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Assignment:

Part 1

1. Think of a leader you admire. What traits does this person have? Are they consistent with the traits discussed in this chapter? If not, why is this person effective despite the presence of different traits?

2. Can the findings of trait approaches be used to train potential leaders? Which traits seem easier to teach? Which are more stable?

3. How can organizations identify future leaders with a given set of traits? Which methods would be useful for this purpose?

4. What other traits can you think of that would be relevant to leadership?

5. Examine your own leadership style. Which behaviors are you more likely to demonstrate? Which decision-making style are you more likely to use?

Part 2

1. What is a Balanced Scorecard? What is the difference between a Balanced Scorecard and a simple list of nonfinancial and financial controls?

2. What roles do vision, mission, and strategy play in the development of a Balanced Scorecard?

3. What might be some of the differences between an organization's Balanced Scorecard and your personal Balanced Scorecard? What might be some of the similarities?

4. Under what circumstances should an organization's or an individual's Balanced Scorecard be revised?