In an analysis of minimum 750-900 words, examine the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits presented in the selected book "The unauthorized guide to doing business the Bill Gate's Way: 10 secrets of the world's richest business leader". Discuss how Bill Gate's has adopted leadership as a vocation? Additionally, from the perspective of a leader, describe which qualities of Bill Gate's you would seek to emulate in order to inspire followership, including which shortcomings of this leadership approach would you attempt to overcome. Be sure to cite examples from the book and integrate a minimum of four secondary sources on leadership theory to support your analysis.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Rubric below

5. 5: Excellent46.5 points

Examination of the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits in the selected work as well as how the individual has adopted leadership as a vocation, is thorough and includes substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.

4. 4: Good40.46 points

Examination of the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits in the selected work as well as how the individual has adopted leadership as a vocation, is complete and includes explanation and relevant supporting details.

3. 3: Satisfactory36.74 points

Examination of the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits in the selected work as well as how the individual has adopted leadership as a vocation, is included but lacks explanation and relevant supporting details.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory34.41 points

Examination of the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits in the selected work as well as how the individual has adopted leadership as a vocation, is incomplete or insufficient.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

Examination of the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits in the selected work as well as how the individual has adopted leadership as a vocation, is not included.

Qualities and Shortcomings of the Selected Leader (B)46.5 pointsCriteria Description

Qualities and Shortcomings of the Selected Leader (C2.1, 5.1)

5. 5: Excellent46.5 points

Discussion of the qualities of the selected leader to emulate, including how these qualities inspire followership, and the shortcomings of the leadership approach to overcome, is thorough and includes substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.

4. 4: Good40.46 points

Discussion of the qualities of the selected leader to emulate, including how these qualities inspire followership, and the shortcomings of the leadership approach to overcome, is complete and includes explanation and relevant supporting details.

3. 3: Satisfactory36.74 points

Discussion of the qualities of the selected leader to emulate, including how these qualities inspire followership, and the shortcomings of the leadership approach to overcome, is included but lacks explanation and relevant supporting details.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory34.41 points

Discussion of the qualities of the selected leader to emulate, including how these qualities inspire followership, and the shortcomings of the leadership approach to overcome, is incomplete or insufficient.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

Discussion of the qualities of the selected leader to emulate or the shortcomings of the leadership approach to overcome is not included.

Supporting References15.5 pointsCriteria Description

Supporting References

5. 5: Excellent15.5 points

More than the minimum number of relevant references are included and substantially support the claims.

4. 4: Good13.49 points

Minimum required number of relevant references are included and adequately support the claims.

3. 3: Satisfactory12.25 points

Minimum required number of references are not included but do not support the claims.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory11.47 points

Supporting references are not included.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

N/A

Thesis, Position, or Purpose10.85 points Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. 5: Excellent10.85 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. 4: Good9.44 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. 3: Satisfactory8.57 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory8.03 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion12.4 pointsCriteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. 5: Excellent12.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. 4: Good10.79 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. 3: Satisfactory9.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory9.18 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence7.75 pointsCriteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. 5: Excellent7.75 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. 4: Good6.74 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. 3: Satisfactory6.12 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory5.74 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Mechanics of Writing7.75 pointsCriteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. 5: Excellent7.75 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout..

4. 4: Good6.74 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. 3: Satisfactory6.12 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory5.74 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation7.75 pointsCriteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. 5: Excellent7.75 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. 4: Good6.74 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. 3: Satisfactory6.12 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory5.74 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.