BUS 660 NERD This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply their learning from the course

2. BUS 660 Entire Course (2 Sets)
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BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 1 Leadership Defined (Updated)
BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 2 Theories of Leadership
BUS 660 Week 1 Assignment Leadership Competency Models (2 Papers)
BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 1 Ethical Leadership
BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 2 Ethical Organizational Climate
BUS 660 Week 2 Assignment Criteria of Leader Effectiveness (2 Papers)
BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 1 Leadership Effectiveness
BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 2 Leadership Relations (Updated)
BUS 660 Week 3 Assignment Leadership Evaluation (2 Papers)

3. BUS 660 Week 1 Assignment Leadership Competency Models (2
Papers)
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Leadership Competency Models. A competency model is a set of knowledge, skills,
behaviors, or attributes that defines what is needed by a person to be effective in a
particular leadership position. Chapter 7 of the course text introduces the concept
of competency models and provides an example of a leadership competency model
on page 253. Study the practice of competency modeling and existing leadership
competency models.

4. BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 1 Leadership Defined (Updated)
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Leadership has been described from various perspectives and defined by different
concepts. Based on the descriptions of leadership provided in this week’s lecture
and
readings, present a personal definition of leadership and explain why your definition is
appropriate and relevant to the practice of leadership today. Provide an example of
a current leader who embodies this definition. Explain how this individual is a
relevant example of your personal definition of leadership.

5. BUS 660 Week 1 DQ 2 Theories of Leadership
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Many schools of thought have developed throughout history that propose various
theories about the source and development of leaders, how leaders are discovered,
and how they can be identified. Early leadership theories focused on the qualities
that distinguished leaders from followers; subsequent theories looked at other
variables such as situational factors and skill levels. Evaluate the similarities and
differences between two approaches or theories of leadership: the trait approach
and behavioral theory; the Situational Leadership® Model and authentic
leadership theory; or the transformational and transactional leadership theories.

6. BUS 660 Week 2 Assignment Criteria of Leader Effectiveness (2
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Criteria of Leader Effectiveness. The purpose of this assignment is to examine
similarities and differences in criteria of effectiveness for several familiar
leadership roles. In a three- to four- page paper (excluding the title and reference
pages):
1. Identify the criteria by which the effectiveness of the following leaders might be
evaluated: an assistant coach, a teacher, and a minister. Prioritize and explain the
rationale for these criteria.
2. Discuss any ethical issues or challenges associated with prioritization.

7. BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 1 Ethical Leadership
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Ethical Leadership. Companies have become increasingly aware of the advantages
that being ethically conscious have to offer, especially in the global economy. Using
the overview of ethical leadership provided in this week’s lecture and readings, in
what way can ethical business practices increaseorganizational competitiveness in
their respective industries and help to further substantiate the notion that an ethical
culture is good for business? Conversely, how does unethical leadership adversely
affect the organization’s bottom line? What impact can a leader’s position on ethics
have on the culture of an organization?

8. BUS 660 Week 2 DQ 2 Ethical Organizational Climate
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Ethical Organizational Climate. What is the relationship between a leader’s
responsibility for ethical behavior and the idea of an ethical organizational
climate? Research a specific nonfictional leader of your choice and provide
examples of the behaviors this leader exhibits that highlight the role of ethics in
leadership. Answer the following in your post:
1. Can a leader’s public and private morality be distinguished? Should they be?
2. Can a bad person be a good leader?
3. Why is it important for leaders to demonstrate ethical conduct?
4. Which is more important for improving ethical values in an organization: a code
of ethics, leader behavior, or employee training?

9. BUS 660 Week 3 Assignment Leadership Evaluation (2 Papers)
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Leadership Evaluation. The purpose of this assignment is to explore how leadership is
formally evaluated in different organizations. In this assignment, examine and
analyze the process used to evaluate leaders in a specific organization. Obtain a
copy of a leadership performance appraisal form from an organization. To doso,
contact an organization’s human resource department or conduct an Internet
search.

10. BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 1 Leadership Effectiveness
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Leadership Effectiveness. The base rate of managerial incompetence is estimated to be
50 to 75%. This means that a majority of people in positions of authority have
difficulties getting a group of people to work effectively together or get results.
1. What do you think about this percentage? For example, is it too high or too low,
and why?
2. Think about the effective and ineffective leaders for whom you have worked.
Using the overview of
leader traits and skills provided in this week’s lecture and readings, what traits did the
effective leaders

11. BUS 660 Week 3 DQ 2 Leadership Relations (Updated)
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Leadership Relations. A critical component of a leader’s success is their ability to
develop effective relationships with their superiors, their co-workers, and their
subordinates. Propose and discuss at least three strategies a leader should adopt to
enhance their relationships with superiors, co-workers and subordinates. Discuss
the importance of developing relationships within all levels of the organization.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.

12. BUS 660 Week 4 Assignment Leader Traits (2 Papers)
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Leader Traits. The purpose of this assignment is to identify the traits frequently
associated with leadership effectiveness and explore advantages and disadvantages
associated with trait approaches to leadership. For this assignment:
1. Provide a brief overview of the leader’s role that includes the following: Name
and title of the leader,
His or her specific role/position,
The name and industry of the organization.
2. Identify qualities that are important to his or her success.

13. BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 1 Perceptions of Leadership
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Perceptions of Leadership. The research and practice of leadership focuses on the
leader while the role of the follower is often neglected.
1. Using the overview provided in this week’s lecture and readings, how do follower
perceptions affect a leader’s style?
2. How might you best assess follower perceptions of your leadership style?
3. What can/should a leader do when the perceptions of the followers are not
aligned with the leader’s self-
perceptions?

14. BUS 660 Week 4 DQ 2 Leading Teams
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Leading Teams. Those leaders who have the greatest impact are those who can
influence a group or team. Briefly discuss the difference between a group and a
team, and the strategies a leader should consider to influence a group or team.
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15. BUS 660 Week 5 Assignment Theories of Motivation (2 Papers)
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Theories of Motivation. The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and
job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key
assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the
theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or
experienced professionally. In your paper:
1. Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of effort or the high
performance of employees.
2. Provide examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory
in explaining employee
motivation or job satisfaction.

16. BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 1 Leadership and Change
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Leadership and Change. Highlight the most prominent situations affecting leadership
from the Industrial Age to the Information Age. Consider how these situations affect
an organization with which you are affiliated (or of which you have knowledge),
and discuss what your leadership approach to change would be in response to these
situations.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.

17. BUS 660 Week 5 DQ 2 Empowering Others
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Empowering Others. Leaders inspire and encourage their followers to reach objectives
they have deemed important. The ability to empower others to reach these
objectives is a key skill of a leader. Using the overview of transformational and
transactional leadership provided in this week’s lecture and readings, discuss the
concept of empowerment and the best practices associated with empowerment.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.

18. BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 1 Effective Global Leadership
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Effective Global Leadership. Servant, authentic and ethical leadership are models
which have been successful not only in different types of organizations, but also in
different cultures and in different countries. Using the overview of global leadership
provided in this week’s lecture and readings, do you believe this to be a valid
statement? In other words, are these leadership theories effective global leadership
models? Why or why not? Support your position with global examples and
appropriate references.

19. BUS 660 Week 6 DQ 2 “Good” and “Bad” Leadership
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“Good” and “Bad” Leadership. Charismatic leaders are often characterized by
passion and a clear vision of the future. This type of leader often elicits an
emotional response from followers and generates excitement needed to change.
Choose one example of leadership and discuss the positive outcomesand/or
negative impacts of the “reign” of this leader.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.

20. BUS 660 Week 6 Final Paper (2 Papers)
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Final Paper Preparation
In preparation for your research, select an individual currently in a leadership
position. The person must be responsible in some capacity for other employees, and
the person must be an individual that can be researched.
Overview
In your overview of the leader, include:
1. Name and title of the leader.
2. His or her specific role or position and responsibilities.
3. The name, industry, and description of the organization, including the culture of
the organization.