· · . · Assignment Overview · What You Need to Know In the studies below, you will discover the importance of ensuring the leader incorporates ethical values in the decision-making process. Culture, Ethics, and Leadership · In the course text, read Chapter 14, Shaping Culture and Values, pages 448453. This chapter covers how ethical values affect an organization and a leaders ability to lead. Leader-Follower Relationships · View , an interactive activity designed to enrich your understanding of leader-follower relationships. APA Style and Format · This week your first writing assignment is due. Complete the activity to test your understanding of how to format references in APA style. · Assignment Instructions Leadership and Communication Style Overview A key function of leadership is to facilitate change that acknowledges the present and embraces the future. Behn (as cited by Van Wart, 2013, p. 558) offers a reminder that environments within organizations are constantly changing, meaning the roles of their leaders must also adjust to ensure changes will be instituted as they become necessary. Instructions After observing the Real-World Application of Leadership Theory video in Week 4, interacting with the Riverbend City: Communication and Organizational Effectiveness simulation in Week 3, and using the readings so far in this course, address the following: · · · Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: · Use the [DOC] for this assignment. · Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. · APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. (Using the APA Paper Template will help you with formatting.) · Number of resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly sources outside of the course text. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. The is the best place to find credible, scholarly resources. · Length of paper: 46 pages, double spaced. · Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. · Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of this week. Note: Your instructor may use the when grading this assignment. The Writing Feedback Tool is designed to provide you with guidance and resources to develop your writing based on five core skills. You will find writing feedback in the Scoring Guide for the assignment, once your work has been evaluated. Scoring Guide Your Work will be evaluated using this criteria. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria: · Competency 2: Analyze emerging leadership theories and applicability to practice. o Analyze a theory that corresponds to your personal leadership style and communication skills. · Competency 3: Evaluate leadership models and communication skills that drive innovation. o Analyze two leadership styles and corresponding communication skills that drive organization effectiveness. o Describe how leadership styles can affect organizational culture that drives innovation. · Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others. o Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards. Reference Van Wart, M. (2013). Lessons from leadership theory and the contemporary challenges of leaders. (4), 553565.
