Category: Business and Management : Leadership

Select one of the political cultures (pages 81-89 in Fowler) and develop a 150-200 word position statement suggesting how organizational leaders should work within it.

Textbook: Leadership
Theory, application, and skill development
Seventh Edition
Author: Robert N. Lussier
2 references needed

Textbook: Leadership
Theory, application, and skill development
Seventh Edition
Author: Robert N. Lussier
2 references needed

No INTRO Paragraph
CITE ALL WORK
While many consulting assignments continue to be local, consultants are increasingly called to address strategic, global issues and demonstrate a depth of global awareness that may have been previously unnecessary. Write a short 1000-word essay on how an inexperienced or ‘novice’ consultant might begin capitalizing on the principles of diversity and cross-cultural awareness. How has or is ‘globalization’ changing the face and requirements of consulting? What urgent ethical demands does this new awareness place on enterprising consultants? Consider the particular contribution of non-profits, faith-based, and ‘campaigning’ organizations in the global mix. Interrogate the notion of faith-based, cross-cultural consulting. 
 
Sources to incorporate include intext citations.
Biech, Elaine. (2007). Chapters 1, 2, 9 and 10. (67 pages).
Block, P. (2011). Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used.  (3nd Edition). Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (50 pages).
Cummings, T. & Worley, C., (2008). Organization Development and Change. (Chapters 1 – General Introduction to Organization Development, 2 – The Nature of Planned Change, and 3 – The Organization Development Practitioner). (73 pages).
 
Additionally please add 8-10 more sources to support to support  

This is a Self-Reflection paper on (What 5 Key Concepts or Skills did I learn in this course) that you feel will benefit you now and/or in the future.  Number and title each topic in a separate paragraph that you will be writing about (i.e. examples, these can be any concepts or skills in the course that you found beneficial:  Examples could be topics like: 1) Management Pyramid 2) Goal Setting Concepts, 3) Planning Concepts. 4) Motivational Theories and 5)….
Please write a 500 minimum word paper in APA 7 format (include a Title page with the Date, Your Name, Course #, Instructor Name, written in Times New Roman 12 font, Double spaced).  Since this is a self-reflection paper, you do not need to include any references unless you feel they need to be referenced as an important source.
Write your paper in MS-Word format and submit your paper to the assignment drop box by the due date.
Assignment Requirement Recap:
APA Sample Paper Format Template: APA Sample Paper Format 2022
500 minimum word paper
5 topics in 5 different paragraphs with a Title on each paragraph
APA required format:  Title page (w header, name, date, instructor), page #’s in top header, Times New Roman 12 font, double spaced.

Stick to the attachment “Formulating your research question “, including format and writing style. Draft 1 Research Proposal for the course “Educational Leadership in Practice”. Please focus on Hong Kong Catholic Education Leadership.

Understanding the effects of autocratic leadership on individuals within the Royal Air Force of Oman is crucial for ensuring effective organizational management and operational success. By examining the characteristics of autocratic leadership and its implications on employee performance in this specific setting, we can gain valuable insights into how this leadership style shapes the behavior and attitudes of military personnel. This analysis is essential for identifying best practices and strategies for optimizing employee performance and fostering a positive work environment within the Royal Air Force of Oman. As such, studying autocratic leadership in the military context of the Royal Air Force of Oman holds significant implications for enhancing organizational effectiveness and achieving mission success.
Through a data collection method, this research explores the impact of authoritarian leadership styles on job performance and further understands the linkage to workplace behaviors within the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). This leadership style is frequently utilized in military environments, making it a pertinent focus. The study assesses how adopting an authoritarian leadership approach affects employee morale, motivation, and job satisfaction within the RAFO. Additionally, it will investigate how this leadership style influences employees’ performance, commitment, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Finally, it shall examine the psychological implications of this leadership style on overall job satisfaction and morale, especially for those employees who work away from their families. The findings of this research can potentially guide the Royal Air Force of Oman in adopting more effective leadership strategies, thereby enhancing employee performance and fostering a positive work environment.

In your reflection paper, you will explore and analyze your perceived leadership style in relation to the various leadership styles covered in the course. Begin with an introduction that highlights the purpose of the paper and briefly defines leadership styles, including examples such as transformational, transactional, and servant leadership. Reflect on your personal experiences and observations to identify your own leadership style, providing specific examples to illustrate your traits and behaviors. Next, compare your perceived leadership style with those discussed in class, examining similarities, differences, and how your style aligns with the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your style, considering its effectiveness in different contexts. Propose strategies for further developing your leadership skills, such as seeking feedback, participating in training or workshops, and engaging in experiential learning opportunities. Conclude by summarizing your key insights and committing to ongoing self-awareness and growth as a leader. Your paper should be in APA format. Do not forget that you will need to provide your references with the sections that you used for the paper highlighted in a bold color such as yellow or a light blue.

Part 1: (20 pt value: 10 pts / question)
Pick any two of the five questions found on page 198, in Chapter 19 of K and P’s text and discuss with your classmates, your thoughts regarding your chosen two questions.  Remember you are graded on the quality/graduate level responses. Please give concrete examples of your leadership application.  Please separate your answers with the respective question numbers as per the book (Question 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5).  
Part 2: (10 pt value)
After viewing the short video on “Leader vs. Manager” and reading the info on Leaders vs Managers (required reading tab), discuss your thoughts on the difference between the two ‘titles’, positions, and actions.  Then, retrieve one outside resource that adds information to this topic and synthesize and discuss your new findings.  At the very end of your post, please give the APA Style Reference Citation for your outside resource and if possible upload the document as a PDF file.
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Using various theories and concepts with academic literature, kindly critique (analyse and evaluate) the organisational design, structure, and networks relating to a downstream oil and gas organisation in Nigeria with a hierarchical structure with the purpose to remain a growing and vibrant company continuously improving on our services to meet the energy needs of the manufacturing, transportation, commerce and agriculture industries.’ . Also analyse the internal and external networks, and the cultural, political, economic, and social influences that affect the organisation’s design and structure.
The critique of your chosen organisation should include an outline of the way the organisation is designed and structured and include the key internal and external networks of the organisation. You should analyse the power relationships in the organisation and between the organisation and external organisations. It is also important that you take note of the requirement to ‘critique’. This means that you should review the organisation in relation to its purpose and make supported judgements about the extent to which the design and structure allow it to achieve its purpose. You might identify elements of the design and structure which allow the organisation to meet its purpose but you may also identify elements which do not and offer reasons for both which may be grounded in or informed by the theory.