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Application of an effective leader
A. Observe a leader whose role and leadership behaviors have changed over time because of external circumstances or growth by doing the following:
Note: You may choose a leader from the literature, history, or personal experience.(A Marine from Sergeant to Lieutenant and his role as a platoon sergeant to a platoon leader)
1. Describe how and why the leader’s use of leadership theories (i.e., transactional and transformational), leadership styles (i.e., autocratic and participative), and power and influence changed from one role to the next.
a. Evaluate, using contingency theory, the effectiveness of the leader’s behaviors in each role within the context of tasks, follower characteristics, and organizational goals.
2. Justify a recommendation, using specific examples, of how the leader could have behaved differently within each role to be more effective.
B. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
JTP Task 1 (0417)
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Not Evident |
Approaching Competence |
Competent |
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A1. Leadership Theories, Styles, and Power and Influence |
A description of how and why the use of leadership theories (i.e., transactional and transformative), leadership styles (i.e., autocratic and participative), and power and influence changed from one role to the next is not provided. |
The description of how and why the use of leadership theories (i.e., transactional and transformative), leadership styles (i.e., autocratic and participative ), and power and influence changed from one role to the next is inappropriate in the context of the leader identified. The description does not illustrate the complexity of the interactions among the changes in roles and the changes in behaviors. |
The description of how and why the use of leadership theories (i.e., transactional and transformative), leadership styles (i.e., autocratic and participative), and power and influence changed from one role to the next is appropriate in the context of the leader identified. The description illustrates the complexity of the interactions among the changes in roles and the changes in behaviors. |
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A1a. Evaluation of Leadership Effectiveness |
An evaluation of the effectiveness of leadership behaviors within each role and in the context of tasks, follower characteristics, and organizational goals is not provided. |
The use of contingency theory to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership behaviors within each role and in the context of tasks, follower characteristics, and organizational goals is inappropriate based on the leader described. |
The use of contingency theory to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership behaviors within each role and in the context of tasks, follower characteristics, and organizational goals is appropriate based on the leader described. |
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A2. Behavioral Improvements |
A justification of a recommendation of how the leader could have behaved differently within each role to be more effective is not provided. |
The justification of a recommendation of how the leader could have behaved differently within each role to be more effective is inappropriate in the context of the leadership behaviors described in part A1. The justification does not include enough examples to illustrate how the leader could have been more effective. |
The justification of a recommendation of how the leader could have behaved differently within each role to be more effective is appropriate in the context of the leadership behaviors described in part A1. The justification includes enough examples to illustrate how the leader could have been more effective. |
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B. https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/71484321 |
The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. |
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style. |
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style. |
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C. https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/27641407 |
Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic. |
Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective. |
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding. |
