Assignment Purpose:

In the first four weeks of this class the students have examined the difference between leadership in the 20th and 21st century. They have examined the need for leaders to develop leadership styles and presence as a way to help build followers. Also, the need to build trust for relationship building in the organization was examined. Globalization movement in the industry was the final discussion topic which examines the unique leadership challenges in the 21st century.

For this assignment, students will research several business leaders to discover their views on leadership skills needed for the 21st century. The purpose of this assignment is to have the students demonstrate their understanding of the challenges and skills needed for the 21st century leader.

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Review the assignment instructions carefully.

Step 2: Review the grading rubric for the assignment carefully.

Step 3: Choose a large, medium and small size companies to examine. Pick leaders from each company. Submit your choices of leaders for approval by the Professor in the discussion area – Week 2.

Step 4: In completing the paper, research prominent business leaders and their views on the leadership skills needed for the 21st century. Respond to the following items:
•Select at least one large corporation (fortune 500 company) leader, one medium sized (other public companies), and one small business (any company with one million dollar revenue) leader and compare and contrast their viewpoints.
•In separate paragraphs, describe each leaders view on 21st century leadership using primary source video or written interviews on their opinions of 21st century leadership (Refrain from providing a biography or a discussion of the businesses they lead).
•Evaluate the remarks of the leaders with respect to leadership styles, skills, and business landscape of the future.
•Compare each leader’s views and contrast them with the reading for weeks 1-4.

NOTE: In the case of personal interviews with business leaders, the questions must be cleared with the professor ahead of time and added to the paper as appendices.

Step 5: Write down or highlight key facts from the interviews. Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper.

Step 6: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and the reference page.

Step 7: Follow this format:
•Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name;
•Introduction paragraph (must induce a description of the leaders chosen). The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper. View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://retiredlecturers.com/faculty/donelan/intro.html;
•Body part addressing the items from step # 4.
•Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the paper. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the paper is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper.

Step 8: In writing a formal paper it should be done in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 9: In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 10: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: http://retiredlecturers.com Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 12: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
•Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;
•Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
•Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.

Step 13: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Due Date

Nov 20, 2016 11:59 PM

Hide Rubrics

Rubric Name: Assignment #1

Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Leader Selection
1 point

More than three leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.9 – 1.0)
0.85 points

Three Leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Two leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Either leader or criteria selection approved by professor

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

Leader selection not completed

(0 – 0.59)

Content: Leaders views on 21st century leadership
2 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views, and other challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Discussion reflected leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Discussion showed some of leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Discussion failed to show leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability, globalization,sustainability, knowledge management and innovation)

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Compare and Contrast Leaders Views for differences and business size
2 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class plus additions; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Compared/contrasted some of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a vague relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Attempted to compare/contrast leaders views on some of the 21st century leadership challenges discussed in class; drew an imprecise relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to compare/contrast leaders views on 21st century leadership challenges from class; drew no relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Conclusions on 21st Century Leadership Challenges
2 points

Drew conclusions about all the challenges addressed in class and some additional ones from compare and contrast; all challenges and additions were analyzed in-depth

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Drew several conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all addressed with a solid discussion of analysis

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Drew some conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with a showing of some analysis

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Drew 2 or less conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with little to no analysis

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to draw conclusions from compare and contrast; or the conclusions drawn showed no analysis

(0 – 1.19)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning
4 points

Concepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Concepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

3 points

Concepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation. Conclusions are drawn. Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Concepts and ideas are not cohesive. Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions. At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author’s train of thought.

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources
4 points

Arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings and primary source material; conclusions go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from primary source material; conclusions presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts and external resources

(3.2 – 3.59)
3 points

Arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in material; Some primary source material used but second hand resource material provides major support for arguments; some conclusions show an understanding of the course material and external resources

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; no use of essential primary source material to support argument; Material to support arguments from secondary source material; May resort to ad hominem instead of making meaningful application of the material

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study. Failure to use primary source material to support arguments

(0 – 2.39)

Attention to Instructions
2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 -0 1.59)
1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics
2 points

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. One to three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found.

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

(1.2 -1.39)
0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)
1 point

No APA style errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper. Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

(0.9 – 1)
0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted; inconsistencies in citation usage are noted throughout document.

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Overall Score

Outstanding
18 or more

Superior
16 or more

Good
14 or more

Substandard
12 or more

Failure

Purpose:

In the first four weeks of this class the students have examined the difference between leadership in the 20th and 21st century. They have examined the need for leaders to develop leadership styles and presence as a way to help build followers. Also, the need to build trust for relationship building in the organization was examined. Globalization movement in the industry was the final discussion topic which examines the unique leadership challenges in the 21st century.

For this assignment, students will research several business leaders to discover their views on leadership skills needed for the 21st century. The purpose of this assignment is to have the students demonstrate their understanding of the challenges and skills needed for the 21st century leader.

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Review the assignment instructions carefully.

Step 2: Review the grading rubric for the assignment carefully.

Step 3: Choose a large, medium and small size companies to examine. Pick leaders from each company. Submit your choices of leaders for approval by the Professor in the discussion area – Week 2.

Step 4: In completing the paper, research prominent business leaders and their views on the leadership skills needed for the 21st century. Respond to the following items:
•Select at least one large corporation (fortune 500 company) leader, one medium sized (other public companies), and one small business (any company with one million dollar revenue) leader and compare and contrast their viewpoints.
•In separate paragraphs, describe each leaders view on 21st century leadership using primary source video or written interviews on their opinions of 21st century leadership (Refrain from providing a biography or a discussion of the businesses they lead).
•Evaluate the remarks of the leaders with respect to leadership styles, skills, and business landscape of the future.
•Compare each leader’s views and contrast them with the reading for weeks 1-4.

NOTE: In the case of personal interviews with business leaders, the questions must be cleared with the professor ahead of time and added to the paper as appendices.

Step 5: Write down or highlight key facts from the interviews. Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper.

Step 6: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and the reference page.

Step 7: Follow this format:
•Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name;
•Introduction paragraph (must induce a description of the leaders chosen). The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper. View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://retiredlecturers.comBody part addressing the items from step # 4.
•Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the paper. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the paper is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper.

Step 8: In writing a formal paper it should be done in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 9: In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 10: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: /Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

Step 11: Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 12: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
•Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;
•Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
•Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.

Step 13: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Due Date

Nov 20, 2016 11:59 PM

Hide Rubrics

Rubric Name: Assignment #1

Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Leader Selection
1 point

More than three leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.9 – 1.0)
0.85 points

Three Leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Two leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Either leader or criteria selection approved by professor

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

Leader selection not completed

(0 – 0.59)

Content: Leaders views on 21st century leadership
2 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views, and other challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Discussion reflected leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Discussion showed some of leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Discussion failed to show leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability, globalization,sustainability, knowledge management and innovation)

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Compare and Contrast Leaders Views for differences and business size
2 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class plus additions; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Compared/contrasted some of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a vague relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Attempted to compare/contrast leaders views on some of the 21st century leadership challenges discussed in class; drew an imprecise relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to compare/contrast leaders views on 21st century leadership challenges from class; drew no relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Conclusions on 21st Century Leadership Challenges
2 points

Drew conclusions about all the challenges addressed in class and some additional ones from compare and contrast; all challenges and additions were analyzed in-depth

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Drew several conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all addressed with a solid discussion of analysis

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Drew some conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with a showing of some analysis

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Drew 2 or less conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with little to no analysis

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to draw conclusions from compare and contrast; or the conclusions drawn showed no analysis

(0 – 1.19)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning
4 points

Concepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Concepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

3 points

Concepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation. Conclusions are drawn. Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Concepts and ideas are not cohesive. Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions. At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author’s train of thought.

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources
4 points

Arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings and primary source material; conclusions go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from primary source material; conclusions presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts and external resources

(3.2 – 3.59)
3 points

Arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in material; Some primary source material used but second hand resource material provides major support for arguments; some conclusions show an understanding of the course material and external resources

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; no use of essential primary source material to support argument; Material to support arguments from secondary source material; May resort to ad hominem instead of making meaningful application of the material

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study. Failure to use primary source material to support arguments

(0 – 2.39)

Attention to Instructions
2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 -0 1.59)
1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics
2 points

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. One to three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found.

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

(1.2 -1.39)
0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)
1 point

No APA style errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper. Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

(0.9 – 1)
0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted; inconsistencies in citation usage are noted throughout document.

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Overall Score

Outstanding
18 or more

Superior
16 or more

Good
14 or more

Substandard
12 or more

Failure