COMPARING LEADERSHIP MODELS

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with an opportunity to understand and analyze the Universal Model of Leadership in the text, and compare it to one other model to see the similarities and differences.

Assignment Steps

Create a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint^® presentation to compare the Universal Model of Leadership in Mastering Leadership to one other leadership model.

Include the following:

• Include a graphic to compare and contrast those two models, noting similarities and differences.
• Develop your conclusions regarding the significance of those models in business. How might they apply?
• Include detailed speaker notes, supporting citations, and references.

Answer preview

Some similarities exist between the universal model and the charismatic model of leadership. The comprehensive model emphasizes the maturity of leadership. Maturity signifies the capacity of a leader to handle adversity positively and to focus on solutions rather than problems. Universal leaders are supposed to find answers and strategies that a firm or a group may use adequately when no way forward or solution is on sight…