Reference no: EM132159730

The Leaders Mind: A Biblical Mindset Instructions

choose 2 contingency theories and write at least 800 words about each contingency theory providing these 4 viewpoints on the theory

(1) The purpose of the theory (Point).

(2) The opposite viewpoint of the theory.(CounterPoint),

(3) The biblical viewpoint of the theory, then adding the most effective strategy to accomplish the purpose of the theory from the Bible (Biblical ViewPoint).

(4) Finally, provide new thoughts related to this topic with biblical integration (New Insights).

This paper must include at least 10 references in addition to the Bible, with many supporting in-text citations.

Do not mention or discuss any of the following theories: Relational leadership, Shared leadership, Autocratic leadership, Servant leadership. All citations and references sources should follow APA guidelines.

Write a paper in at least 1600 words in which you:

Title each of the 2 contingency theory pages with the name of the contingency leadership theory. After the title, write at least 800 words with the following component subject headings:

1. Point (140 words)
2. Counterpoint (140 words)
3. Biblical Viewpoint (260 words)
4. New Insight (260 words)

In writing this 1600 word paper you will discuss the 4 components in these ways:

1. POINT: Summarize the leadership or management theory, concentrating on what it is intended to accomplish when applied to organizations, especially in terms of how the theory will make the organization more effective in reaching its goals. Ficticious example: The Dark Theory of Leadership.

Point statement-The dark theory of leadership posits that the fastest, most effective and most efficient method to lead is by fear (ciation). The purpose of this theory is to motivate people to accomplish the goals of organization quickly, efficiently and effectively (citation).

Studies have shown that the dark theory works because fear is a powerful motivator (citation). People will dramatically improve when they are threatened either directly or indirectly with loss of life, security, status, or employment (citation). Examples of leaders who are well known for leading by fear in industry, politics, and other areas are.......(citations).

2. COUNTERPOINT: Summarize the leadership or management theory that is the opposite point of view of the theory presented as Point. If there is no existing opposite theory, then present the most closely exisiting concept that is opposite or in strong contrast to your Point theory.

Ficticious example: The Dark Theory of Leadership, Counterpoint statement-The dark theory with its fear based motivation gets quick results that are efficient in being cost effective and effective in attaining goals but such results are temporary, not enduring (citations). Eventtually fear proves to be inefficient, ineffective and destructive (citations) to achieving organizational goals.

It is not sustainable (citation). In contrast, the Light Theory accomplishes for the long term, what the dark theory only accomplishes in the short term (citation). The Light Theory is......(citation).

3. BIBLICAL VIEWPOINT Determine the biblical viewpoint on the leadership or management theory that you presented in Point. Be sure to include what the Bible says about the long-term effects of applying your Point theory. Biblical Viewpoint statement-"According to the Bible, the dark theory is...............(Bible citation)."-Dark Theory is a ficticious example.

4. NEW INSIGHT Using biblical integration, present your evaluation of the Point theory based on your synthesis of information from your Point/Counterpoint research and Biblical Viewpoint research. Present your insights on the best way to most effectively accomplish the goal and functions of your point theory.

For example: The goal of the dark theory is to get quick, effective and efficient results. To achieve this goal, the dark theory states that people need to be motivated, and that the best way to motivate people to get quick, effective and efficient results is fear.

So the dark theory functions by fear. What are your ideas based on the Bible to get quick, effective and efficient results? This is an example, not the assignment topic or the assignment question. Present applications of your new leadership insight, with biblical integration.