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Unit 2 Assignment: The Leadership Challenge Leadership Credibility
Kouzes and Posner (2012) state What people most look for in a leader (a person they would be willing to follow) has been constant over time, and cite these characteristics as being honest, forward-looking, inspiring, and competent (Kouzes & Posner, 2012). In a 45 page APA paper you will write an overview of the four characteristics.
Using the Kouzes and Posner textbook, and Northouse readings in a 45 page APA compliant paper you will:
1. Provide an overview of the four characteristics described in Kouzes and Posner.
2. Determine if these characteristics are indicative of the skills or trait approach as described in Northouse.
3. Provide at least one example of a leader you have known or have identified through research that has demonstrated these characteristics. Include detail on how this leader used these characteristics to increase the effectiveness of the organization.
4. Provide at least one example of when you have demonstrated these characteristics.
Directions for Submitting your Assignment
Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as Username-GM502 Assignment-Unit#.doc (Example: TAllen- GM502 Assignment-Unit 2.doc). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 2: Assignment in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.
Reference:
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2012). The Leadership Challenge (5th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Review the grading rubric below before beginning this Assignment.
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