Ashford U ABS 415 / ABS415 Class Answers
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 1 DQ 1 Discovering Strengths in Leadership
Discovering Strengths in Leadership In a 250-300 word post, evaluate why it is important for leaders to know their strengths. Do you think leaders should spend equal time learning about their weak points?
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 1 DQ 2 Ethical Leadership
Ethical LeadershipAfter watching the Ethical Leadership: Why Should We Care About Value Leadership video, assess why positive attitudes are essential for leaders. In addition, share how the filters of the value system impact the attitude of an ethical leader. Lastly, why is leadership more concerned with people than management.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 2 Assignment Case Analysis Sycamore Pharmaceuticals
Case Analysis: Sycamore PharmaceuticalsRead the case analysis: Sycamore Pharmaceuticals on page 189-190. Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following questions. What would you advise John Blake to do? Why? What are reasons both for and against being honest with the FDA? Do you believe it would take courage for Blake to honestly reveal the timing and content of the scientific studies? What sources of courage might he call upon to help him make his decision? Discuss possible reasons why Dominguez and Blake went along with the deception in the first place. Would you have participated in suppressing the negative studies? Explain why or why not.Your paper must include a minimum of 3 scholarly references in addition to your textbook, in APA format.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 2 DQ 1 Developing Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Developing Emotional Intelligence in LeadershipDo you think it is appropriate for a leader to spend time developing a team’s emotional intelligence (EI)? Why or why not? What would be the advantages/disadvantages? Discuss specific circumstances/influences/parameters that may impact a leader’s decision to spend time fostering the development of EI.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 2 DQ 2 Elements of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Elements of Emotional Intelligence in LeadershipEvaluate which of the four elements of emotional intelligence (EI) you consider most essential to an effective leader? Why? Provide examples from real life in your discussion. Include a minimum of one APA citation from a scholarly resource.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 3 DQ 1 Motivational Techniques
Motivational TechniquesGiven today’s economic environment, some companies are secretly freezing pay raises or even cutting pay for some employees so they can offer substantial raises to people considered star performers. As a motivational technique, does this practice seem like a good one to you? Discuss pros/cons of this practice from various stakeholder perspectives e.g. employees, co-workers, management, tenure vs. non-tenure employees, etc.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 3 DQ 2 Leadership in a Crisis
Leadership in a CrisisListen to the Leadership in a (permanent) Crisis podcast by Harvard Business Idea Case. Think about a recent crisis. Here are some examples: BP oil spill in the gulf Toyota’s quality and safety concerns The decline and fall of large financial institutions The H1N1 (swine flu) scare The 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood Army base.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 3 Assignment Employee Motivation
Employee Motivation Write a 3-4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages) in which you debate the pros and cons of monetary incentive plans from an employee motivation perspective. Research and summarize two companies that have implemented successful motivation plans that did not involve monetary reward/compensation. Discuss why these practices were successful based on needs-based motivational theory. Include 2-3 APA citations from academic resources.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 4 DQ 1 Leadership Role in Diversity
Leadership Role in DiversityEvaluate how a leader’s role and responsibilities might change as a company becomes more diverse. Is it important for today’s leaders to develop cultural intelligence? Do you think a leader that has never had experience with people different from him or herself can develop the ability to smoothly adapt to culturally different ways of thinking and behaving? Support your response.
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 4 DQ 2 Transformational Leadership/Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership/Transactional LeadershipEvaluate what you consider the most important difference between transformational leadership and transactional leadership and between transformational and charismatic leadership? How is transformational leadership similar to charismatic leadership?
ABS415 / ABS 415 / Week 5 DQ 1 Vision and Mission Statements
Vision and Mission StatementsContrast what the difference is between a mission and vision statement? In terms of strategic vision and strategic action, they are both needed for effective leadership; which do you think you are better at doing and why?
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 5 DQ 2 Recognizing Culture Gaps
Recognizing Culture GapsAs a leader, how might you recognize a culture gap? What are some techniques leaders might use to influence and change cultural values when necessary? In a 250-300 word post support your discussion with a minimum of one APA citation from an academic resource
ABS415 / ABS 415 - Week 5 Assignment Research Paper
Create an 8-10 page personal leadership development plan, in which you will select five to seven of the following concepts that were presented in class and evaluate how you currently incorporate these elements into your leadership style or how you plan to apply these leadership aspects into your own leadership development. Personal mission statement Personal vision Statement Leadership qualities Leadership traits Behavior approaches Leadership Style (select one of the following)o Situational Leadershipo Servant Leadershipo Transformational Leadershipo Transactional Leadershipo Charismatic Leadershipo Coalitional Leadership Personal Mastery Emotional Intelligence Motivation Empowerment Communication Team development Conflict management Leading change Leadership and diversity Strategic leadership CultureWriting the Research Paper Must be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Must include a cover page that includes:o Title of papero Student’s nameo Course name and numbero Instructor’s nameo Date submitted Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must include, on the final page, a reference list that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Must include a minimum of seven references.
