[Solved] Leadership Theories Chart

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– ## HCA-455-T2-LeadershipTheoriesChart.docx

– ## Rubric-LeadershipTheoriesChart.pdf

**## HCA-455-T2-LeadershipTheoriesChart.docx**


**HCA-455 Leadership Theories Chart**

**Instructions:** Leadership theories is the primary focus of Topic 2. Complete the chart below in which you describe key points of at least four leadership theories in addition to the three already provided.

Include at least two peer-reviewed scholarly sources and your textbook.

| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Leadership Theory** | **Definition** | **Main Concepts**(include a minimum of three concepts per theory) |
| **Situational Leadership** | | |
| **Transformational Leadership** | | |
| **Transactional Leadership** | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |

References

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**## Rubric-LeadershipTheoriesChart.pdf**

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Leadership Theories Chart – Rubric Total 50 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

0 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

insufficient definitions.

Each theory does not

include three main

concepts.

26 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

incomplete definitions.

Each theory lacks three

specific concepts.

30 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

basic definitions. Each

theory includes three

concepts.

34 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more clear concepts.

40 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

comprehensive and

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more concepts that are

succinct and easily

identified.

Research

Research

0 points

No outside sources were

used to support the

assignment.

3.25 points

Few outside sources were

used to support the

assignment. Limited

research is apparent.

3.75 points

Research is adequate.

Sources are standard in

relevance, quality of

outside sources, and/or

timeliness.

4.25 points

Research is timely and

relevant, and addresses all

of the issues stated in the

assignment criteria.

5 points

Research is supportive of

the rationale presented.

Sources are distinctive.

Addresses all of the issues

stated in the assignment

criteria.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling,

capitalization, punctuation,

grammar, language use,

sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or

syntax are pervasive and

impede meaning. Incorrect

language choice or

sentence structure errors

are found throughout.

1.63 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors are

present. Inconsistencies in

language choice or

sentence structure are

recurrent.

1.88 points

Occasional mechanical

errors are present.

Language choice is

generally appropriate.

Varied sentence structure

is attempted.

2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are

present. Suitable language

choice and sentence

structure are used.

2.5 points

No mechanical errors are

present. Appropriate

language choice and

sentence structure are

used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style,

such as APA, MLA, etc., for

college, subject, and level;

documents sources using

citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography,

etc., appropriate to

assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not

used. No documentation of

sources is provided.

1.63 points

Appropriate format is

attempted, but some

elements are missing.

Frequent errors in

documentation of sources

are evident.

1.88 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used,

although there are some

obvious errors.

2.13 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used

with only minor errors.

2.5 points

No errors in formatting or

documentation are

present.

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**## Rubric-LeadershipTheoriesChart.pdf**

11/7/25, 5:20 PM

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Leadership Theories Chart – Rubric Total 50 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

0 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

insufficient definitions.

Each theory does not

include three main

concepts.

26 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

incomplete definitions.

Each theory lacks three

specific concepts.

30 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

basic definitions. Each

theory includes three

concepts.

34 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more clear concepts.

40 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

comprehensive and

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more concepts that are

succinct and easily

identified.

Research

Research

0 points

No outside sources were

used to support the

assignment.

3.25 points

Few outside sources were

used to support the

assignment. Limited

research is apparent.

3.75 points

Research is adequate.

Sources are standard in

relevance, quality of

outside sources, and/or

timeliness.

4.25 points

Research is timely and

relevant, and addresses all

of the issues stated in the

assignment criteria.

5 points

Research is supportive of

the rationale presented.

Sources are distinctive.

Addresses all of the issues

stated in the assignment

criteria.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling,

capitalization, punctuation,

grammar, language use,

sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or

syntax are pervasive and

impede meaning. Incorrect

language choice or

sentence structure errors

are found throughout.

1.63 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors are

present. Inconsistencies in

language choice or

sentence structure are

recurrent.

1.88 points

Occasional mechanical

errors are present.

Language choice is

generally appropriate.

Varied sentence structure

is attempted.

2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are

present. Suitable language

choice and sentence

structure are used.

2.5 points

No mechanical errors are

present. Appropriate

language choice and

sentence structure are

used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style,

such as APA, MLA, etc., for

college, subject, and level;

documents sources using

citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography,

etc., appropriate to

assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not

used. No documentation of

sources is provided.

1.63 points

Appropriate format is

attempted, but some

elements are missing.

Frequent errors in

documentation of sources

are evident.

1.88 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used,

although there are some

obvious errors.

2.13 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used

with only minor errors.

2.5 points

No errors in formatting or

documentation are

present.

© 2025. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)

**## HCA-455-T2-LeadershipTheoriesChart.docx**


**HCA-455 Leadership Theories Chart**

**Instructions:** Leadership theories is the primary focus of Topic 2. Complete the chart below in which you describe key points of at least four leadership theories in addition to the three already provided.

