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Assignment: In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, contrast two leadership theories with regard to their treatment of the interaction between the leader and the situation or context and evaluate the applicability of the theories to a variety of situations. Include the following in your paper:

1. A brief overview of each theory. Identify the theory and state its main components.

2. A clear, research-supported contrast of the two theories with regard to their treatment of the interaction between the leader and the situation or context.

3. An evaluation of the applicability of the theories given the contrast you described. Is one or the other more applicable to a variety of situations? Why or why not?

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• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• Refer to Chapters 2-4 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.