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Paper: Analytical Leadership (essay) Paper
One of the requirements of this course is for you to complete an Analysis Paper which is due the last
week of the course. I have a few options for this paper.

This is not a book review nor a film review but an analysis of work!
Technical Requirements:

• The paper should be submitted as a Word document attached to the assignment.
• you are NOT required to use APA citation style. If you want to practice using that style you can

do so.
• Length: 8-10 pages.
• Double- spaced, 12 point font
• Must include, at a minimum:

 Title page with your name and course number.
 An abstract of what your analysis is about. You can use any format for this abstract.
 Introduction.
 Discussion (compare and contrast, analysis, research).
 Conclusion (summation) Section.
 Reference and resource page.

• PLEASE NOTE: I do consider your writing and grammar in this assignment. You need to write at
a graduate level. If you need online assistance use the following link;

The Purdue University OWL – https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
NOTE: Be certain you have carefully reviewed the paper for the requirements, misspellings, syntax errors
and page numbers. Have someone read your paper before you turn it in.

If you desire to use any of the books provided in this assignment you may do so. A publication list
is provided. You are NOT required to buy the book. You can use libraries or other research sources to
acquire these publications. If you do not have access to a library, bookstore, or other research source you
can also complete the assignment by using these leadership publications provided in these links:
http://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NatureLeadership
http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1036&context=managementfacpub
http://www.leadershipeducators.org/Resources/Documents/Conferences/Minneapolis/InnovationandLeade
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The requirement exits, regardless of publication source to identify the author’s (authors) purpose
(theme, thesis) for the publication, its major principles and concepts, and describe how those themes,
principles, and concepts relate to the themes, principles and concepts presented by DuBrin in the course
book. If you choose to use one of the internet provided sources above you have to comply with all
copyright laws and properly cite all material. These publications have ownership/author rights and no one
will violate those rights. You can access these publications for your own personal, one time use but DO
NOT download these documents and provide them to any other person or organization.

If you have a leadership related book that YOU want to analyze OTHER than the ones presented,
just let me know. You should provide me a brief synopsis of the publication and its applicability to
leadership. I don’t want you to choose something that you have previously submitted as work in another
academic course or curriculum. (REMEMBER: Academic honesty is a MUST and Turnitin can usually
pick up on previous submissions of academic work.)
I have also provided some films that you can choose from to complete this assignment. Again, if you have
access to libraries or other media sources you can use these films without purchase. If you choose a film I

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http://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NatureLeadership

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1036&context=managementfacpub

http://www.leadershipeducators.org/Resources/Documents/Conferences/Minneapolis/InnovationandLeadership

http://www.leadershipeducators.org/Resources/Documents/Conferences/Minneapolis/InnovationandLeadership

am looking for profound analysis on the elements and concepts of leadership and how they are exhibited
within that film. I don’t want a review or synopsis of the film. You would identify the filmmaker’s
purpose (theme, thesis), its major leadership elements (in film these leadership elements, principles, and
concepts are often sublime or shrouded within the films presentation) and then compare those elements to
those in the DuBrin course book or other leadership resources. Film can be a very insightful media for
illustrating influence, authority, power, and motivation, all elements of leadership. I don’t want a review
or synopsis of the film.
This is not a book review nor a film review but an analysis of work!

BOOKS:
 It’s All politics: Winning in a World Where Hard Work and Talent Aren’t Enough by Kathleen

Kelley Reardon ( 2006)
 Tribal leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave

Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright (2011)
 The Zen leader: 10 Ways to Go From Barely Managing to Leading Fearlessly by Ginny

Whitelaw (Apr 22, 2012)
 Just Ask Leadership: Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions by Gary B.

Cohen (2015)
 Work With Me: A New Lens on Leading the Multigenerational Workforce, Debra S.

Magnuson and Lora S. Alexander (2008)
Again, if you want to choose a different leadership book, let me know soon and we can come to an

agreement.

FILMS:
 Pleasantville: correlations in film on abuse of leader authority; parallels to major historical

events over the past 100 years.
 The Caine Mutiny: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature, traits.
 Secrets of Leadership: Churchill: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature, traits

https://youtu.be/FipWwE4ZjBU (accessed online through YouTube)
 Fidel Castro – The Making of a Leader: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature,

traits https://youtu.be/GGHibQGgeu0 (accessed online through YouTube)
 Gandhi: The life of the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the

British rule through his philosophy of nonviolent protest.
 The Iron Lady: leader perceptions, authority, charismatic nature, traits, gender roles.

Once you have decided on how you want to pursue your research and paper send me an email through the
course email link with your indication and selection.

Please be aware:
1. This assignment is due the last week of class you can always submit it early.
2. Do not wait until the last minute to begin this assignment.
3. When you submit and/or upload your assignment, be aware that it will also be submitted to

Turnitin at the same time.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Points: 100

https://youtu.be/FipWwE4ZjBU

https://youtu.be/GGHibQGgeu0