Needs to be 5-10 pagesTerm Research Paper – 200 points / 20% – Students may select any Business Organizational Behavior topic of their choice from the textbook that you have an interest in researching. Students should use the text as well as 3 to 4 other sources (books, journal articles, etc.), to write the paper. Students should not rely on websites or encyclopedias (including online encyclopedias like Wikipedia) for references (use peer reviewed sources). Papers should be formal papers written using APA formatting (as discussed in the policies section of this syllabus) and presented in the third person.  Students will upload their research to the assignment in Blackboard.The end of each paper must include the following section:

CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP:  I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance received is acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared specifically for this course and has not been used for another course either in whole or substantial part. Name and Date:

Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique approach to leading people. Please review the “Contemporary Business Leaders” resource for a list of additional business leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:

1. Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position?
2. Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader’s approach to leading people.  
3. What was the leader’s greatest career achievement?
4. Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role?
5. What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge?
6. Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader’s successor/predecessor (or competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and why?
7. Include a personal reflection and identify two to three attributes you hope to emulate or avoid (based on studying this leader) in order to be a successful leader.

You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion.