Sample Essay Questions

In a three- to five- page paper, excluding title page and references page, analyze the influence of leadership style on ethical decision making, including specific examples drawn from research on today’s business leaders. To conclude your analysis, summarize your position on the influence of ethical leaders in contributing to a corporate ethical culture. You must […]

Structural and behavioral organizational ethics can be measured with a variety of models; including Six Sigma, Balanced Scorecard, and the Triple Bottom Line. Choose two of these models to evaluate.  In a three to five page paper excluding title page and references page complete the following: •    Analyze the components of two of these models […]

There are many moral philosophies that impact decisions. With these philosophies in mind, complete the following in a three- to five- page paper, excluding the title page and references page: •    Identify and discuss at least two of the moral philosophies’ applications to business. •    Illustrate how moral philosophies can influence behavior and decision making. […]

An employee working in customer service at a large company arrives at her desk and finds a package from a customer she recently spoke with.  Inside is a gift card for $50 to an expensive restaurant to thank her for her assistance, which ultimately saved the customer money.  She remembers that the company has a […]

The base rate of managerial incompetence is estimated to be 50 to 75%. This means that a majority of people in positions of authority have difficulties getting a group of people to work effectively together or get results. a.    What do you think about this percentage? For example, is it too high or too low, […]

The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experienced professionally. In your paper •    Define […]

Write a three page paper (not including the title and reference pages) about a contemporary leadership situation that is familiar to you.  Your paper needs to: •    Define path-goal leadership. •    Identify the path-goal leadership style used in this situation; provide the tasks, and the subordinates’ characteristics. •    Support your position with specific examples. •    […]

These are two discussion questions. Please respond to each question separately with at least 135 words. For each question you must provide two references. 1.    Situational Variables Explain what/how situational variables affect task motivated and relationship-motivated leaders. Apply these factors to a work situation in which you were involved as a worker or a leader. […]

Write a three page paper (not including the title and reference pages) about a contemporary leadership situation that is familiar to you.  Your paper needs to: •    Identify the development level and style demonstrated in the situation. •    Support your position with specific examples. •    Explain whether the action taken was appropriate and effective. •    […]

Write a three page paper (not including the title and references pages) that: •    Defines leadership and management. •    Defends or criticizes the view that leadership and management are different concepts. •    Gives specific examples that support your position. •    Discusses the implications of your general leadership views. In addition to the requirements above, your […]