Models of Leadership and Organizational Structure

What should scholarly writing look like? Before you complete your first assignment for this course, please watch the video Bloom’s Taxonomy and Critical Thinking Skills, which is linked the resources. Be ready to write on all levels mentioned in this taxonomy. Please also view the notes in the Course Overview about completing assignments.

Course Project Overview

For the course project that you will turn in during Unit 10, you will develop an IT strategic management proposal, using either your current or recent employer’s organization or one you have read about. For the final proposal, you will be asked to apply all the topics covered in this course to your chosen organization. You will be encouraged to revise and reuse your previous assignments, including this one.

This Week’s Assignment

Examine your chosen organization and assess the leadership model and organizational structure it currently uses. In order to demonstrate that you have thoroughly analyzed the literature on leadership styles and organizational structures, you are expected to compare and contrast two theories in each category and then assess the theories or models used in your organization. Base your analysis on the readings from Units 1 and 2 as well as on your own research.

Include the following in your paper:

Compare and contrast two leadership theories for their applicability to IT management leadership.
Compare and contrast two organizational structure models and their impact on an IT organization.
Analyze the relationship between leadership style and organizational structure in an IT organization. Include in your discussion how a leadership style, when used by the CIO or other senior IT executive within an enterprise, might create a trickle-down effect throughout the organization. Use evidence from your organization, as well as from your readings and research, as examples in your analysis.
Submission Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Your paper should demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You do not need to include a cover page or abstract, but be sure to include your name, assignment title, and page number in the running head of each page. Use meaningful section headings to clarify the organization and readability of your paper.
Number of references: Include a minimum of six references from your unit readings and assigned research; the sources should be appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list.
Suggested paper length: 1,500 words.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.