Influence Processes

You have been encouraged by a colleague to write an article about "CEOs and presidents" for a management journal. You have decided to compare the leadership styles of three leaders. Using the Library, the Internet, and your course materials, write a 8-10 page report that elaborates on the following:

In your article, provide the following:

• An introduction to the concept of influence processes
• An explanation of the role of influence in contemporary leadership
• A discussion of the various types of influence processes and the factors that can affect them
• The methodology used to identify and research the leaders selected for this report
• An analysis of the influence processes used by the three leaders. Identify the processes that the leaders and top management team are using or have used to impact their organization.
• A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the influence processes used by the three leaders relative to current and future challenges facing leaders in global organizations.
• A summary of the key attributes of the influence processes employed by these leaders to effect positive organizational change or improved performance.

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