Discussion 1

Behavior Approach

Explain the behavior approach and the two general kinds of behaviors that it is composed of. What is the central purpose of the behavior approach?

Discussion 2

Steps to Effectiveness

Explain at least two steps that leadership should take to be effective. Apply these steps to a current situation in which you are a follower. What style would be most appropriate for leading you, according to the theory, and why? Do you agree

Assignment

Contemporary Leadership

Write a three to four page paper (not including the title and reference pages) about a contemporary leadership situation that is familiar to you. Your paper needs to:
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
- Identify the development level and style demonstrated in the situation.
- Support your position with specific examples.
- Explain whether the action taken was appropriate and effective.
- Determine and discuss if the situational leadership approach would be useful in understanding the leadership applied to the situation.

In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
- Must be double-spaced and 12 point font
- Must be formatted according to APA style
- Must include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement
- Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph
- Must reference at least two scholarly resources
- Must include a reference page written in APA format