Preferred writer #179371 A report of 10 pages maximum plus any references (detail below). You will summarize and evaluate the concept and papers (total 10 papers) covered in the class presentations. 5 main articles: (Presenter1_Contextual leadership + presenter_2_competencies + presenter_3_adapting leadership styles + presenter_3_Comparing Generation X and Generation Y + presenter_4_Building Organization Theory from First Principles) With additional 5 articles: (extra_presenter_1 , extra_presenter_2 , extra_presenter_3, extra_presenter_4a and extra_presenter_4b ) Main article: presenter1_contextual leadership has extra_presenter_1 as extra article ( both under category Contingency model) Main article: presenter_2_competencies has extra_presenter_2 as extra article ( both under category competencies ) Main articles: presenter_3_adapting leadership styles + presenter_3_Comparing Generation X and Generation Y has extra_presenter_3 as extra article (both under category styles) Main articles: presenter_4_Building Organization Theory from First Principles has extra_presenter_4a and extra_presenter_4b (both under category power X leadership) You will critically evaluate the concept based on the articles. You will critically evaluate the articles (e.g. what sample? methods used? Quality of journal? Etc.). What can the ideas discussed contribute to your emerging thesis proposal? (Keep an open mind. Think laterally or cross-application. Maybe theory used a unique method.) Guide only: These questions are only a guide to stimulate thought! What is important about the article ie. What gap did it address in our understanding of leadership? What methods were used to investigate? What are issues of concern? What are weaknesses of the article(s)? Can you provide a ‘what next’ step based on your emerging knowledge? How can the ideas contribute to your emerging research proposal? You must always justify your answers. Clarity and precision of writing are very important. Make sure you include any references. 10 pages, 12 pt font, 1-inch margins, 1.5 spacing, include page numbers in the form 1 of x. Use APA format for references. Each report should include the basics: Possible formats (you can present how you consider appropriate. Important is: Am I clear? Is there an easily followed logic? 1. Introduction a. Typically, 2 paragraphs. Para 1: introduce the topic. Why it is of interest or important. Para 2: lay out the plan of your paper ie. First, I will present. Next. Next. (This guides the reader and aids following your logic plus it helps you organize your logic. This works with your subheadings.) 2. Present summaries of the topics (in this case what is contingency model, competencies, styles…etc) 3. Evaluate concepts (contingency model, power X leadership, styles, competencies). 4. Compare contrast the 4-contingency model, power X leadership, styles and competencies 5. Consider a future direction for research (you might just use 1 model to move forward). Contribute to your research interest – yes/no? Justify 6. Conclude
