6/20/2018 Assessment 4 BUS-FP3050 – Spring 2018 – Section 02
https://courserooma.capella.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_108525_1&content_id=_6059548_1&mode=reset 1/4
Assessment 4
Effective Leadership
Overview
Write an essay detailing a selected individual’s leadership style and approaches in relationship to his or her
communication, using and applying various leadership methods and theories.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.
Analyze a leader’s methods of influence.
Competency 2: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.
Apply theories related to leadership styles to describe a leader’s communication.
Analyze a leader’s communication from a situational leadership perspective.
Describe a leader’s use of power bases in relationship to a leader’s communication.
Competency 3: Communicate effectively.
Consistently apply appropriate APA style and formatting.
SHOW LESS
Competency Map
Use this online tool to track your performance and
progress through your course.
CHECK YOUR
PROGRESS
Context
This assessment focuses on the ever evolving topics of organizational leadership and effective communication
competencies:
Who are the truly influential leaders in our organizations and personal lives?
How do we each individually define leadership and how did we come to our current level of
understanding?
Modern thought holds that true leadership versus management occurs when followers willingly choose to follow
their leader out of a belief in their ability to manifest a well communicated mission, goal or outcome. Hamel and
Prahalad (1996) write, “The role of leader as forecaster is to articulate a future so full of exciting possibilities that
no one will be able to rest until it is achieved” (p. 186). According to Farren and Kaye (1996), “Leaders are
bridges that connect people to the future. They include others’ visions in their own, building alliances and
partnerships based on shared aspirations” (p. 187). True leadership results in shared realities and a sense of trust!
Details Attempt 1 Available Attempt 2 Attempt 3
Out Felicia Smith
6/20/2018 Assessment 4 BUS-FP3050 – Spring 2018 – Section 02
https://courserooma.capella.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_108525_1&content_id=_6059548_1&mode=reset 2/4
In addition, it has been suggested that potential followers engage in both conscious and unconscious evaluations
of a potential leader, but they will only follow and strive to perform at their full potential if they believe this
leader to be credible. To help support this theory, Bornstein and Smith (1996) have identified what they consider
to be the Six Cs of Leadership Credibility:
1. Conviction: The passion and commitment the person demonstrates toward his or her vision.
2. Character: Consistent demonstration of integrity, honesty, respect, and trust.
3. Care: Demonstration of concern for the personal and professional well-being of others.
4. Courage: Willingness to stand up for one’s beliefs, challenge others, admit mistakes, and change one’s
behavior when necessary.
5. Composure: Consistent display of appropriate emotional reactions, particularly in tough or crisis
situations.
6. Competence: Proficiency in hard skills, such as technical, functional, and content expertise skills, and soft
skills, such as interpersonal, communication, team, and organizational skills (pp. 283284).
We all act as both leaders and followers within our families, at work, and in our social lives. Take some time
reflect upon our own beliefs and competencies in regard to leadership and communication.
References
Hesselbein, F., Goldmith, M., & Beckhard, R. (Eds.). (1996). The leader of the future: New visions, strategies, and
practice for the next era. New York, NY: Jossey-Bass.
Farren, C., & Kaye, B. L. (1996). New skills for new leadership roles. In F. Hesselbein, M. Goldsmith, & R.
Beckhard (Eds.), The leader of the future: New visions, strategies, and practice for the next era (pp. 175-
188). New York, NY: Jossey-Bass.
Hamel, G., & Prahalad, C. K. (1996). In F. Hesselbein, M. Goldsmith, & R. Beckhard (Eds.), The leader of the
future: New visions, strategies, and practice for the next era (p. 186). New York, NY: Jossey-Bass.
Bornstein, S. M., & Smith, A. F. (1996). In F. Hesselbein, M. Goldsmith, & R. Beckhard (Eds.), The leader of the
future: new visions, strategies, and practice for the next era (pp. 281292). New York, NY: Jossey-Bass.
SHOW LESS
Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a
helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left
navigation menu of your courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
Scott, J. T. (2005). Concise handbook of management: A practitioner’s approach. Birmingham, NY:
Hayworth Press.
Chapter 5, “Management Competencies and Styles,” addresses Charles Handy’s six methods of
influence.
