CLED 780 - Change, Power, and Conflict in Leadership

CLED 780 Discussion Board Forums (3)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words. (Outcomes: A, B, C, D)

CLED 780 Management and Leadership Paper

The student will prepare a 1250–1750-word paper on the difference between leadership and management. Each paper must include 7 scholarly references and follow current APA style. (Outcome: D)

CLED 780 Innovation, Disruption, and Change Paper

The student will prepare a 1250–1750-word paper on the relationship between innovation, disruption, and change. The paper must discuss diffusion of innovation, disruptive innovation, and the change process. The student must provide examples of innovation, disruptive innovation, and change processes. Each paper must include 7 references and follow current APA style. (Outcomes: B, D)

CLED 780 Case Study

The case study system is a proven method for the development of analytical and evaluative skills essential to effective leadership development. The student will write a 500–750-word Case Study to discuss a change or conflict situation in an organizational setting. The goal is to apply the principles found in the Van Yperen and the Bridges textbooks. The Case Study must include 2 scholarly references and adhere to current APA formatting. (Outcome: C)

CLED 780 Group Discussion Board - Case Study Discussion

The student will post his/her case study to the group discussion area for group discussion. The student will then reply to each member of his/her group in 150–200 words. The case study system is a proven method for the development of analytical and evaluative skills essential to effective leadership development. It is essential that all group members participate actively in the discussion, as each perspective is important. The student must base replies on the Van Yperen and Bridges textbooks. (Outcome: C)

CLED 780 Movie Analysis or Research Paper

The final assignment in this course allows the student to choose between 2 options. The first option is a Movie Analysis. The second option is a Research Paper focused on conflict and the Christian leader. (Outcome: A)

Option 1—Movie Analysis

The student will rent or purchase the film October Sky. After viewing the movie, the student will complete an analysis of the film. The analysis must focus on change, power, conflict, leadership, and influence issues in examples from the film. The film should be used to illustrate concepts learned in the course. The analysis must be 1250–1750 words. The analysis must also include 4 scholarly references, in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible, and follow current APA style.

Option 2—Research Paper

The student will write an academic Research Paper on the topic of the Christian leader and conflict. This paper will consist of an analysis and synthesis of research completed on the topic. The paper must also include a biblical and theological perspective related to conflict management and resolution. The paper must be a minimum of 1250–1750 words and follow current APA style. The paper must also include 4 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.