Historical Interview
Weve all read about, seen movies about, and discussed leadership from a historical standpoint. Many leaders have left behind some interesting legacies. In this assignment, youll be interviewing one of those leaders.
The important part of this assignment is to have fun! Hint: REMEMBER this historical paradox: History may have judged someone as a bad person, but were they a good leader?
Case Assignment
NOTE: There are no right or wrong answers for this assignment. Whats important is how thoroughly you support your narrative.
Using at least two outside sources in addition to the assigned readings, prepare a 3-page paper on the following:
Pick a person from history youd like to interview.
Have them introduce themselves by telling us “who they were” and “what they accomplished.”
Have them describe the era in which they lived and what specific events or motivations influenced them into a leadership role.
Ask them to define their leadership approach and style, and why it was necessary at the time.
Ask them to describe their specific leadership goals.
Ask them if they had it to do over, would they lead differently?
Summarize this persons leadership style. Do you think it was effective? Why or why not?
To help organize your thoughts, structure your paper so that it flows from point to point as listed above.
Assignment Expectations
Use concepts from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resources you can find.
Cite all sources within the text and in a reference list at the end of the paper.
Length: 3 pages double-spaced and typed (not including the title and reference pages).
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Your ability to follow prescribed assignment content guidelines.
Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.
Some in-text references to the modular background readings. APA formatting is required.
The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references, including the Case readings.
Reading Material
Why It Matters: Leadership in Module 13: Leadership from:
Freedom Learning Group. (n.d.). Organizational behavior/human relations. Provided by Lumen Learning. CC BY 4.0. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-organizationalbehavior/chapter/why-it-matters-leadership/
The History of Leadership Theories in Module 13: Leadership from:
Freedom Learning Group. (n.d.). Organizational behavior/human relations. Provided by Lumen Learning. CC BY 4.0. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-organizationalbehavior/chapter/the-history-of-leadership-theories/
Leadership Styles and Topics in Module 13: Leadership from:
Freedom Learning Group. (n.d.). Organizational behavior/human relations. Provided by Lumen Learning. CC BY 4.0. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-organizationalbehavior/chapter/leadership-styles-and-topics/
