Week - 05

Week 5 Discussion(300 words + References + 2 replies with appropriate references ALL API format)

After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: (Please refer to PPT's attached)

1. Discuss and identify leader traits and attributes that are most beneficial in implementing the best decisions in an organization. 


2. Explain the differences in charismatic and transformational leadership and how both leadership styles impact organizational effectiveness.  Please note how these leadership styles affect implementing new innovative technologies.


3. Review table 8.1 in the reading this week, note the work characteristics and the traditional versus high-performance focus, note which focus is best for strategic decisions and which is best for operational decisions.  Please explain.

Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post.

Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive.  Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following:

• Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic


• Expand on the topic, by adding additional thoughtful information


• Answer a question posted by another student in detail


• Share an applicable personal experience


• Provide an outside source


• Make an argument

At least one scholarly (peer-reviewed) resource should be used in the initial discussion thread.  Please ensure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library.  Use APA references and in-text citations.

Please be sure to engage by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET and then engage on two more days throughout the week (for a total of three days of engagement, before Sunday at 11:59pm, ET.

Week 5 Written Assignment

This week’s journal articles focus on empowering leadership and effective collaboration in geographically dispersed teams, please answer the following questions:

1. How do geographically dispersed teams collaborate effectively?


2. Please find at least three tools on the market that teams can use to collaborate on a geographically dispersed team.  Please note the pros and cons of each tool. 


3. Based on the research above, note which tool you would select if you were managing the geographically dispersed team and why.

Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research.  Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years.

The paper should meet the following requirements:

• 4 pages in length (not including title page or references)


• APA guidelines must be followed.  The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.


• A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles.

The writing should be clear and concise.  Headings should be used to transition thoughts.  Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing.