One written publication abstract is to be submitted in accordance with the class schedule. The abstract should be a maximum of 1 double-spaced typed page in length and include proper citation. The publication should focus on the topic of Leadership and be relevant ENGR 409 Leadership in Organizations. The abstract assignment is worth 50 points. An abstract is a brief summary and analysis used to help readers quickly ascertain the articles purpose. Learning Objectives: Demonstrate ability to search and review current literature Stimulate thinking related to leadership in organizations Demonstrate ability to summarize information in a concise manner Practice writing and presentation skills General Directions: Locate recent articles or pertinent publications to the course from reputable literary sources. Select one and prepare an abstract beginning with a complete bibliographical citation (author, year of publication, title, journal or publication, volume, issue, and page numbers) like this: Donahue, W. (2015). Building Leadership Competence. Self-Published. Donahue, W. (1996). A Descriptive Analysis of the Perceived Importance of Leadership Competencies to Practicing Electrical Engineers in Central Pennsylvania. Doctoral Dissertation, Penn State University. Donahue, W. and Park, J. (2004). The 5-S Consulting Approach to Sales. [Book Chapter]. Linking Training to Performance. Community College Press. Rothwell, W., Donahue, W., Park, J. (2002). Creating In-House Sales Training and Development Programs. Greenwood Publishers. Briefly summarize why the article or pertinent publication is important for students in ENGR 409. (How does it relate to leadership in organizations? Why is the publication important for leaders in organizations?) Summarize the content of the publication in a clear and concise manner. Be sure to capture the essential points. Finally, discuss the practical applications (if any) of the publication for leaders in organizations. What should they be able to do after reading the publication?
