Overview
8.1 Assignment – Article Application (100 pts)
Return to the same empirical article you summarized in Week 6 and analyzed in Week 7. Mayer, D. M., Aquino, K., Greenbaum, R. L., & Kuenzi, M. (2012). Who displays ethical leadership, and why does it matter? An examination of antecedents and consequences of ethical leadership. Academy of Management Journal, 55(1), 151–171. https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2008.0276
In three well-developed paragraphs, explain how the information from this article would influence the way you approach a situation, project, or discussion related to this topic in a professional setting.
Unlike the Week 6 summary, this assignment may be written in first person. Maintain a professional academic tone and support your ideas with APA in-text citations from your selected article.
Paragraph 1 – Professional Context
Briefly describe a real or realistic workplace situation in which the topic of your article is relevant. Clearly identify the leadership challenge, issue, or opportunity.
Paragraph 2 – Key Insight
Identify one or two important insights from the article that shape your understanding of leadership in this situation.
Explain:
- What did you learn that matters?
- How does this research influence your thinking?
Use APA in-text citations when referencing the article.
Paragraph 3 – Leadership Adjustment
Explain one or two specific ways you would adjust your leadership approach based on this research.
Focus on practical leadership behaviors (e.g., communication, feedback, decision-making, relationship-building) rather than large-scale organizational redesign.
Submission Requirements
- Three well-developed paragraphs
- Completed in Microsoft Word
- APA in-text citations and reference page required