BUS 660 BUS660 BUS/660 ENTIRE COURSE HELP – ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

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BUS 660 BUS660 BUS/660 ENTIRE COURSE HELP – ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

BUS 660 Entire Course (2 Sets)

This Tutorial contains 2 Sets of Papers for each Assignment (Check Details Below)

BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 1 Leadership Defined (Updated)

BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 2 Theories of Leadership

BUS 660 Week 1 Assignment Leadership Competency Models (2 Papers)

BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 1 Ethical Leadership

BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 2 Ethical Organizational Climate

BUS 660 Week 2 Assignment Criteria of Leader Effectiveness (2 Papers)

BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 1 Leadership Effectiveness

BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 2 Leadership Relations (Updated)

BUS 660 Week 3 Assignment Leadership Evaluation (2 Papers)

BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 1 Perceptions of Leadership

BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 2 Leading Teams

BUS 660 Week 4 Assignment Leader Traits (2 Papers)

BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 1 Leadership and Change

BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 2 Empowering Others

BUS 660 Week 5 Assignment Theories of Motivation (2 Papers)

BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 1 Effective Global Leadership

BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 2 “Good” and “Bad” Leadership

BUS 660 Week 6 Final Paper (2 Papers)

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BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 1 Leadership Defined (Updated)

Leadership has been described from various perspectives and defined by different concepts. Based on the descriptions of leadership provided in this week’s lecture and

readings, present a personal definition of leadership and explain why your definition is appropriate and relevant to the practice of leadership today. Provide an example of a current leader who embodies this definition. Explain how this individual is a relevant example of your personal definition of leadership.

Guided Response:

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Have they thoroughly defined leadership? Have they included all of the important elements relevant to the practice of leadership today? Do you agree or disagree with their personal definition of leadership?

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BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 2 Theories of Leadership

Many schools of thought have developed throughout history that propose various theories about the source and development of leaders, how leaders are discovered, and how they can be identified. Early leadership theories focused on the qualities that distinguished leaders from followers; subsequent theories looked at other variables such as situational factors and skill levels.

Evaluate the similarities and differences between two approaches or theories of leadership: the trait approach and behavioral theory; the Situational Leadership® Model and authentic leadership theory; or the transformational and transactional leadership theories.

Begin by providing a brief summary of the two approaches or theories of leadership you have chosen to analyze. Then, examine the common characteristics and differences between the two approaches or theories you selected. Use a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your post. Cite your sources according to APA style as outlined in the  Center.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 1 Assignment Leadership Competency Models (2 Papers)

This Tutorial Contains 2 Different Papers

Leadership Competency Models. A competency model is a set of knowledge, skills, behaviors, or attributes that defines what is needed by a person to be effective in a particular leadership position.

Chapter 7 of the course text introduces the concept of competency models and provides an example of a leadership competency model on page 253. Study the practice of competency modeling and existing leadership competency models.

Using the  Library, search for a minimum of three scholarly sources on competency models and develop a competency model for a particular leadership position, such as college president, mayor, college athletic coach, or chief executive officer.

In your paper:

1.      Provide an overview of your competency model.

2.      List three- to- five specific skills, abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and/or knowledge areas you believe are

important for success in the position. Clearly define and provide examples of each.

3.      Identify how you would go about evaluating leaders in a specific leadership position using your model.

4.      Discuss how your model of leadership assists in the development of leaders.

Your paper should be two to three pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Center, and it must include citations and references for the text and at least three scholarly sources from the  Library.

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BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 1 Ethical Leadership

Ethical Leadership. Companies have become increasingly aware of the advantages that being ethically conscious have to offer, especially in the global economy.

Using the overview of ethical leadership provided in this week’s lecture and readings, in what way can ethical business practices increaseorganizational competitiveness in their respective industries and help to further substantiate the notion that an ethical culture is good for business?

Conversely, how does unethical leadership adversely affect the organization’s bottom line? What impact can a leader’s position on ethics have on the culture of an organization?

