Contemporary business leaders

Many names have been 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” document to locate more business leaders. Select one leader from that list and respond to the following questions.

Discuss (1,250-1,500 words) what you learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style used. Include the following in your discussion:

1. Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. What organization(s) is the leader affiliated with? 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 achievement?

4. Identify a significant challenge the leader faced and how the challenge was handled. 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 successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership style? Which leader do you think is more effective and why?

7. Include a personal reflection and identify two to three attributes you hope to emulate or avoid (based on studying this leader) in order to be a successful leader.

You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence to support the leadership style your selected leader showed. This should not be completed based on an opinion.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Contemporary Business Leaders

Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk

Steve Jobs

Bill Gates

Jack Welch

Indira Nooyi

Anne Mulcahy

Howard Schultz

Colleen Barrett

Larry Page

Mark Zuckerberg

Warren Buffett

Richard Branson

Susan Wojcicki

Marissa Meyer

Mary Barra

Contemporary Business Leaders

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00%

3 Satisfactory 75.00%

4 Good 85.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

75.0 %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.

15.0 %Personal Reflection

A personal reflection on two or three of the leader's attributes the writer hopes to emulate or avoid in order to be a successful leader is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A personal reflection on two or three of the leader's attributes the writer hopes to emulate or avoid in order to be a successful leader is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.

A personal reflection on two or three of the leader's attributes the writer hopes to emulate or avoid in order to be a successful leader is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.

A personal reflection on two or three of the leader's attributes the writer hopes to emulate or avoid in order to be a successful leader is clear and well-integrated. Supporting material of above average quality and quantity is provided.

A personal reflection on two or three of the leader's attributes the writer hopes to emulate or avoid in order to be a successful leader is 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 two academic resources.

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 two 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 two academic resources.

17.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

6.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

6.0 %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 non-credible 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 progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument 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 and/or sentence construction are used.

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

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but 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.

8.0 %Format

4.0 %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.

4.0 %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

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