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Assignment: Are Leaders Born Or Made?

The readings point out that there are many definitions to leadership, and describes several "approaches" or "theories," among them being traits ("Great Man Theory), skills, contingency/situational, path-goal, servant, transformational, etc.

For this assignment prepare a 5 page paper addressing the question "Are leaders born or made?" Here are some "talking points" which you may or may not choose to consider:

? What is leadership?

? Is leadership a trait or a process?

? Are there similarities between leaders?

? Examples of "born" leaders or individuals who became leaders because of circumstances.

? Do leaders have certain skills? Can they be learned?

? Is it possible to identify certain characteristics of an individual and then match

them to a leadership position?

Grading guidelines: Five-page paper, excluding the cover and references page. Cite at least five academic sources from the course readings, scholarly sources from the UMUC online library, and/or weekly modules to support your analysis - Follow APA style guidelines for the cover page, citations, and references page. The paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins with 12 pt. Arial font.

An A paper will display these qualities:

1. Meets expectations for content and purpose of the assignment.

2. Main ideas are consistently and clearly supported by references.

3. Paper is organized. Paragraphs are logical and internally consistent.

4. Uses language and tone appropriate for the assignment.

5. Critically evaluates information and or data consistent with the purpose of the assignment.

6. Displays sound grammar, spelling and appropriate conventions.