reached.
Grading will be based on how closely you follow directions, critical thinking, writing, use of sources and mechanics, including use of in-text citations. Your essay should be 3 to 4 pages in length (not counting your title page or references). You must include a title page and a list of references. APA formatting is preferred. Do not paste in sections of text into your essay. All of your work must be written in your own words. Its OK to use a short quote now and again, but quotations must be in quotation marks and properly cited. In-text citations should be used anytime you are borrowing somebody elses ideas, or information. That is to say, if you are borrowing a thought from a publication from B. Simpsons article written in 2010, that section of text must be followed with (Simpson, 2010). Quotations, data, and general ideas (put into your own words) should all be cited.
