DDBA 8151 Week 2 Uncovering Leadership Styles

DDBA 8151: Organizational Leadership: Doctoral Theory and Practice

Assignment: Uncovering Leadership Styles

Submit a 3- to 4-page analysis of the individual’s leadership style and the impact of that style on his or her organization. Your analysis should include the following:

·         An evaluation of the leadership style of your selected leader, according to an existing leadership style theory

·         An assessment of the health of that leader’s organization, based upon information shared during the interview as well as any additional resources to support your assessment

·         A comparison of the relationship between your chosen leader’s leadership style and the health of his or her organization, as conveyed in the interview, to what is depicted in any local media, websites, or news information about the organization

·         A minimum of two specific citations per page from this week’s Learning Resources and/or additional scholarly sources; you may also include media examples of leadership behavior and other relevant organizational information to support your analysis.

Note: Be sure to use the APA Course Paper Template (6th ed.) to complete this Assignment. Also, refer to the Week 2 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of two APA-formatted scholarly citations.

DDBA 8151 Week 2 Discussion APA Formatting

Post an assessment of your APA knowledge strengths and areas of opportunity. Your assessment should include answers to the following questions:

o   What aspect(s) of APA formatting did you find easier to comprehend? Why?

o   What aspect(s) of APA formatting do you find most challenging? Why?

o   How will you plan to minimize or overcome your challenges in APA formatting? Provide specific examples.

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from the APA Manual and any additional sources.