Can someone help me with articulating this ? Richard Brookhiser, in his work entitled A Man on Horseback, discussed how George Washington treated people properly. He had 110 rules such as: "In disciplining someone, do it with all sweetness and mildness. When people put all their effort into something that fails, don't b
Can someone help me to describe the concept of "Wake" and its component parts, and describe how this concept can be used in managing or leading others? ------------ Reflect critical thinking: assess, the validity of arguments, interpret the accuracy of data, and ascertain the depth and quality of research. Outcome:
Can someone help me with question: 1. What the following concept means-in relation to integrity in leadership? "Character is the ability to meet the demands of reality." --------------- Should reflect critical thinking Outcome: Identify the three essentials necessary for success. (Character, competence, al
How does a "gap" in or between character dimensions impact the ability to lead successfully?
Hi, I need some help with this assignment: I am suppose to prepare a 2-4 page paper that shows how the concepts of competency within a given field, ability to work with others, and character contribute to success. This piece has to reflect critical thinking: assessing the validity of arguments, interpreting the accuracy of data,
There's a body of literature devoted to a concept called "SUBSTITUTES FOR LEADERSHIP". Basically, the idea is that organizations can develop a set of structural characteristics and cultivate characteristics in their members such that actual "leadership" on the part of particular individuals is either unnecessary or, in some case
Leadership Style What do you consider to be your own leadership style? Using examples, also discuss the various strategies and interventions that you have found successful in motivating and influencing people to accomplish certain goals.
1. I need assistance in discussing the concept of community and Robert K. Greenleaf's test of the servant leader: a. Do those who served grow as persons? b. Do they while being served, become healthier,wiser,freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servant? c. How does this view relate to Albert Camus' l
Please help with the following discussion. Please answer in detail with at least 200 words. This information is taken from Leadership Theory and Practice 4th edition by Peter G. Northouse (2007). Identify four leadership styles associated with path-goal theory. Explain each style and relate it to styles described in other
Please help with the following. Please answer in detail with at least 200 words. This information comes from Leadership Theory and Practice 4th edition by Peter G. Northouse (2007). Explain what/how situational variables affect task motivated and relationship-motivated leaders. Apply these factors to a work situation in which
1. Discuss the influences of organizational size, technology, and strategy on organizational structure? 2. How do self directed work teams differ from conventional terms? 3. Matrix structure requires more coordination than functional or pure divisional structures. Explain this issue? 4. Discuss the difference (advantages an
You are the manager of the accounting department at Widgets R Us, a modest-sized manufacturing firm with 150 employees. You returned from a meeting with the Vice President of Human Resources, Polly Peoples. Ms. Peoples had called this meeting to inform all department managers of her new wellness plan to help improve employee pro
1. What factors do you think influence employee job satisfaction? Compare and contrast these factors to the factors most important to you. 2. How does a manager's personality and values affect his or her job performance? Provide a specific example. Very seldom do people hand you a list of their values. How do you infer othe
Please help with the following questions found in the book: Leadership Theory and Practice 4th edition written by Peter G. Northouse (2007). Please answer in detail with at least 250 words. Explain the two steps leaders must fulfill to be effective according to the situational approach to leadership. Apply these steps to a
Please help me with a response so that I can write the following: 1. Discuss the relationship of leadership to the politics of the organization. Please be sure to address the following issues, along with presenting any other ideas about this concept that you find interesting: (1) Your assessment of the practicality of
Make three lists - one each detailing the leadership skills, characteristics and attitudes best suited to leading innovative individuals, teams and decision groups, mentioned in the various readings done for this course, thus far. Compare and contrast the three lists. What are the differences between the skills needed for lead
In the book "Apex Thinking", Dr Polk and White discuss some of the leadership challenges which those who seek to move to the top of an organization may face. Please assist Choose one chapter in the book and analyze the frames which are presented. 150 words to 250 words. Thanks
1. What is the relationship between wellness and performance excellence? 2. What are the differences between leadership and management? 3. What is the relationship between values and personal behavior? 4. Discuss the relationship between group and individual ethics with regard to Development and Understanding. 5. Dis
1. Analyze the relationship between leadership and ground rule changes. 2. Define the three types of employees Good Solders: Loose Cannons: Grenades: 3. What is meant by the concept of Assumption of Cultural Homogeneity? 4. What is meant by the concept of Assumption of Cultural Similarity? 5. To be effective, ethic
Transformational leadership is one response to the challenges of 21st century leadership. Your post should include the following: 1)Explain what is meant by "transformational" and how it might relate to motivation. 2)Describe the characteristics of transformational leadership. 3)Provide at least 2 examples of ways trans
Hi! I'm hoping to find assistance in putting together scholarly writings that could provide the basis for me to answer the following questions: What are some of the traditional/conventional models, theories, and practices embodied in philosophy, culture, and common sense that we typically draw on and make use of (explicitly o
I need asssistance in preparing a Position Paper that incorporates both the book, "Be, Know, Do written by Frances Hessselbein and General Eric K. Shinseki; and The movie "Twelve O'Clock High". This position paper has to be in APA Format with references. I will need enough information to support 5-6 pages. Thank you in ad
Gender and Leadership You recently attended a management workshop entitled, "Gender and Leadership," during which the workshop leader related the following statement originally expressed by Bill Clinton: "We need not just a new generation of leadership but a new gender of leadership" ("Clinton pledges fidelity," 1992, p. A2).
Briefly discuss the difference between a group and a team, and the strategies a leader should consider to influence a group or team.
After learning of the changes about to impact your department at EEST following the Ouest acquisition, you have approached your VP, whom you consider a mentor, to discuss how best to prepare yourself to guide your staff and meet the expectations of the new management. She has suggested that it might be appropriate to put in some
Leadership Potential Discuss the common measures, and best practices, in measuring leadership success. Propose one additional theory that you would utilize to evaluate the success, or competence, of a leader.
Leadership Challenge: Using Sources of Power Ethically The CEO of a large company has retained you as a management consultant to look into an area of concern that she has. With all of the recent corporate scandals like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, and ImClone, she is wondering how she can avoid these sorts of problems within her co
1. In the book written by Noel M. Tichy "The Leadership Engine", Identify how the elements of Ideas, Values, Emotional, Energy, and Edge, fit together? How are they connected with a teachable point of view?
What is a good mix of operations management skills and knowledge that allow IT managers to make immediate and effective contributions to the performance of an IT organization?
Please assist in assessing the value of Noel M. Tichy's statement. "I have talked about six characteristics that define winning leaders- teaching and learning, ideas and values, energy and edge. Wrap them all together. This brings me to what I believe is the ultimate hallmark of world class champion leaders, which is the