Describe what you think would be characteristics of the ideal leader in running a department or division in such an organization.

Leadership and Organizational Politics

Starcorp Industries (a fictitious corporation) is an aerospace contractor with 8,000 employees working in a tight economy. There have been significant cutbacks in governmental contracts as a result of the economy for the past six years and Starcorp has had to lay off workers. Budgets are tight and various divisions and departments have had to compete for resources. This situation, of course, has resulted in infighting, the creation of silos, and even project sabotage between departments. There is hope, however, in that a request for proposal has been posted by the Air Force and NASA respectively for two multi-billion dollar projects that both align with the companys capabilities. Starcorp will need to win at least one of those contracts to stay afloat.

In two to three pages please describe what you think would be characteristics of the ideal leader in running a department or division in such an organization. This is an opinion paper, but you should use some background readings to support your key points.

SLP Assignment Expectations

This paper should be written in your own words and include:

An introduction stating the thesis, position, or central theme you plan to take or consider in your paper.

A main body that provides a cogent, well documented case in support of your thesis, position or central theme.

A conclusion concisely stating the main points of your analysis and the conclusions you reached.

Grading will be based on how closely you follow directions, critical thinking, writing, use of sources and mechanics, including use of in-text citations. Your essay should be 3 pages in length (not counting your title page or references). You must include a title page and a list of references. APA formatting is preferred. Do not paste in sections of text into your essay. All of your work must be written in your own words. Its OK to use a short quote now and again, but quotations must be in quotation marks and properly cited. In-text citations should be used anytime you are borrowing somebody elses ideas, or information. That is to say, if you are borrowing a thought from a publication from B. Simpsons article written in 2010, that section of text must be followed with (Simpson, 2010). Quotations, data, and general ideas (put into your own words) should all be cited.