Identify a political leader, either current or past, local or national. Describe personal characteristics and behaviors as well as situational factors that have contributed to the leader’s success or failure.

Identify a political leader, either current or past, local or national.

Describe personal characteristics and behaviors as well as situational factors that have contributed to the leader’s success or failure.

Apply French and Raven’s four bases of power to this individual. Has the person used different bases of power for different situations?

Using Fiedler’s contingency theory, how did situational factors contribute to this leader’s use of power?

create a 2,000-2,500-word (body content) research paper that consists of eight journal articles (at least four from the past 2 years).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is required.