LEADERSHIP STYLE ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

(Worth 15%)

Leadership can take on many styles, and it is valuable for students to recognize and identify the different aspects of what makes a leader. students will have opportunity to watch a film presenting a specific approach to leadership. The main objective of this assignment is to apply the concepts and theories learned in the course to the analysis of leadership STYLE by one or more of the key characters in a movie.

Students will be work in a group (2-3 people/group), select the movie from the list (students can select ones subject to instructor approval), and write a paper in 800-1000 word). Submit this assignment in Moodle in appropriate drop box. Only one submission per group is required.

A minimum requirement of film analysis assignment is to identify the specific behavior of the chosen leaders and refer to relevant STYLE to explain why the behaviors were appropriate or inappropriate in the situation faced by the leader. Both strength and weakness of the chosen leader should be identified. You can choose quotes and selected incidents in the movie to support your conclusion about the leaders' behaviors and influence on followers. Make sure you cite all the quotes and factual details properly using APA formatting styles.

Instructions:

Your essay must include the following:

1. Movie title and brief description of the movie plot

1. Detailed description of the leader behavior, the context for action and the outcomes.

• What character demonstrated the leadership role in the film? How did the character acquire the leadership role?
• What leadership traits and behavior were exhibited by the leader in the movie
• Did the character you chose for the analysis, always demonstrated the effective leadership behavior?
• What skills demonstrated by your chosen character were instrumental in achieving in the team achieving their goals?
• What weakness the chosen character exhibits? Explain with few examples.

1. Assess your chosen character's overall leadership style using appropriate leadership theory/model.