Post an executive summary for your Unit 5 report in the Reply area of the Unit 4 DB.

Post an executive summary for your Unit 5 report in the Reply area of the Unit 4 DB. Do not post an attachment. An executive summary is a one-page document that outlines the purpose, process, discussion, and findings of a report submitted to management. Make sure to include in-text citations and references within the executive summary. Please review the Executive Summaries of your classmates, providing an objective assessment and constructive feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of the finished report.

Your first initial post is due by July 29. 

You may find the following Youtube presentation helpful when writing your executive summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckogr3m4r9I

I am looking forward to reading information about your leaders and their leadership style.

Assignment Description

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Peer Review

Post an executive summary of your Comprehensive Project in the body of a post in this discussion (please do not use attachments). An Executive Summary is a one-page document that outlines the purpose, process, findings, discussion, and findings of a report submitted to management. CEOs often read and assess an Executive Summary before deciding to read the entire report, so this must be high quality narrative that demonstrates the significance of the work undertaken, the objectivity of research and analysis underpinning the report, and the credibility of the resulting conclusions.

Please review the Executive Summaries of other students, providing an objective assessment and constructive feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of the finished report.

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.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Grading Rubric:

Grading Criteria

Percentage

Post explains issues, elaborates on all parts of the topic, and contributes to group understanding of topic

40%

Multiple substantive responses reflecting participation are evenly spread throughout the discussion period - 2 or more per week - sharing opinions, observations, and experiences, asking questions and making suggestions

40%

Comments are appropriately addressed, well written, timely, relevant and coherent displaying accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

20%

Assignment Objectives

Explain the role of individual differences and traits in leadership.

Analyze the various leader, follower, cultural, and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership.

Discuss and explain when and why participation should be used to improve leadership effectiveness.

Apply critical thinking skills to analyze business situations.

Unit 4 Discussion Board Assignment

Post an executive summary for your Unit 5 report in the Reply area of the Unit 4 DB. Do not post an attachment. An executive summary is a one-page document that outlines the purpose, process, discussion, and findings of a report submitted to management. Make sure to include in-text citations and references within the executive summary. Please review the Executive Summaries of your classmates, providing an objective assessment and constructive feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of the finished report.

Your first initial post is due by July 29. Two more posts are due after July 29  and by August 2. Another post is due after August 2 but by August 5. Two more posts are due after August 5 and by August 9.

You may find the following Youtube presentation helpful when writing your executive summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckogr3m4r9I

Text: Used:

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1. Art and Science of Leadership by Nahavandi

Pearson

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9781323091081

1502D

MGT615 -01

Leadership and Ethical Decision Making by Editorial Board

Words of Wisdom, LLC

1

9781938390708

1502D

MGT615 -01