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- Assignment 1: Personal Assessment of Strengths
Due Week 3 and worth 200 pointsTo prepare for this assignment, make sure to complete the StrengthsFinder quiz located in the back of your book. This will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Click here for a video tutorial on how to complete the quiz and view your results. Then, view information about your top five strengths at “Start Here - An Overview of the StrengthsFinder Movement,” found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50J8DYo7r44&list=PLhYBLDN6sURWX7h8IdebX2CYyR9QwqoDX. Then view information about your top five strengths at “Strategic - Learn more about your innate talents from Gallup's Clifton StrengthsFinder!” found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sWM36m3d48&list=PLxDaK7wIyw9609RQuIcVwcCtJ6j17hmO4&index=1. Write a one to three (1-3) page paper in which you:- Describe your initial reaction to finding out your top five strengths.
- Explain how your top five strengths relate to your leadership style. Determine how they relate to the key functions you would need to perform as a manager.
- Determine what traits you need to work on the most to become a good leader. Then, explain whether these traits differ from the strengths you need to be a good manager.
- Indicate which of your strengths you anticipate you will use the most in college or a future career.
- Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
- This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
- Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
- Describe the primary functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling) and the associated skills, tools, and theoretical approaches that can be used to accomplish these functions.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
- Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics.
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Personal Assessment of Strengths
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT OF STRENGTHS
My Top Five Strengths
My first strength is being an activator. It is true because I am always impatient
when I have a task at hand. I prefer to start my work early so that I can have enough time
to complete it perfectly. I ensure that I make decisions which are final than consuming
myself in the process.
Analytical strength is proven by the way I research on my work to make sure that
I have the best results. I have to use data which is evidence of what I am doing. Making
informed decision helps my projects gain success.
Command strength has always made me take charge of things. When assigned a
task as a group, I love to lead so that I can ensure that it is done to perfection and within
the time frame. I ensure that everything is clear in the group for effective performance.
I am a consistent individual. I have to ensure ...