MAN4143 CBE Contemporary Leadership Challenges InstructionsLeadership is either formal or informal, and it is important to discover which one is a better f

MAN4143 CBE Contemporary Leadership Challenges InstructionsLeadership is either formal or informal, and it is important to discover which one is a better fit for you as you grow in your career. Your company leaders are asking you to identify a specific leadership role that you would someday like to fill (e.g., Supervisor, Manager, Vice President, Individual Contributor, etc.). Once you have determined the type of leader you would like to become, create an action plan for your career to achieve such a position.
In order to successfully determine the type of leader you want to become, answer the following questions in one to two pages:Would you describe yourself as a formal or informal leader (and explain traits you possess that would make you a successful formal or informal leader)?
What are some skills you should develop and tactics you should use to be an effective leader?

Create a one-page action plan that addresses the following questions:Who will you work with as a mentor (just identify the position of a potential mentor) to help you grow into this leadership position and why?
What steps will you take to become the type of leader you want to be in your career and how will you achieve your action plan?APA format and cite all sources – Please follow the rubric attached as well. Below is the big 5 personality traits to help. ALSO – See the Major Types of Leadership Behaviors for assistance as well.
Look at the table below to learn about The Big Five Personality Traits.

Surgency
Extroversion (outgoing), energy/activity level, and a need for power.

Conscientiousness
Dependability, personal integrity, and a need for achievement.

Agreeableness
Cheerful and optimistic, nurturance (sympathetic, helpful), and a need for affiliation.

Adjustment
Emotional stability, self-esteem, and self-control.

Intellectance
Curious and inquisitive, open-minded, and learning-oriented. Major Types of Leadership Behaviors
Most theories and research on effective leadership behavior involve one or two
broadly defined behaviors, which are sometimes called meta-categories. Some of
the major meta-categories are:
1. Participative Leadership
Participative leadership is all about the efforts of a leader to help others make the decisions
they should be making. In addition to planning, organizing, and controlling, leading is also
about facilitating participation. The participative leader allows subordinates to have some
influence over decisions that affect them or others. The use of empowering decision-making
reflects a strong concern for relations objectives, such as subordinate commitment and
development.
2. Delegation
“No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit.”
– Andrew Carnegie
Delegation is often perceived as the greatest expression of the manager’s confidence in a
subordinate. After all, when a manager delegates responsibility to someone, the manager is not
relieved of that responsibility but is trusting a subordinate to complete the work according to
leadership’s expectations.
3. Empowerment
Is empowerment a form of motivation? There are four defining elements of effective
empowerment:
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Meaningful work
High self-efficacy
Self-determination
Ability to influence relevant events
4. Transformational Leader
This meta-category is often referred to as a visionary and inspirational leader since employees are
often challenged to use innovative thinking and consider their personal values. Some
characteristics of transformational and charismatic leaders are similar. They often tend to be the
most memorable leaders.
5. Supportive Leadership
Supportive leadership helps build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Some form of
supporting behavior increases subordinate’s self-confidence and reduces job stress.
The following guidelines indicate ways that managers and leaders can use supportive leadership
effectively:
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Show acceptance and positive regard.
Provide sympathy and support when the person is anxious or upset.
Bolster the person’s self-esteem and confidence.
Be willing to listen to and help with personal problems.
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Mastery
Identifies as either a formal or informal leader,
and clearly explains the traits that would make
them a successful leader.
Identifies both the skills and the tactics needed
to be an effective leader, and describes how
they should be developed or used.
Identifies a mentor, and offers a clear
explanation of why the mentor would be able to
help them become a successful leader.
Identifies steps to becoming a leader, and
offers a clear explanation of how to achieve
them.

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