Homework:
Influence Processes
You have been encouraged by a colleague to write an article about "CEOs and presidents" for a management journal. You have decided to compare the leadership styles of three leaders. Using the Library, the Internet, and your course materials, write a 8-10 page report that elaborates on the following:
In your article, provide the following:
1) An introduction to the concept of influence processes
2) An explanation of the role of influence in contemporary leadership
3) A discussion of the various types of influence processes and the factors that can affect them
4) The methodology used to identify and research the leaders selected for this report
5) An analysis of the influence processes used by the three leaders. Identify the processes that the leaders and top management team are using or have used to impact their organization.
6) A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the influence processes used by the three leaders relative to current and future challenges facing leaders in global organizations.
7) A summary of the key attributes of the influence processes employed by these leaders to effect positive organizational change or improved performance.
Task:
1) What questions do you have about the overarching Unit 5 homework? Although not due until the end of the class, it is important that you begin planning for this project early in the course. What are your initial thoughts about how you will approach this homework? Explain.
2) How do cross-cultural differences affect the use of or response to power in organizations?
3) What are some examples of individual and organizational sources of power and their consequences for followers and organizations?
4) What are some examples of the abuse of power in organizations and how might they have been prevented from occurring? For assistance with your homework, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.