Students are required to write a literature review (12-14 pages) by analyzing the literature on one of the leadership styles, theories and approaches discussed in this course.

A literature review surveys books, scholarly articles, and any other sources relevant to a particular issue, area of research, or theory, and by so doing, provides a description, summary, and critical evaluation of these works in relation to the research problem being investigated. Literature reviews are designed to provide an overview of sources you have explored while researching a particular topic and to demonstrate to your readers how your research fits within a larger field of study. In the social sciences, a literature review usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis, often within specific conceptual categories.

Papers should be a minimum of 12 pages (1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced). It should be well sourced, using professional or academic journals. All sources must be cited using American Psychological Association (APA) style. References must be from professional and academic journals or official webpages of governmental agencies and legitimate organizations. Newspaper articles and other webpages should be used with great care and never as the primary source as the accuracy of the information can be an issue. Wikipedia is not a legitimate reference.

Topic: The Great Man Theory 

Textbook:  Wart, Montgomery Van, and Pamela S. Medina. (2023). Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations: An Introduction. 4th ed. New York: Routledge.