PSC 410 Week 1 DQs and Assignment

PSC 410 Week 1 DQs and Assignment

PSC 410 Week 1 DQs and Assignment

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

The idea of Servant leadership? may be considered a paradox. Describe this paradox in the context of leadership.

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

In the “The Essentials of Servant Leadership: Principles in Practice,? by McGee-Cooper and Trammell, several distinctions are made between a servant leader and a power-based leader. Using one pair of distinctions, describe an experience you have had that was managed using a power-based style. Explain how you think a servant leader would have handled it differently.

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 3

Watch the video? Southwest Airlines? Colleen Barrett on Servant Leadership? What did you learn about servant leadership from the video? What principle from the video can you apply in your leadership situations?

 

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment Leadership and Management Models

Details:

Review the variety of graphic representations of servant leadership models and other leadership/management models listed below. You may search online for others as well. As you review the models, consider what you think are the most significant differences between servant leadership models and other models. Then either create your own graphic to visually represent your understanding of servant leadership or revise one of the existing graphics so that it better represents your understanding. If you revise an existing model, be sure to credit your original source.

Once you have created your model, compose a brief analysis (250 words) that addresses the following:

What are the most significant differences between servant leadership models and other models?

Define the paradox of servant leadership and explain where you see this paradox present in your own representation.

Based on your understanding of effective leadership, how do you think your representation captures those qualities or characteristics?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Suggested Models

Center Conceptual Models

http://clcl.indwes.edu/Display.asp?Page=CenterModels

Transformational Servant Leadership Values & Ethics

https://www.twu.ca/graduate/master-of-arts-in-leadership/competency-graph.jpg

Leadership Responsibilities of Professionals

http://www.kon.org/hswp/archive/mitstifer_4.htm

Leadership Framework (LF)

Leadership Framework

Agile Leadership Model

http://p-a-m.org/2012/05/agile-leadership-model/

Sustainability Leadership Relational Model

http://www.sustainabilityleadershipinstitute.org/atomic.php

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PSC 410 Week 3 DQs and Assignment

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Review the discussion on the concept of service and leadership in four religious traditions. What similarities and differences do you see across the four religious traditions? How has this shaped your thinking about other religious traditions?

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Servant leadership is explored within different cultural contexts in chapter 10 of your textbook. Identify at least two culturally specific variables that impede the adoption of servant leadership within one specific cultural perspective. If you were transferred to that country to work, armed with this knowledge, what would you do differently to bring about a change in perception of servant leadership?

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 3

Arguably, one of the most influential servant leaders of our time has been Nelson Mandela. What characteristics of servant leadership did Mandela display? Do you think they were culturally influenced? Which of these would you have found personally challenging to display if you faced the same conditions that he did? Do you think that challenge is culturally influenced?

 

PSC 410 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment Servant Leadership in Diverse Contexts

Details:

While servant leadership is often associated with Christianity and the Bible, one could argue it is compatible with most religions and philosophies and that it transcends cultures. This assignment presents you with an opportunity to explore other cultures, philosophies, and religions and asks you to think critically about how servant leadership practices are apparent in other religious and cultural values.

Select one cultural context and one religious viewpoint (other than Christianity, its denominations, or something already discussed in the textbook) and examine how the principles of servant leadership are evident in that culture and religion. In a 1,250-1,500-word essay, identify similarities and differences between servant leaderships philosophies and the values evident in the selected cultural context and religious viewpoint. Be sure to provide specific examples of practices and/or values in your discussion.

You are required to locate two articles that examine servant leadership from a different cultural perspective and two articles that examine servant leadership from a different religious perspective. Be sure to select academic articles from reputable sources that are 10-20 pages in length. Include information from the articles in your discussion.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.