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 2 Ethical Organizational Climate

1.      Ethical Organizational Climate. What is the relationship between a leader’s responsibility for ethical behavior and the idea of an ethical organizational climate? Research a specific nonfictional leader of your choice and provide examples of the behaviors this leader exhibits that highlight the role of ethics in leadership. Answer the following in your post:

2.

1.      Can a leader’s public and private morality be distinguished? Should they be?

2.      Can a bad person be a good leader?

3.      Why is it important for leaders to demonstrate ethical conduct?

4.      Which is more important for improving ethical values in an organization: a code of ethics, leader

behavior, or employee training?

3.      Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 2 Assignment Criteria of Leader Effectiveness (2 Papers)

This Tutorial Contains 2 Different Papers

Criteria of Leader Effectiveness. The purpose of this assignment is to examine similarities and differences in criteria of effectiveness for several familiar leadership roles. In a three- to four- page paper (excluding the title and reference pages):

1.      Identify the criteria by which the effectiveness of the following leaders might be evaluated: an assistant coach, a teacher, and a minister. Prioritize and explain the rationale for these criteria.

2.      Discuss any ethical issues or challenges associated with prioritization.

3.      Compare and contrast the extent to which there are unique or similar criteria across the different roles and

the extent to which the criteria are measurable. For example, some of the criteria you might identify for the role of assistant coach might include the team’s win-loss record, player perceptions, team morale, etc.

Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Center, and it must include citations and references for the text and at least two scholarly sources from the  Library.

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BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 1 Leadership Effectiveness

Leadership Effectiveness. The base rate of managerial incompetence is estimated to be 50 to 75%. This means that a majority of people in positions of authority have difficulties getting a group of people to work effectively together or get results.

1.      What do you think about this percentage? For example, is it too high or too low, and why?

2.      Think about the effective and ineffective leaders for whom you have worked. Using the overview of

leader traits and skills provided in this week’s lecture and readings, what traits did the effective leaders

possess and/or what behaviors did they exhibit that caused them to get results?

3.      What traits and/or behaviors did the ineffective leaders demonstrate?

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 2 Leadership Relations (Updated)

Leadership Relations. A critical component of a leader’s success is their ability to develop effective relationships with their superiors, their co-workers, and their subordinates. Propose and discuss at least three strategies a leader should adopt to enhance their relationships with superiors, co-workers and subordinates. Discuss the importance of developing relationships within all levels of the organization.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 3 Assignment Leadership Evaluation (2 Papers)

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Leadership Evaluation. The purpose of this assignment is to explore how leadership is formally evaluated in different organizations. In this assignment, examine and analyze the process used to evaluate leaders in a specific organization. Obtain a copy of a leadership performance appraisal form from an organization. To doso, contact an organization’s human resource department or conduct an Internet search.

Once you have obtained a sample form, provide the following:

1.      A brief summary and overview of the form.

2.      Identify any gaps in the knowledge and skills assessed.

3.      Compare the form to the different techniques used to measure leadership effectiveness.

4.      Identify what the organization could do to improve the leadership evaluation process and make

recommendations for improving the process.

Your paper should be three- to- four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Center, and must include at least two scholarly sources from the  Library, in addition to the text.

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BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 1 Perceptions of Leadership

Perceptions of Leadership. The research and practice of leadership focuses on the leader while the role of the follower is often neglected.

1.      Using the overview provided in this week’s lecture and readings, how do follower perceptions affect a leader’s style?

2.      How might you best assess follower perceptions of your leadership style?

3.      What can/should a leader do when the perceptions of the followers are not aligned with the leader’s self-

perceptions?

4.      Why do you believe this assessment method to be the best option?

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 2 Leading Teams

Leading Teams. Those leaders who have the greatest impact are those who can influence a group or team. Briefly discuss the difference between a group and a team, and the strategies a leader should consider to influence a group or team.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 4 Assignment Leader Traits (2 Papers)

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Leader Traits. The purpose of this assignment is to identify the traits frequently associated with leadership effectiveness and explore advantages and disadvantages associated with trait approaches to leadership. For this assignment:

1.      Provide a brief overview of the leader’s role that includes the following: Name and title of the leader,

His or her specific role/position,

The name and industry of the organization.

