Research paper on an ethical leadership topic. Must be at least 3000 words, not counting tables, figures, and (optional) Appendix. Cite at least ten books, journal articles, online sources, and miscellaneous material. Very strictly follow the APA Publication Manual format. Follow instructions under the Format for Term Papers under Modules. Be sure to APPLY, not just mention, relevant theories or models from the course.

1.) APPLICATION of the ethical and leadership theories and models from the course, and 2.) disciplined writing, closely following the APA style manual. Since the topic and focal leader are your choice, and since theme frame is the entire term, the grading will again be meticulous.

good topics emerge from press coverage of currents. Here are areas that my provide with some goooood ideas.

Some time back it was reported that world leaders were using the Mossack Fonseca law firm in Panama for offshore investment. There were immediate allegations of money laundering and tax avoidance/evasion. While the real meaning of all this is still not yet clear, the issue does suggest some good topics for papers. These issues are still very much with us today. Yes, sometimes the bad guys seem more interesting. It would be simple to select a leader(s) and write on possible corruption. This would make an easy, possibly exciting, but nevertheless garden variety paper. A much better approach – focusing on the underlying patterns and issues – would first examine what international dynamics put such large sums in leaders hands and gravitated toward Panama. The paper topics then would view what and how leadership (and of course leaders) could address the issue.

Some largely overlooked stories illustrate still another area of leadership, which exists in many fields, including the arts. Leadership may display a different manifestation in each field; it may demand a different style; it may be easier or harder to recognize. Movie and theater people – thespians, directors especially, plus producers, even agents and writers – may provide vivid examples of leadership in the arts. For example, the British actress, Dame Judy Dench, won a record number of Olivier Awards. Many music conductors are also natural examples. There are interesting examples even from the graphic arts: e.g., ironically, the phantom artist Banksy has been particularly influential. Some of you might find writing a paper on artistic leadership enjoyable.