Kouzes-Posner Model of Leadership

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The paper looks at the conclusions drawn from Kouzes and Posner's data from their leadership exam and argues that the authors' process of data accumulation does not fully match their leadership practices inventory (LPI). The paper also contends that the insight offered by this model is fairly minimal. The paper suggests that the real value of the LPI may be that it focuses the exam taker's mind on what leadership means, but then points out that the test is no replacement for a more specific case study of leadership.

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"The Kouzes-Posner Model of Leadership is an attempt by the researchers James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner to quantify leadership according to a reliable survey instrument. To create their exam, later named the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) they decided to ask 'ordinary' people in enterprises, rather than industry leaders, thirty-eight open-ended questions about what these individuals considered stellar leadership experiences. The questions included: "Who initiated the project? How were you prepared for this experience? What special techniques and strategies did you use to get other people involved in the project? What did you learn about leadership from this experience?" ("About LPI--The methodology," 2002, LPI Online)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "About LPI--The methodology." (2002). LPI Online. Retrieved 19 Apr 2008 athttps://www.lpionline.com/lpi/helpInfo/methodology.jsp
• Kouzes, James M. & Barry Z. Posner. (2007). The Leadership Challenge. 4th Edition.Jossey Bass.

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