2.      Identify qualities that are important to his or her success.

3.      Provide examples of how some leaders with similar traits were successful in very different fields as well

as how equally successful leaders may not share all the same traits.

4.      Analyze how differences in the various situations faced by different leaders may impact leadership

effectiveness.

Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Center, and it must include citations and references for the text and at least two scholarly sources from the  Library.

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BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 1 Leadership and Change

Leadership and Change. Highlight the most prominent situations affecting leadership from the Industrial Age to the Information Age. Consider how these situations affect an organization with which you are affiliated (or of which you have knowledge), and discuss what your leadership approach to change would be in response to these situations.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 2 Empowering Others

Empowering Others. Leaders inspire and encourage their followers to reach objectives they have deemed important. The ability to empower others to reach these objectives is a key skill of a leader. Using the overview of transformational and transactional leadership provided in this week’s lecture and readings, discuss the concept of empowerment and the best practices associated with empowerment.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 5 Assignment Theories of Motivation (2 Papers)

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Theories of Motivation. The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experienced professionally. In your paper:

1.      Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of effort or the high performance of employees.

2.      Provide examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory in explaining employee

motivation or job satisfaction.

3.      Define each of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories listed: need theories, individual

differences, cognitive theories, situational theories, and job satisfaction.

4.      Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these theories.

5.      Describe and provide details of a specific situation in the workplace related to motivation from your own

professional experience.

6.      Apply one of the theories to the situation.

Organize your paper using the following outline:

1.      Theory Description: Provide a brief description of each theory and the key assumptions underlying each theory.

2.      Advantages and Disadvantages of the Theory: Discuss those situations where each theory seems to be very helpful, and those where it does not seem to apply. Where and how would you use each theory to motivate followers or keep them satisfied? Use examples to make your points.

3.      Application: Describe how one of the theories could be used to explain the motivation and job satisfaction in the situation you presented.

4.      Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Center, and it must include citations and references for the text and at least two scholarly sources from the  Library.

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BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 1 Effective Global Leadership

Effective Global Leadership. Servant, authentic and ethical leadership are models which have been successful not only in different types of organizations, but also in different cultures and in different countries.

Using the overview of global leadership provided in this week’s lecture and readings, do you believe this to be a valid statement? In other words, are these leadership theories effective global leadership models? Why or why not? Support your position with global examples and appropriate references.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 2 “Good” and “Bad” Leadership

“Good” and “Bad” Leadership. Charismatic leaders are often characterized by passion and a clear vision of the future. This type of leader often elicits an emotional response from followers and generates excitement needed to change. Choose one example of leadership and discuss the positive outcomesand/or negative impacts of the “reign” of this leader.

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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BUS 660 Week 6 Final Paper (2 Papers)

This Tutorial Contains 2 Different Papers

Final Paper Preparation

In preparation for your research, select an individual currently in a leadership position. The person must be responsible in some capacity for other employees, and the person must be an individual that can be researched.

Overview

In your overview of the leader, include:

1.      Name and title of the leader.

2.      His or her specific role or position and responsibilities.

3.      The name, industry, and description of the organization, including the culture of the organization.

4.      The length of time the leader has been in his or her current position.

5.      A brief history of the leader’s background and career path to his or her present day leadership position.

Analysis

Your analysis should include the following:

1.      Your description, assessment and analysis of the person’s leadership style. Be sure to provide specific examples.

2.      Identify three significant challenges the person faced as a leader.

3.      Identify the person’s greatest achievement, to date, as a leader.

4.      Apply and correctly cite a minimum of three leadership concepts from the course.

5.      Use these concepts to help you describe this person’s leadership style and determine what makes it effective or

ineffective.

6.

1.      What did you learn about leadership from this research?

2.      What are the implications for your personal leadership style??

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

3.      Must be eight- to- ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted

according to APA style as outlined in the  Center.

4.      Must include a title page with the following:

1.      Title of paper

2.      Student’s name

3.      Course name and number

4.      Instructor’s name

5.      Date submitted

5.      Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

6.

4.      Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5.      Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6.      Must use at least three scholarly sources, in addition to the text.

7.      Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the  Center.

8.      Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Writing Center.