Ephrpos, P. H., & Vassil, T. V. (2005). Groups that work: Structure and process. New York, NY: Columbia
University Press.
Chapter 7 addresses Goleman’s six leadership styles.
Tutorials Support Log Out Felicia Smith
6/20/2018 Assessment 4 BUS-FP3050 – Spring 2018 – Section 02
https://courserooma.capella.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_108525_1&content_id=_6059548_1&mode=reset 3/4
Mitchell, S. (2005). A concise guide to program management: Fundamental concepts and issues. West
Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.
Chapter 9 addresses the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid.
Aswathappa, K. (2010). Organisational behaviour. Mumbai, India: Himalaya Publishing House.
Pages 401413 of this e-book cover a range of leadership theories.
Kondalkar, V. G. (2009). Organisation development. Delhi, India: New Age International.
Pages 201202 address French and Raven’s bases of power.
Mendonca, M., & Kanungo, R. N. (2007). Ethical leadership. Buckingham, GBR: Open University Press.
Pages 3334 address ways leaders influence others.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to
refer to the resources in the BUS-FP3050 Fundamentals of Organizational Communication Library Guide to
help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently.
Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the
time of course publication.
MindTools. (2013). The Blake Mouton managerial grid. Retrieved from
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_73.htm
MindTools. (2013). The Hersey Blanchard situational leadership theory. Retrieved from
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_44.htm
Manage Train Learn. (2013). Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s continuum. Retrieved from
http://www.managetrainlearn.com/page/tannenbaum-and-schmidt
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless
noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When
searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific FP (FlexPath) course designation.
Shockley-Zalabak, P. S. (2015). Fundamentals of organizational communication: Knowledge, sensitivity,
skills, values (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
SHOW LESS
Assessment Instructions
Complete the following:
Choose an individual who you know personally and consider to be an effective leader. This person may
be someone you have worked for or with or have been in contact with through organizations in the
community.
Research the various leadership theories and methods referenced in the assessment instructions below
using the Capella library and other sources. The suggested materials in the Resources for this
assessment is a good place to start.
Write an essay detailing the selected individual’s leadership style and approaches in relationship to his
or her communication through the following:
Use Charles Handy’s six methods of influence to analyze how the leader influences others.
Apply different theories related to leadership styles to describe the leader’s communication.
Describe which of Goleman’s six leadership styles best fits the leader.
Identify the leader’s position on the Tannenbaum-Schmidt leadership continuum.
Analyze the leader’s place in the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid.
Tutorials Support Log Out Felicia Smith
6/20/2018 Assessment 4 BUS-FP3050 – Spring 2018 – Section 02
https://courserooma.capella.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_108525_1&content_id=_6059548_1&mode=reset 4/4
Analyze the leader’s communication using Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory.
Using French and Raven’s description of five leadership power types, explain how the leader
communicates.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall
message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and
formatting. Include a properly formatted title page and references page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
How to use the scoring guide
Effective Leadership Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to enhance your learning.
VIEW SCORING
GUIDE
This button will take you to the next available assessment
attempt tab, where you will be able to submit your assessment.
SUBMIT ASSESSMENT
Tutorials Support Log Out Felicia Smith
Are you busy and do not have time to handle your assignment? Are you scared that your paper will not make the grade? Do you have responsibilities that may hinder you from turning in your assignment on time? Are you tired and can barely handle your assignment? Are your grades inconsistent?
Whichever your reason is, it is valid! You can get professional academic help from our service at affordable rates. We have a team of professional academic writers who can handle all your assignments.
Students barely have time to read. We got you! Have your literature essay or book review written without having the hassle of reading the book. You can get your literature paper custom-written for you by our literature specialists.
Do you struggle with finance? No need to torture yourself if finance is not your cup of tea. You can order your finance paper from our academic writing service and get 100% original work from competent finance experts.
Computer science is a tough subject. Fortunately, our computer science experts are up to the match. No need to stress and have sleepless nights. Our academic writers will tackle all your computer science assignments and deliver them on time. Let us handle all your python, java, ruby, JavaScript, php , C+ assignments!
