PERSONALITY AND CONTINGENCY LEADERSHIP THEORIES
Now, you have the results of all your self-assessment tests for Module 4.
Next, you are to write a 2-3 page, double-spaced, reflection essay for this module based on your scores in each of the self-assessment tests from this Module 4. Keep in mind that this module is about contingency leading theories. Take a look at Chapter FOUR for additional information regarding these self-assessment tests.
The responses for the self-assessment tests should be written using a combination of the “assert and defend” style in a five-paragraph essay. Think like a lawyer. Assert an argument or thesis AND prove or defend it.
(See more detail in “Instructions for Self-Assessment Tests and Reflection Essays”.
Make at least one assertion about the meaning(s) of each of the self-assessment tests to you ( a total of at least FOUR assertions for this essay) and support them with examples. Write a convincing case that presents a strong defense for each of your arguments. You must have at least three references (which means one from the textbook and two other references besides the textbook).
Remember to use appropriate references to support your work. Please follow the APA format in all writing in this course.
SELF-ASSESSMENT ONE: YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE – YOUR FIEDLER LPC
ANALYSIS:
The Fiedler LPC is explained in Chapter Four of the class textbook. Read the specifics about this model (including the “Research, Criticism, and Applications” piece on pg. 115) and think of some details (not already previously discussed) where this model builds on your leadership knowledge data base. How might you relate this information to your work aspirations and assignments now and/or in the future?
Explain in more detail the meaning of these scores to you. Take a look at Chapter Four for additional information regarding this self-assessment test. Make at least one assertion about the meaning(s) of this self-assessment test to you and support them with example(s). Write a convincing case that presents a strong defense for your argument.
SELF-ASSESSMENT TWO: YOUR PERSONALITY AND CONTINGENCY LEADERSHIP THEORIES
ANALYSIS:
Consider how your personality relates to the contingency leadership theories in the textbook along with some of the questions presented in this self-assessment test. Juggle the information together. Look for patterns where the theoretical information is linked to practical applications.
Explain in more detail the meaning of these scores to you. Take a look at Chapter Four for additional information regarding this self-assessment test. Make at least one assertion about the meaning(s) of this self-assessment test to you and support them with example(s). Write a convincing case that presents a strong defense for your argument.
SELF-ASSESSMENT THREE: DETERMINING YOUR PREFERRED NORMATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE
ANALYSIS:
Have you ever experienced any of the twelve situations first-hand? If not, have you ever had a manager experience any of the twelve situations while you were at work and witnessed the outcome(s)? If you select one or more of the twelve experiences that you have professionally experienced, discuss your flexibility in changing leadership styles. Do you tend to have a strong leadership style preference? Do you avoid using one or more of the leadership styles? If you have watched someone else at work experience one or more of the twelve situations, did you agree with his/her/their choice of responses? What advice would you have offered to the person(s) as his/her manager? Weave your leadership style preference(s) and/or avoidances into your analysis. Explain in more detail the meaning of these scores to you.
SELF-ASSESSMENT FOUR: YOUR LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM AND PATH-GOAL LEADERSHIP STYLES
ANALYSIS:
Take a few minutes to reflect back on the data that you entered and the conclusions that you drew from completing Self-Assessment Two on page 136. Jot down a few notes about what seems to agree and what seems to disagree between Self-Assessment Two and this self-assessment test. After entering your preferred normative leadership style into the survey questionnaire, explain in more detail any points of agreement or points of discrepancy regarding your preferred leadership style between the results from the two self-assessment tests. Closely examine Chapter Four for additional information regarding the basic ideas behind the two self-assessment tests that may support your contentions.
In a few paragraph argument, explain in more detail the meaning of these scores to you. Take a look at Chapter Four for additional information regarding this self-assessment test. Make at least tone assertion about the meaning(s) of this self-assessment test to you and support them with example(s). Write a convincing case that presents a strong defense for your argument.
