PART I: SHORT RESPONSE
Directions: Respond to the following prompts using complete sentences. Each answer should be a minimum of two paragraphs in length.
1. How has the definition of and attitudes toward diversity changed? Why? Why is diversity thought to be important for today's organization? Explain how the concept of diversity has changed over time and what it means today compared with 30 years ago. Be sure you explain your position.
2. Describe the challenges minorities face in the workplace. As a leader, how do you appreciate the differences among people but shed stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes in a way that closes the opportunity gap and fosters an environment where people value diversity?
3. Personal Diversity: Each of us feels different in many ways from the average behavior or expectations that other people seem to value. This reflects our own feelings of diversity. The differences you feel compared to others could be about your physical characteristics (height, age, skin color), but also could reflect a difference in your thinking style, feelings, personality, or behavior, especially when you feel different from what other people expect or what you perceive are the social norms. Write three ways you feel different from others. Answer the following questions with respect to your perceived diversity: What are your feelings about being different in these areas? How do your differences contribute to a student team or work organization?
4. Describe in depth the three kinds of influential leadership. In what significant way does transformational leadership differ from transactional leadership? Compare and contrast the three. Give an example of each one either from your experience, or from a cited case.
5. Read Leadership Development: Cases for Analysis "The Unhealthy Hospital" on page 387 of the textbook. Answer Questions 1 through 3.
PART II: ESSAY
Directions: After reviewing at least four articles on this WEBSITE as part of your lecture content (reference https://www.businessweek.com/managing/company/business_leadership/), compare and contrast three of the articles. In doing so, be sure you describe what each author's primary points are and cite the work. Do this for all three articles. Then, compare and contrast the primary points in each. Which do you agree with the most and why? You can use your own experience or cite sources. Your submitted paper should be five pages in length and in APA format.
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PART III: JOURNAL ACTIVITY
Directions: As we begin to wrap up our coursework, compare and contrast where you were in your thinking on leadership in weeks 1 and 2 compared with where you are now. What has changed for you? What core beliefs are still the same? Submit a two page APA formatted paper to your instructor.
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