While psychology may be an interesting subject, you may lack sufficient time to handle your assignments. Don’t despair; by using our academic writing service, you can be assured of perfect grades. Moreover, your grades will be consistent.
Engineering is quite a demanding subject. Students face a lot of pressure and barely have enough time to do what they love to do. Our academic writing service got you covered! Our engineering specialists follow the paper instructions and ensure timely delivery of the paper.
In the nursing course, you may have difficulties with literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, critical essays, and other assignments. Our nursing assignment writers will offer you professional nursing paper help at low prices.
Truth be told, sociology papers can be quite exhausting. Our academic writing service relieves you of fatigue, pressure, and stress. You can relax and have peace of mind as our academic writers handle your sociology assignment.
We take pride in having some of the best business writers in the industry. Our business writers have a lot of experience in the field. They are reliable, and you can be assured of a high-grade paper. They are able to handle business papers of any subject, length, deadline, and difficulty!
We boast of having some of the most experienced statistics experts in the industry. Our statistics experts have diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge to handle any kind of assignment. They have access to all kinds of software to get your assignment done.
Writing a law essay may prove to be an insurmountable obstacle, especially when you need to know the peculiarities of the legislative framework. Take advantage of our top-notch law specialists and get superb grades and 100% satisfaction.
We have highlighted some of the most popular subjects we handle above. Those are just a tip of the iceberg. We deal in all academic disciplines since our writers are as diverse. They have been drawn from across all disciplines, and orders are assigned to those writers believed to be the best in the field. In a nutshell, there is no task we cannot handle; all you need to do is place your order with us. As long as your instructions are clear, just trust we shall deliver irrespective of the discipline.
Our essay writers are graduates with bachelor's, masters, Ph.D., and doctorate degrees in various subjects. The minimum requirement to be an essay writer with our essay writing service is to have a college degree. All our academic writers have a minimum of two years of academic writing. We have a stringent recruitment process to ensure that we get only the most competent essay writers in the industry. We also ensure that the writers are handsomely compensated for their value. The majority of our writers are native English speakers. As such, the fluency of language and grammar is impeccable.
There is a very low likelihood that you won’t like the paper.
Not at all. All papers are written from scratch. There is no way your tutor or instructor will realize that you did not write the paper yourself. In fact, we recommend using our assignment help services for consistent results.
We check all papers for plagiarism before we submit them. We use powerful plagiarism checking software such as SafeAssign, LopesWrite, and Turnitin. We also upload the plagiarism report so that you can review it. We understand that plagiarism is academic suicide. We would not take the risk of submitting plagiarized work and jeopardize your academic journey. Furthermore, we do not sell or use prewritten papers, and each paper is written from scratch.
You determine when you get the paper by setting the deadline when placing the order. All papers are delivered within the deadline. We are well aware that we operate in a time-sensitive industry. As such, we have laid out strategies to ensure that the client receives the paper on time and they never miss the deadline. We understand that papers that are submitted late have some points deducted. We do not want you to miss any points due to late submission. We work on beating deadlines by huge margins in order to ensure that you have ample time to review the paper before you submit it.
We have a privacy and confidentiality policy that guides our work. We NEVER share any customer information with third parties. Noone will ever know that you used our assignment help services. It’s only between you and us. We are bound by our policies to protect the customer’s identity and information. All your information, such as your names, phone number, email, order information, and so on, are protected. We have robust security systems that ensure that your data is protected. Hacking our systems is close to impossible, and it has never happened.
You fill all the paper instructions in the order form. Make sure you include all the helpful materials so that our academic writers can deliver the perfect paper. It will also help to eliminate unnecessary revisions.
Proceed to pay for the paper so that it can be assigned to one of our expert academic writers. The paper subject is matched with the writer’s area of specialization.
You communicate with the writer and know about the progress of the paper. The client can ask the writer for drafts of the paper. The client can upload extra material and include additional instructions from the lecturer. Receive a paper.
The paper is sent to your email and uploaded to your personal account. You also get a plagiarism report attached to your paper.
GET A PERFECT SCORE!!! 
Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.
Read moreEach paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.
Read moreThanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.
Read moreYour email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.
Read moreBy sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.
Read more