Assignment 3: Evaluating Leadership Behavior

Assignment 3: Evaluating Leadership Behavior 

Assignment 3: Evaluating Leadership Behavior 

Many definitions of leadership derive from the leadership models outlined in the text. Consider these models when you develop your biographic article.

Create a fictional profile of a CEO and write a biographic article focusing on his or her leadership qualities. Do the following in the biography:

• Include instances, wherever relevant, that demonstrate the CEO’s qualities and his or her influence on organizational morale and building interpersonal relationships. 
• Analyze the personal and environmental factors that might have contributed to the characteristic leadership style of the CEO. 
• Indicate whether the CEO is an inspiring leader. Explain the reasons for your opinion.
• Finally:
  • If the CEO is uninspiring, recommend how he/she can improve, in order to change the perception of his/her followers. 
  • If the CEO is an inspiring leader, identify potential psychologically based, human relation issues that he/she should be ready to face while leading the organization.

PLEASE USE THESE MODELS BELOW

Trait model

Skill model

Style model

McGergor’s Theory x and Theory Y

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is often shown as a pyramid that is comprised of five levels. The four lower levels are grouped together as deficiency needs—they represent physiological needs. The topmost level is called growth needs—it represents psychological needs.

The need hierarchy theory states that the higher needs only come into focus once all the needs that are lower down in the pyramid are mainly or entirely satisfied.

1  Self-actualization Needs 

2  Self-actualization needs include purpose, personal growth, and achievement. People at this level make their own decisions, act on their own volition, and have a distinct personality of their own.

3  Ego Needs

4  Ego needs mean having a healthy pride in one’s self. The need for self-respect and respect for others show up at this level.

5  Social Needs

6  Social needs include the love of family and friends and the need to feel a sense of belonging.

7  Security Needs

8  Security needs include safe living conditions. Children value this level more because they have the greater need for safety and security.

9  Physiological Needs

10  Physiological needs include the basic need for air, warmth, food, sleep, stimulation, and activity. Lack of biological needs and equilibrium

Write a 5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. 

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, July 18, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.