Part One: Choose two of the theories below to compare and contrast thoroughly. Be sure to include what makes them similar, as well as what makes them different, and where you believe each could be applied most appropriately within an organization based on your text (using citations) and your personal experiences. If using a chart to help you organize the information would be helpful to you, please include it as a “Figure 1:” within your paper; however, this is not required. The heading for this part of your assignment will be “Part One.”

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• • Authentic Leadership Theory
  • Ethical Leadership Theory
  • Spiritual Leadership Theory
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • Implicit Leadership Theory
  • Leader-Member Exchange Theory
  • Path-goal Theory
  • Fiedler’s Contingency Model

• Part Two: Choose one theory, excluding one you chose for Part Two, that you can recall being applicable to one (or more) of your workplace conflict experiences. This should be introduced with the heading “Part Two” clearly labeled. Explain the event/scenario and how it characterizes the theory you chose.

Your assignment should be a thorough exploration of each section, demonstrating your understanding of how these theories can be applied in the workplace. You should appropriately cite your text, as well as any additional sources you may utilize. Use the rubric to self-evaluate to assure both parts are sufficiently addressed.

The paper

• Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length, not including the title or references pages, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph which will outline the two parts to be addressed within the paper.
• Must address the topics with critical thought and support all assertions with peer-reviewed sources.
• Must end with a conclusion that synthesizes your findings about leadership theories.
• Must use at least one peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library, not including your textbook.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the In-Text Citation Guide.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the APA References List.

Workplace stress can have long-term effects. Our text identifies the following four areas which can increase this type of stress:

• Role conflict: two or more incompatible demands at work or across work and non-work roles
• Role ambiguity: vagueness or unclearness in role responsibilities and functions
• Workload incompatibility: occurs when the amount of work to be accomplished exceeds the employee’s capabilities
• Job insecurity: the feeling that the security of one’s job is unstable

In addition, happiness and positivity can lead to personal success and further indicates the following ideas to increase one’s happiness:

• Setting challenging and meaningful goals
• Disputing negative thinking and deliberately practicing positive self-talk
• Choosing to forgive others and let go of grudges and hard feelings
• Counting one’s blessings and intentionally expressing gratitude for them
• Visualizing future success
• Practicing healthy habits such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise

Thus, hypothetically these suggestions and ideas can be applied to each of our lives. Whether you are working and going to school, or just going to school, they are applicable since school, too, is an organization.

After reading and viewing all of the required resources this week, consider all of the factors related to a person’s health and the workplace, how can you apply the concepts to your own life right now?

• Identify at least three strategies that you can implement today to increase your level of success in the situation you most identify with.
• Why do you think these strategies can work for you?
• What strategies could you utilize to increase someone else’s happiness level and assist them in increased success based on our content?
• Overall, consider the past five weeks of content. What do you think are two of the most important factors that will be applicable to you and your current goals? What about to your future goals? Why or How?

Your journal should be a minimum of four to five double-spaced pages, adequately discuss all questions posed, and demonstrate maturating self-awareness. This is a reflection based on all of your required resources for the week and you will not be required to use additional sources. Use the rubric to check for thoroughness of your writing. If using additional sources, the Ashford Library should be used as your primary resource for this journal, but other credible sources will also be accepted. Cite all information from your sources according to APA guidelines as outlined in the In-Text Citation Helper: A Guide to Making APA In-Text Citations. List each of your sources at the end of your post according to APA style as shown in the sample page for References.