Homework: Leadership Paper
Length: 7 pages.
The leadership paper should be no longer than 7 pages. The paper is based on the following:
A. You are to select and view ONE of the below movies:
B. MacDonald, L. (Producer), Scott, R. (Director). (2000). Gladiator [Motion Picture]. United States: Dreamworks & Universal Pictures.
I. After viewing the movie or TV show, select one of the supervisors (leaders).
II. Discuss THREE supervisory techniques that they used, using specific examples from the movie or TV episode. Do not spend too much effort explaining the background or details of the scenario, just get to the point.
III. Make sure to discuss the following topics:
1. Which of the supervisory techniques were effective? Why?
2. Which supervisory techniques were not effective? Why?
3. Pick one scene and discuss what you would have done differently as a supervisor and why.
4. How does a high-stress environment like war or the emergency room affect supervisory techniques, as compared to peacetime (or a less stressful environment)?
5. What supervisory trait do you most relate to and why? You should include a personal account from your life.
6. Why do supervisors fail if they are using a "textbook" technique? Explain using the scenes from the movie/show or your own personal life to enhance your explanation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.