For this paper you will have the opportunity to research an emerging leadership theory or concept. Most of these theories have not made it into the textbooks yet, either because they have not reached broad acceptance or are only beginning to be researched.
Select from spiritual leadership theory (Fry, 2003), relational leadership theory (Uhl-Bien, 2006), or e-leadership (Avolio, Sosik, Kahai, & Baker, 2014).
Each of the provided references is only a starter to assist you. You must seek out 3 additional articles on this topic and write a 600-750 words paper on the theory. Include an introduction to the theory in the first half of your paper. Then in the second half evaluate the theory in terms of practical applications and benefits or limitations relative to other theories you have learned about.
Be sure to:
Cite and provide references for the readings used to support your paper, including additional sources.
Reference Page: Provide an APA formatted reference page for all in-text citations, including your additional sources.
Writing rubric: Refer to the rubric and be sure to fully edit, revise and proofread your submission before submitting. We expect you to revise your initial writing one or more times, as needed. We expect you to proofread for errors. We expect you to proofread for correct APA usage in your citations.
References for starter articles:
Fry, L. W. (2003). Toward a theory of spiritual leadership. The Leadership Quarterly, 14(6), 693-727.
Available at: LinkLinks to an external site.
Uhl-Bien, M. (2006). Relational leadership theory: Exploring the social processes of leadership and organizing. The Leadership Quarterly, 17(6), 654-676.
Available at: LinkLinks to an external site.
Avolio, B. J., Sosik, J. J., Kahai, S. S., & Baker, B. (2014). E-leadership: Re-examining transformations in leadership source and transmission. The Leadership Quarterly, 25(1), 105-131.
Available at: LinkLinks to an external site.
REQUIRED BOOKS AND RESOURCES FOR COURSE #2
[Note to writer: This is the book required for the entire course. To see this week’s needed readings for the assignment, look at below at the Required Readings for this week]
- Hickman, G. R. (2016). Leading organizations: Perspectives for a new era (3rd ed.). SAGE. ISBN: 9781483346694
REQUIRED READINGS FOR WEEK 4
- Read Hickman (2016) chapters 18, 24, 25, and 27.
- Additional student-directed research and reading is required for the paper this week.
Recommended Readings
- Cameron, K. S.., & Quinn, R.E. (2011). Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
- Schein, E.H. (2009). Corporate culture survival guide (Rev. ed.). Jossey-Bass.
- Schein, E. H. (2017). Organizational culture and leadership (5th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
*Any of these books would give you considerable insight into organizational culture
