You have reviewed the six (6) general learning outcomes associated with this course several times already. As a reminder, upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Understand and analyze the nature of leadership and management.
Understand the underlying frameworks of trait, behavioral, and contingency theories of leadership and the implications for leadership effectiveness.
Understand the factors influencing a leader’s ability to effectively interact with and influence others.
Understand the foundations of charismatic, transformational, and ethical leadership and analyze the potential effects of each on the organization.
Understand the challenges leaders face in attempting to effectively manage organizational change and workforce diversity.
Realize the importance of leadership training and development, become familiar with the various techniques used to develop leadership skills, and understand the benefits and limitations of the different methods.
The research paper assignment allows you to demonstrate your mastery of these objectives and apply them to a real-world situation.
