Business Finance Homework Help

Complete and answer Sections 1- 5. Be sure to cite your work in Apa format. It is important that you separate your answers according to each section and part. Your references should also only be in the correct section.

• Section 1

Make 8-10 PowerPoint slides with 240-260 words of speaker notes per slide .Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

At your next luncheon meeting with Rae Marie, Vice President of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV, she arrives visibly troubled. She discloses, “I have 17 people reporting to me, and now I have 2 open positions. I feel confident that my people know what they are doing, but I am not sure they trust me. Until I can get this position filled, I have spread out the responsibilities of the open positions to everyone on the team, but, as a department, we seem to get less and less done. As soon as we solve one problem, another one appears. In addition, my boss Jim, keeps adding more to our project list.”

She confides that she is concerned that her employees do not respect her authority. When you inquire about her approach, her personal leadership style, and the methods she uses to influence her employees, she admits that she has not had time to reflect on her leadership style and is not quite sure what you mean. You share with Rae Marie that there are studies of leadership styles and multiple definitions of leadership styles can be found. However, a leadership style can be broadly defined as the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people.

Hoping to offer some perspective on the subject, for your next visit, you offer to put together a slide presentation to illustrate theoretical models of leadership related to the methods that leaders use to influence their employees. Your dedication to sharing your knowledge of leadership reassures her that she has a solid resource in you.

In your presentation, do the following:

• Analyze the differences between 3 theoretical models related to leadership (one of the theoretical models should be transformational leadership)
• Identify the goals of each theoretical model that you have selected
• Illustrate the relationship between each of the 3 theoretical models
• What is the difference between a theoretical model of leadership and a leadership style?

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• Section 2 Part 1

Reflecting on your last meeting with Rae Marie, the new Vice President of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV, you acknowledge that she may have legitimate concerns about the employees in her department not yet trusting her position of authority. Effective leadership is a common and critical element of a successful organization. Not surprisingly, the period of leadership transition from the departure of a former leader and the hiring of a new leader can be seen as an unwelcome and resisted change.

If poorly managed, these transitions can create a turbulent period for the organization, leading to decreased organizational efficacy. Even well-established organizations can falter during and after a shift in power or change in leadership.

Research and identify methods and actions that will be required to sustain any change in leadership or shift in power. In a 900-1000-word response, identify ways in which leaders can build trust.

• Provide examples of evidence of trust within a work environment.
• Identify how Rae Marie can use office politics in a positive way to improve her leadership effectiveness.
• Create a list of actionable recommendations that will be required to sustain this change in leadership.

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• Section 2 Part 2

Keep in mind that transition periods offer organizations great opportunities for reflection, the rethinking of mission, and the reordering of priorities. However, they can also be times of great anxiety for employees. Often, the biggest challenge for the incoming leader in the first months is making relationship building a priority while addressing critical organizational issues.

For an organization, one of the biggest challenges is to resist the pressure to act too quickly by bringing in a new leader. Additionally, quite often, a change in leadership will also highlight other needed changes, that is, in staffing, systems, or structure. Therefore, one change may inevitably lead to subsequent changes. Although these changes can come in many forms, the organization can plan for change to be best prepared to advance the organization with a new strategy.

With the scenario in mind, design an action plan that would prepare the organization for a future executive leadership change.

Address the following in 900-1,000 words:

• In your plan, discuss the strategies you would recommend to guide the organization through an executive leadership change and a successful leadership transition for the MyShoppingSpreeTV organization.

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• Section 3

Your previous meeting with Rae Marie and the challenges she faced with her transition to her new leadership role as the Vice President of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV has prompted a discussion regarding what is required of leaders in various organizational situations and climates. Rae Marie has learned firsthand that what works in one situation will not always work in another.

For this paper, discuss the various sources of power that are available to leaders. In an assignment response of 1300 – 1500 words, complete the following:

• Describe the sources of power and how leaders can use this power to motivate subordinates or employees.
• What ethical guidelines are critical for leaders to consider regarding power and responsibility?
• Discuss how your findings might help you to become a better leader.

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• Section 4 Part 1

As you reflect on previous conversations with Rae Marie regarding her new role as the Vice President of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV, you remember her calling you to question her earlier career success and doubting her current leadership capabilities needed in her new role. For several years she had been a successful manager for another company in which you worked at together years ago. You witnessed her previous successes and have confidence in her leadership.

A change in leadership is a significant organizational transition for all employees. After all, responsibility for group effectiveness is not only on the leader’s shoulders, but it is shared by the group. However, creating the right team is a responsibility of the leader. In your discussion with Rae Marie, you shared that research suggests that some individuals are better suited to work and lead in a collaborative team environment. After this discussion, you are prompted to become aware of the characteristics of effective teams and the dimensions of team leadership.

Write a 1300 – 1500-word essay that covers the following:

• Identify and analyze the characteristics of effective teams.
• Discuss and analyze the need for leaders to monitor both the internal and external environments of a team.
• Include in your essay a response to the following:
  • What are the dimensions of team leadership?
  • What is team leadership? What are and include examples of situations where it is frequently used?

Cite all references in a reference list. Be sure to reference all sources using APA format. For more information on APA, please visit the APASTYLE Lab.

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• Section 4 Part 2

For this Part, you will be completing your Key Assignment Outline. Your first task is to write your own Key Assignment Outline so that you are able to review your plan. Include notes and information you feel are appropriate to explain your assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to help improve the quality of the Key Assignment that you will complete for yourfinal part.

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• Section 5

As you arrive to your next scheduled meeting, you meet Rae Marie, VP of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV, who, arrives with an unusually positive outlook about her current situation. When you inquire about her new perspective, she shares that her department has been through its share of changes and challenges and that your conversations have helped her think about her new leadership role.

Rae Marie recognized that her new leadership role requires her to manage projects and lead people. You agree with Rae Marie and share that, leaders must also be concerned for their people, and have some concern for the work they do. As you and Rae Marie continue in conversation, Rae Marie asks, “how much focus should I give to the people? How much focus should I give to their work?

In an effort to answer Rae Maries question, write a 1400 – 1500 word essay addressing the following:

• Identify 2-3 leadership styles and discuss the situations in which they will be most appropriate
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each leadership style
• Discuss and analyze the differences and similarities between leadership and managing
• Create your own personal definition of leadership
• Provide 3 examples of individuals who have demonstrated leadership that fits your definition

Cite all references in a reference list. Be sure to reference all sources using APA format. For more information on APA, please visit the APASTYLE Lab.