Select an organization (e.g., a corporation, company, firm or association—ideally, an organization that you have some interest in starting or leading) for in-depth analysis of their executive leadership practices. Include the following:
Background and Context: Discuss type of industry, products/services, and how organizational vision and strategies have influenced their leadership.
Analysis of current organizational culture: What is the role of executive-level leadership in developing the organizational culture?
Analysis of executive-level leadership compared to mid-level leadership: How does a mid-level leader ascend to executive-level leadership? Is there a succession plan? What roles does mentoring have in the organization? How does the organization decide what degree of decisions are made at the executive level vs. mid-level?
What is their hiring strategy? How are key personnel hired? What role do executive leaders play in hiring?
What are the greatest challenges of the organization in the next 1-2 years?
What are your recommendations for the next 1-2 years of the company in terms of changes needed especially in the organizational culture? Ensure that these align with the organization’s vision and values.
Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length and conform to CSU Global Writing Center.Links to an external site. Include at least ten scholarly references in addition to the course textbook. The CSU Global LibraryLinks to an external site. is a good place to find these references. Review the grading rubric for this as