Leadership Theory and Application (OL 400) Mid-Term Exam

Leadership Theory and Application (OL 400) Mid-Term Exam Directions: Prepare and submit through Turnitin answers to three (3) of the four questions; extra credit will not be given for answering a fourth question. As outlined in the Mid-Term Grading Rubric, your response to each question should: ? Clearly identify the question you are answering ? Comprehensively discuss and analyze the topic ? Includes expert citations (such as from your textbook) to support your analysis ? Use specific examples as evidence ? Be two (2) double-spaced pages (approximately 700 words) ? Use complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar; and adhere to APA standards Mid-Term Exam Questions Select and answer 3 of the following 4 questions 1. Select and analyze one of the following theories: Trait Approach, The Leadership Grid, LeaderMember Exchange or Servant Leadership. In preparing your response, consider: ? What leadership theory did you select and why? ? What are the key components of this leadership theory? ? What is the impact of this theory on the practice of leadership, followers and organizational results? 2. Select and analyze one of the following theories: Fiedler”s Model, Hersey and Blanchard”s Situational Leadership, Path-Goal Theory or Vroom-Jago Model. In preparing your response, consider: ? What leadership theory did you select and why? ? What are the key components of this leadership theory? ? What is the impact of this theory on the practice of leadership, followers and organizational results? 3. Is leadership is more important or valuable than management? In preparing your response, consider: ? What is leadership? ? What is management and how does it differ from leadership? ? Why do organizations need leaders and/or managers? 4. Is leadership is learned by being an effective follower? In preparing your response, consider: ? What is an effective follower? ? What similarities and differences exist between leadership and followership? ? How does the situation impact leader and follower effectiveness? Required Reference: Daft, Richard (2015). The leadership experience. (6th Ed.). Stamford, CT. Cengage Learning. Since this will be submitted through turnitin, it is imperative that all citations and references are listed and if you quote it is properly cited as well.