Include at least two peer-reviewed scholarly sources and your textbook.

| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Leadership Theory** | **Definition** | **Main Concepts**(include a minimum of three concepts per theory) |
| **Situational Leadership** | | |
| **Transformational Leadership** | | |
| **Transactional Leadership** | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |

References

© 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

**image1.jpeg**

**## Rubric-LeadershipTheoriesChart.pdf**

11/7/25, 5:20 PM

Page 1 of 1about:srcdoc

Leadership Theories Chart – Rubric Total 50 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

0 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

insufficient definitions.

Each theory does not

include three main

concepts.

26 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

incomplete definitions.

Each theory lacks three

specific concepts.

30 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

basic definitions. Each

theory includes three

concepts.

34 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more clear concepts.

40 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

comprehensive and

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more concepts that are

succinct and easily

identified.

Research

Research

0 points

No outside sources were

used to support the

assignment.

3.25 points

Few outside sources were

used to support the

assignment. Limited

research is apparent.

3.75 points

Research is adequate.

Sources are standard in

relevance, quality of

outside sources, and/or

timeliness.

4.25 points

Research is timely and

relevant, and addresses all

of the issues stated in the

assignment criteria.

5 points

Research is supportive of

the rationale presented.

Sources are distinctive.

Addresses all of the issues

stated in the assignment

criteria.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling,

capitalization, punctuation,

grammar, language use,

sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or

syntax are pervasive and

impede meaning. Incorrect

language choice or

sentence structure errors

are found throughout.

1.63 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors are

present. Inconsistencies in

language choice or

sentence structure are

recurrent.

1.88 points

Occasional mechanical

errors are present.

Language choice is

generally appropriate.

Varied sentence structure

is attempted.

2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are

present. Suitable language

choice and sentence

structure are used.

2.5 points

No mechanical errors are

present. Appropriate

language choice and

sentence structure are

used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style,

such as APA, MLA, etc., for

college, subject, and level;

documents sources using

citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography,

etc., appropriate to

assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not

used. No documentation of

sources is provided.

1.63 points

Appropriate format is

attempted, but some

elements are missing.

Frequent errors in

documentation of sources

are evident.

1.88 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used,

although there are some

obvious errors.

2.13 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used

with only minor errors.

2.5 points

No errors in formatting or

documentation are

present.

© 2025. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)

**## HCA-455-T2-LeadershipTheoriesChart.docx**


**HCA-455 Leadership Theories Chart**

**Instructions:** Leadership theories is the primary focus of Topic 2. Complete the chart below in which you describe key points of at least four leadership theories in addition to the three already provided.

Include at least two peer-reviewed scholarly sources and your textbook.

| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Leadership Theory** | **Definition** | **Main Concepts**(include a minimum of three concepts per theory) |
| **Situational Leadership** | | |
| **Transformational Leadership** | | |
| **Transactional Leadership** | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |

References

© 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

**image1.jpeg**

**## Rubric-LeadershipTheoriesChart.pdf**

11/7/25, 5:20 PM

Page 1 of 1about:srcdoc

Leadership Theories Chart – Rubric Total 50 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

Leadership Theory,

Definition, and Main

Concepts

0 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

insufficient definitions.

Each theory does not

include three main

concepts.

26 points

Less than seven leadership

theories are present with

incomplete definitions.

Each theory lacks three

specific concepts.

30 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

basic definitions. Each

theory includes three

concepts.

34 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more clear concepts.

40 points

A total of seven leadership

theories are present with

comprehensive and

detailed definitions. Each

theory includes three or

more concepts that are

succinct and easily

identified.

Research

Research

0 points

No outside sources were

used to support the

assignment.

3.25 points

Few outside sources were

used to support the

assignment. Limited

research is apparent.

3.75 points

Research is adequate.

Sources are standard in

relevance, quality of

outside sources, and/or

timeliness.

4.25 points

Research is timely and

relevant, and addresses all

of the issues stated in the

assignment criteria.

5 points

Research is supportive of

the rationale presented.

Sources are distinctive.

Addresses all of the issues

stated in the assignment

criteria.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling,

capitalization, punctuation,

grammar, language use,

sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or

syntax are pervasive and

impede meaning. Incorrect

language choice or

sentence structure errors

are found throughout.

1.63 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors are

present. Inconsistencies in

language choice or

sentence structure are

recurrent.

1.88 points

Occasional mechanical

errors are present.

Language choice is

generally appropriate.

Varied sentence structure

is attempted.

2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are

present. Suitable language

choice and sentence

structure are used.

2.5 points

No mechanical errors are

present. Appropriate

language choice and

sentence structure are

used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style,

such as APA, MLA, etc., for

college, subject, and level;

documents sources using

citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography,

etc., appropriate to

assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not

used. No documentation of

sources is provided.

1.63 points

Appropriate format is

attempted, but some

elements are missing.

Frequent errors in

documentation of sources

are evident.

1.88 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used,

although there are some

obvious errors.

2.13 points

Appropriate format and

documentation are used

with only minor errors.

2.5 points

No errors in formatting or

documentation are

present.

© 2025. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)

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