CLC – Contemporary Business Leaders

Mark Zuckerberg is the person that would like to write on. if not him, anyone other than Bill Gates. Thanks

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Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique approach to leading people. Please review the “Contemporary Business Leaders” resource for a list of additional business leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250-1,500 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:

1. Identify a leader and justify why you selected that      particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In      what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a      leadership position?
2. Discuss which leadership theory best describes the      chosen leader’s approach to leading people.  
3. What was the leader’s greatest career achievement?
4. Identify a significant career challenge the leader      faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align      more with a managerial role or a leadership role?
5. What power base did the leader use in handling or      resolving the challenge?
6. Compare the leadership style used by your selected      leader against that of the leader’s successor/predecessor (or competitor,      if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in      the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and      why?
7. Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a      leader should emulate or avoid based on course materials.  Describe      how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in an      organizational setting.

You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion.

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CLC – Contemporary Business Leaders 

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70.0 %Content

5.0 %Business Leader   Description

Description of   business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated   with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time   the leader was in the position is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

Description of   business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated   with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time   the leader was in the position is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is   often confusing or inappropriate.

Description of the   business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated   with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time   the leader was in the position is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting   material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

Description of   business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated   with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time   the leader was in the position is clear and well-developed. Supporting   material of above average quality and quantity is provided.

Description of   business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated   with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time   the leader was in the position is thorough and detailed. Examples and   personal insight are used to further understanding. Supporting material is of   exceptional quality and quantity.

10.0 %Leadership   Theory Approach

A discussion of the   leadership theory that describes the leader’s approach to leading people is   absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A discussion of the   leadership theory that best describes the leader’s approach to leading people   is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is often confusing or   inappropriate.

A discussion of the   leadership theory that best describes the leader’s approach to leading people   is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting material is of baseline   acceptable quality and quantity.

A discussion of the   leadership theory that best describes the leader’s approach to leading people   is clear and well-integrated. Supporting material of above average quality   and quantity is provided.

A discussion of the   leadership theory that best describes the leader’s approach to leading people   is thorough and well integrated. Examples and personal insight are used to   further understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional quality and   quantity.

10.0 %Leader’s   Greatest Achievement

Discussion of the   leader’s greatest achievement is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A discussion of the   leader’s greatest achievement is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is   often confusing or inappropriate.

A discussion of the   leader’s greatest achievement is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting   material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

A discussion of the   leader’s greatest achievement is clear and well-integrated. Supporting   material of above average quality and quantity is provided.

A discussion of the   leader’s greatest achievement is thorough and well-integrated. Examples and   personal insight are used to further understanding. Supporting material is of   exceptional quality and quantity.

10.0 %Handling a   Challenge

A discussion of a challenge   the leader faced and how it was handled as well as whether the leader   responded with a managerial or leadership role is absent, inappropriate, or   irrelevant.

A discussion of a   challenge the leader faced and how it was handled is vague or incomplete. A   discussion of whether the leader responded with a managerial or leadership   role is weak or marginal with gaps in presentation. Supporting material is   often confusing or inappropriate.

A discussion of a   challenge the leader faced and how it was handled is provided, but at a   cursory level. A rudimentary discussion of whether the leader responded with   a managerial or leadership role is included. Supporting material is of   baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

A discussion of   challenge the leader faced and how it was handled is clear and   well-integrated. A discussion of whether the leader responded with a   managerial or leadership role is clearly articulated. Supporting material of   above average quality and quantity is provided.

A discussion of   challenge the leader faced and how it was handled is thorough and   well-integrated. A discussion of whether the leader responded with a   managerial or leadership role is clearly developed with examples and personal   insight to further understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional   quality and quantity.

10.0 %Power Bases and   Impact of Behavior

An identification of   the power bases used in handling the challenge (including a description of   the impact of the leader’s behavior on the situation) is absent, inappropriate,   or irrelevant.

