Palm Beach State College Leadership & Small Group Communication Essay

Instructions: Please read the instructions carefully and answer the following prompt. 

First, read Chapter 14.1: Leadership & Small Group Communication

• Online Chapter link:
  • https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/14-1-leadership-and-small-group-communication/ (Links to an external site.)
    https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/4-1… to an external site.)
    • https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/4-1… to an external site.)
  • Format: In a separate paragraph, answer ONLY TWO questions below. Answer each question in 100-125 words. Responses should demonstrate understanding of the reading and refer to relevant concepts from the chapters to explain your responses. 
  1. In what situations would a designated leader be better than an emergent leader, and vice versa? Why? Give specific examples to explain why.
  2. Think of a leader that you currently work with or have worked with who made a strong (positive or negative) impression on you. Which leadership style did he or she use most frequently? Cite specific communication behaviors to back up your analysis.
  3. Getting integrated: Teachers are often viewed as leaders in academic contexts along with bosses/managers in professional, politicians/elected officials in civic, and parents in personal contexts. For each of these leaders and contexts, identify some important leadership qualities that each should possess, and discuss some of the influences in each context that may affect the leader and his or her leadership style.