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BUS508 –MGT and Leadership II
Leadership Theories I
Due: 11:59 pm on Sunday of Unit 2
Points: 100
Instructions:
To understand leadership, you will need to have a sound foundation of past and evolving
leadership theories. Research one of the leadership theories/Approaches listed below:
• Trait Approach
• Skills Approach
• Path-Goal Theory
• Behavioral Approach
• Leader-Member Exchange Theory
You are to define the theory/approach, create a list of advantages/disadvantages of each
theory and develop application examples. Also, apply each theory to your current position.
Please remember you need to provide the citation/reference for each particular theory (you
may use the reading materials for references).
Your paper should be 2-3 pages (excluding cover and reference pages) and must be
formatted in APA 7th edition.
Please see the attached Grading Rubric for more information.
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Grading Rubric
Criteria Exemplary
(46-60)
Proficient
(36-45)
Needs Improvement
(0-35)
Content
Personal definition of
theory is clear,
comprehensive and
well-developed.
Advantages and
disadvantages of each
theory are discussed in
detail. Outside
resources are used to
support the description
and analysis of the
application of the
theory.
Personal definition of
theory is clear and
developed.
Advantages and
disadvantages of each
side are discussed.
Outside resources are
used to support the
description and
analysis of the theory.
Definition of theory is
vague or unclear.
Advantages and/or
disadvantages of each
side are not discussed.
No outside resources
are used to support the
description and
analysis of the theory.
(17-20) (12-16) (0-11)
Skills Content, terminology,
and details
demonstrate thorough
understanding of
theory and course
materials.
Content, terminology
and details
demonstrate an
understanding of
theory and course
materials.
Content, terminology,
and/or details are
unclear or used
improperly.
(8-10) (6-7) (0-5)
Presentation and
Format
There are no errors in
APA formatting.
There are 1-2 errors in
APA formatting.
There are more than 2
errors in APA
formatting.
Grammar and
Mechanics
There are no spelling
or grammatical
mistakes.
There are 2-4 spelling
and grammatical
errors.
There are more than 4
spelling or grammatical
errors.