RESEARCH PAPER: NARCISSISTIC LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Some say that narcissistic leaders and narcissistic leadership, albeit annoying to subordinates, gets the work of the organization done. Others say that the damage done by narcissistic leaders and leadership creates an unethical environment that is virtually irreparable. Here are some things to consider. What is narcissistic leadership? What are a narcissistic leader's traits? What are the organizational benefits and pitfalls of a narcissistic leader? Study covenant leadership. What is covenant leadership? What are the traits of a covenant leader? INSTRUCTIONS For this research paper, compare and contrast the traits of a narcissistic leader with that of a covenant leader. What is the organizational impact of a narcissistic leader and a covenant leader? o Imagine that you were a recently appointed chief of police in a large local police organization where the former police chief was not only a narcissistic leader but also promulgated narcissistic leadership qualities throughout all levels of leadership within the department. Develop a change plan in order to develop your organization with covenant leadership principles. o Specifically, how would you do that in a police organization? Detail changes in the organization's mission, small changes you may make, large changes you may make, and the potential pitfalls and successes you may realize. Write a research paper on this subject that is not less than 8-10 pages in current APA format. The page count does not include the title page, abstract, reference section, or any extra material. In order to incorporate a solid Christian worldview, you must use 10-15 sources with at least 1 source being the Holy Bible. Acceptable sources include course textbooks and scholarly articles published within the last five years from the Jerry Falwell Library.