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Assignment Grading Rubric Course: GM502 Unit: 5 Copyright Kaplan University Unit 5 Assignment 1: Adaptive and Global Leadership In this Assignment, you will focus on Adaptive Leadership from a global perspective. When approaching this Assignment, do so from an international and global view. When selecting a contemporary leader, make sure you can find enough information on that leader to help you conduct a solid analysis and apply critical thinking. This Assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following outcome: GM502 -3: Practice global interconnectedness as it applies to your field of study. Northouse (2016) explains that Adaptive Leadership Theory focuses on the adaptations required of peopl e in response to changing environments. Rather than being Leader centered, this theory is centered around the follower. One underlying problem for the leader in using Adaptive Leadership Theory is that he or she may not be able to assess situational needs effectively when co -workers or direct reports work virtually or outside the geographic boundaries the leader is primarily located in.

Using your Readings for this week, your work in Unit 4 on virtual team leadership and at least three outside references fr om academically credible sources, in this 4 –5 page APA compliant paper you will: 1. Define at least three major problems that a leader encounters when attempting to assess the demands of a situation given a global role. Specifically, what cultural barri ers might a leader encounter when working internationally? You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to -face situation. 2. Present the results of research and best practices you have completed which would resolve these problems. Provide at least three best practices that address the specific issues you identified. 3. Describe any personal examples you may have with a leader, including your role as a leader who used or attempted to use Adaptive Leadership Theory i n a global/international role for problem resolution. You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to -face situation. 4. Research examples of contemporary leaders who work in a global context that may have used Adapt ive Leadership Theory. You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to -face situation. 5. Based on what you have discovered this week, what specific actions can you take to implement this style into your current leade rship approach? Be as specific as you can when selecting an action and include how you will be able to measure the effectiveness of this new approach. Reference Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership theory and practice (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Assignment Grading Rubric Course: GM502 Unit: 5 Copyright Kaplan University Directions for Submitting your Assignment Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as Username -GM502 Assignment 1-Unit#.doc (Example: TAllen -GM502 Assignment 1-Unit 5.doc ). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 5: Assignment 1 in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 5. GM502 Unit 5 Assignment 1- Leadership and You Point Value Your Score Content (50 points) · Define at least three major problems that a leader encounters when attempting to assess the demands of a situation given a global role. Specifically, what cultural barriers might a leader encounter when working internationally? You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to-face situation. · Present the results of research and best practices you have completed which would resolve these problems. Provide at least three best practices that address the specific issues you identified. · Describe any personal examples you may have with a leader, including your role as a leader who used or attempted to use Adaptive Leadership Theory in a global role for problem resolution. You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to-face situation . 25 · Research examples of contemporary leaders who work in a global context that may have used Adaptive Leadership Theory. You may also include information on whether the leader worked in a virtual or face -to-face situation. · Based on what you have discove red this week, what specific actions can you take to implement this style into your current leadership approach? Be as specific as you can when selecting an action and include how you will be able to measure the effectiveness of this new approach. 25 An alysis (30 points) Work demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research, and experience. 10 Work demonstrates the student’s ability to tie relevant information to real life applications. 10 Work demonstrates recognition of questions and problems. These are expressed precisely using relevant information and abstract ideas to support well -reasoned conclusions that can be tested against relevant criteria. 10 Writing (20 points) Correct use of APA 6th edition format; all sources used to support the paper are referenced. 5 Assignment Grading Rubric Course: GM502 Unit: 5 Copyright Kaplan University Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; tone is appropriate; spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. 15 Total 100