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Homework answers / question archive / DBA-803: SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS: LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, AND CHANGE Written Assignment 1 Guidelines Use the Abell, Robbins, and Xiao case and additional research to compare and contrast the leadership styles of Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt according to at least two leadership theories each, commenting on the utility of these theories in explaining the relative success of these two leaders
DBA-803: SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS: LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, AND CHANGE
Written Assignment 1 Guidelines
Use the Abell, Robbins, and Xiao case and additional research to compare and contrast the leadership styles of Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt according to at least two leadership theories each, commenting on the utility of these theories in explaining the relative success of these two leaders. Your paper should examine and critique the communication styles of the two leaders and the fit of each leader’s style with the situation at GE during his tenure. In addition, reflect on potential ethical dilemmas connected with the two leadership styles.
This assignment should be between 1000 and 1600 words in length (approximately 4 to 6 double-spaced pages, not counting title page, abstract, and references).
It should adhere to APA documentation standards. Be sure to document your work carefully and use at least four academic references, including the assigned case. (Hint: You may find the references at the end of the Abell, Robbins, and Xiao case helpful as additional resources.)
Your assignment should be well organized; your arguments should be well developed and supported. Be sure to proofread your work for proper grammar and mechanics.
Check the rubric for this assignment if you want to be certain about how the assignment will be graded.
Please use the following first-level and second-level APA headings to organize your paper. Note that there are two second-level headings under the Welch and Immelt headings. Remember that first-level headings are centered and bolded. Second-level headings begin at the left margin and are bolded.
Abstract
Introduction
Be sure to include a problem statement/thesis telling what the paper is designed to do. (A sample thesis statement is: This paper applies two leadership theories to Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt and analyzes the appropriateness of their leadership styles, including how they communicated and potential ethical issues of each leadership style.)
Leadership Analysis of Jack Welch
Provide a short biography of Welch, focusing on his time at GE. State which leadership theories you are going to apply to him. (A biography begins with where and when the person was born and gives a brief overview of their life and career.)
[Leadership Theory 1] Applied to Jack Welch
Fill in the name of the theory you are using. Discuss the key points of the theory and how they apply to Welch. Then, discuss potential ethical dilemmas related to this leadership style.
[Leadership Theory 2] Applied to Jack Welch
Fill in the name of the theory you are using. Discuss the key points of the theory and how they apply to Welch. Then, discuss potential ethical dilemmas related to this leadership style.
Leadership Analysis of Jeffrey Immelt
Provide a short biography of Immelt, focusing on his time at GE. State which leadership theories you are going to apply to him.
[Leadership Theory 1] Applied to Jeffrey Immelt
Fill in the name of the theory you are using. Discuss the key points of the theory and how they apply to Immelt. Then, discuss potential ethical dilemmas related to this leadership style.
[Leadership Theory 2] Applied to Jeffrey Immelt
Fill in the name of the theory you are using. Discuss the key points of the theory and how they apply to Immelt. Then, discuss potential ethical dilemmas related to this leadership style.
Welch Versus Immelt
In this section, please compare and contrast the leadership styles of the two leaders, focusing on the appropriateness of Welch’s and Immelt’s styles as related to the situation at GE under each of their tenures. Consider such questions as: Would Welch’s style have been more or less appropriate during the years when Immelt was CEO? How about today? Would Immelt’s style have worked better or worse during the earlier years when Welch was CEO? How did the changing situation at GE determine what type of leader the organization needed?
Communication Styles
What communication style did each leader exhibit, and what effects of each style are apparent?
Conclusion
References
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