Contemporary Business Leaders
Contemporary Business Leaders
Mark Zuckerberg is the person that would like to write on. if not him, anyone other than Bill Gates. Thanks
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Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique approach to leading people. Please review the “Contemporary Business Leaders” resource for a list of additional business leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250-1,500 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:
- Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position?
- Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader’s approach to leading people.
- What was the leader’s greatest career achievement?
- Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role?
- What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge?
- Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader’s successor/predecessor (or competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and why?
- Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a leader should emulate or avoid based on course materials. Describe how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in an organizational setting.
You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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Rubric
CLC – Contemporary Business Leaders
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5.0 %Business Leader Description
Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is vague or incomplete. Supporting material is often confusing or inappropriate.
Description of the business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is provided, but at a cursory level. Supporting material is of baseline acceptable quality and quantity.
Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is clear and well-developed. Supporting material of above average quality and quantity is provided.
Description of business leader that includes the organization that the leader is affiliated with, the industry that the leader is associated with, and the length of time the leader was in the position is thorough and detailed. Examples and personal insight are used to further understanding. Supporting material is o
