This assignment is based on content Hackman & Johnson (2013). Use information learned in the class so far to write this memo about one leader in a single film. Analyze the leaders style or strength(s) by describing how the leader communicates his/her competence. Assignment Explanation:

• Student writes a 2 page memo. Note: memo should not surpass 2.5 pages.
• Memo explores the leadership capabilities of one person in a movie.
  • attention getter
  • tell movie name and character youll be analyzing
  • thesis
  • preview
  • For example, if you identify your leader as an emotionally intelligent leader. Then it would make sense to organize your paper by emotionally competent interactions in the movie.
  • Be specific and clear in your application of textbook ideas.
  • Thesis restatement & review of main points
  • what you learned from watching this leader in action
  • clincher sentence
  • Electronic signature or initials
• Write in memo style (appropriate memo header, single spaced, page numbers, headings where appropriate, etc.).
• Introduction paragraph
• Subsequent sections of your memo should explore various leadership ideas/tendencies. Organize your memo in a logical manner!
• Conclusion paragraph

Writing a Professional Memo How to Write a Memo 1. Memos are typically used as an organization's internal correspondence system. Some reasons memos are written include: #. Congratulating an employee or work group (announcing an accomplishment to everyone) b. Requesting information or a project update c. Rejection letter d. Notice of payment or late payment, increase in cost, etc. c. Notifying others of an organizational change (hours of operation, new hires, etc.) 2. Memos are commonly used documents within organizations. Thus, it is important to learn the expectations for constructing effective memos. 3. A memo has a clear structure Top of memo states MEMO or Memorandum b. Date: 6. To: Lists the recipient() Include job titles if appropriate d. From Lists the sender Include job titles if appropriate e. Subject: Using keywords from the memo, the subject quickly tells the reader the topic addressed in the memo Note there is a space between each line of the opening structure (Date/To/From Subject is not single-spaced) # The final line of a memo is your action request or summary sentence h. "Sign" your memo by typing your name or initials at the end Memorandum Date: December 20, 2017 To: Joshua Elliot, President From: Alyssa Sloan, Floor Manager Subject: More TPS Reports Content of memo begins here with a frontloaded sentence (i.e.. a summative statement that tells the reader the purpose of the memo). Memo content is single spaced. Paragraphs are not indented, but there is a space between paragraphs (like the space above between the previous paragraph and this one). Always end your memo with a directive or summary, like what you see next. Please submit your TPS reports by Monday. Notify me if you have questions AGS