INSTRUCTIONS: This assignment is based on Chapter six material (previously assigned) and completing the leadership style quiz. Assignment Purpose: Application of material learned, and self-analysis of potential leadership qualities. Leadership Styles: the chapter leadership styles discussed are autocratic/authoritarian, Democratic/Participative, Laissez Faire/Entrepreneurial.

ESSAY QUESTIONS: Below are the questions to be answered for the leadership analysis:

First Paragraph: Overview

• Explain what leadership is and its importance in the business environment.
• Is it important to be knowledgeable about the topic of leadership? Why or why not? Be specific and provide supportive discussion on your position.
• Limit this paragraph to no more than five sentences.

Second Paragraph: Sefl Analysis

• o Based on the material learned, what type of leadership style do you identify with?
• o Why does this leadership style best reflect you as a potential leader? Be specific, apply material learned.
• o Do you believe this leadership style to be the most effective? Why? Be specific and provide supportive discussion.
• o Identify three (3) strengths and three (3) weaknesses that would make you effective in this leadership style. Be specific in identifying the qualities you possess or lack.
• o Limit this section to no more than eight sentences

Third Paragraph: Comparison Analysis (based on the results of the survey completed)

• o What leadership style did the survey identify you with?
• o Do you agree or disagree with the leadership style identified? Discuss as to why you agree or disagree basing it on the qualities/characteristics of the leadership style.
• o If you agree, does it highlight the strengths you currently possess or highlight strengths you hadn't considered, and what are they. If you disagree, why do you disagree? Be specific as to why you aren't aligned with this style and which characteristics totally don't reflect your characteristics.
• o Limit this paragraph to no more than six sentences

Fourth Paragraph: Reflections

• o Is the practice of leadership just exercised by corporate officers and/or managers/supervisors? Why or why not?
• o Who else in an organization can exercise leadership abilities? Be specific as to who and why?
• o Can employees in general be leaders? Be specific and support your response.
• o Do you consider yourself a leader? Why or why not? Be specific.
• o Whether you consider yourself a leader or not, how would you improve upon each weakness identified in the second paragraph? Be specific.
• o What did you learn and find interesting about this exercise? Be specific.