Assignment: GOAL AND LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE THEORIES

Write a 3-5 page paper that defines and discusses the path-goal theory and leader-member exchange theory. What are the strengths and criticisms of each theory? What are the pillars or models of each theory? Identify and/or provide examples of situations where each theory would apply. Include real life experiences where you have used or witnessed either approach.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:

Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates masterycovering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.

Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery usingrelevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.

Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.

Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.