An identification of   the power bases used in handling the challenge is vague or incomplete. A   description of the impact of the leader’s behavior on the situation is weak   or marginal with gaps in presentation. Supporting material is often confusing   or inappropriate.

An identification of   the power bases used in handling the challenge is provided, but at a cursory   level. A rudimentary description of the impact of the leader’s behavior on   the situation is included. Supporting material is of baseline acceptable   quality and quantity.

An identification of   the power bases used in handling the challenge is clear and well-integrated.   A description of the impact of the leader’s behavior on the situation is   clearly articulated. Supporting material of above average quality and   quantity is provided.

An identification of   the power bases used in handling the challenge is thorough and   well-integrated. A description of the impact of the leader’s behavior on the   situation is clearly developed with examples and personal insight to further   understanding. Supporting material is of exceptional quality and quantity.

10.0 %Leadership Style   Comparison

A comparison of the   leader’s leadership style to a successor or predecessor (or competitor) as   well as a description of the difference in leadership styles and which is   more effective is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A comparison of the   leader’s leadership style to a successor or predecessor (or competitor) is   vague or incomplete. A description of the difference in leadership styles and   which is more effective is weak or marginal with gaps in presentation.   Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.

A comparison of the   leader’s leadership style to a successor or predecessor (or competitor) is   provided, but at a cursory level. A rudimentary description of the difference   in leadership styles and which is more effective is included. Supporting   material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

A comparison of the   leader’s leadership style to a successor or predecessor (or competitor) is   clear and well-integrated. A description of the difference in leadership   styles and which is more effective is clearly articulated. Supporting   material of above average quality and quantity is provided.

A comparison of the   leader’s leadership style to a successor or predecessor (or competitor) is   thorough and well-integrated. A description of the difference in leadership   styles and which is more effective is clearly developed with examples and   personal insight to further understanding. Supporting material is of   exceptional quality and quantity.

10.0 %Attributes a   Successful Leader Should Possess or Avoid

Attributes a leader   should possess or avoid in order to be successful are absent, inappropriate,   or irrelevant.

Attributes a leader   should possess or avoid in order to be successful are vague or incomplete.   Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.

Attributes a leader   should possess or avoid in order to be successful are provided, but at a cursory   level. Supporting material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

Attributes a leader   should possess or avoid in order to be successful are clear and well   integrated. Supporting material of above average quality and quantity is   provided.

Attributes a leader   should possess or avoid in order to be successful are thorough and well   integrated. Examples and personal insight are used to further understanding.   Supporting material is of exceptional quality and quantity.

5.0 %Research Sources   (relevancy, quantity, and type specifications)

Sources are not used   or cited as required in the assignment instructions. Noncredible sources are   used.

Source relevance is   vague or inconsistent. References from appropriate sources are not included:   at least one academic resource.

Source relevance is   mostly applicable and appropriate. References from appropriate sources are   included: at least two academic resources.

Source relevance is   applicable and appropriate in all instances. References from appropriate   sources are included: at least three academic resources.

Source relevance is   applicable and appropriate in all instances and sparks interest in the reader   to pursue further investigation. References from appropriate sources are   used: more than three academic resources.

20.0 %Organization and   Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis   Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any   discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is   insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent   and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and   forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective   of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is   comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes   the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic   and Construction

Statement of purpose   is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim   made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient   justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There   are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly,   but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification   of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose.   Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows   logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a   smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources   are authoritative.

Clear and convincing   argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling   manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of   Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are   pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate   word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and   repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language   choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct   but not varied.

Some mechanical   errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the   reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate   language are employed.

Prose is largely   free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a   variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in   command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use   of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used   appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template   is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with   formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template   is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template   is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements   are correct.

5.0 %Documentation of   Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate   to assignment and style)

Sources are not   documented.

Documentation of   sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style,   with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are   documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting   errors may be present.

Sources are   documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly   correct.

Sources are   completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,   and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage