Case Study 6.1: Melissa Reiff, Servant Leader of The Contain…

As an individual assignment, you will write and upload a minimum 4-page paper (defined below) that answers Case Study 6.1: Melissa Reiff, Servant Leader of The Container Store, pp.151-152 of the textbook (chapter 6: Leadership). In addition, you will incorporate two generative AI platforms to analyze the same case and compare and contrast their outputs through a leadership lens. This assignment is worth up to 10% of your final course grade. Learning Objectives – By completing this assignment, you will: Apply leadership theory to a selected real-world case Develop critical judgment about AI-generated business insights Strengthen ethical and analytical decision-making skills Explore the role of AI as a leadership support tool, not as a substitute Required Structure Your paper should include the following clearly labeled sections in each of the 4 pages: PAGE ONE – Case Analysis (Course-Based) Answer Case Study 6.1 noted above, Question #1, using critical thinking and course concepts Apply leadership theories covered in class Support your analysis with one or more scholarly sources PAGE TWO – AI-Supported Analysis Select two different AI platforms (i.e.: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude) Use the same prompt for both platforms related to Case Study 6.1, Question #1, to further analyze the selected case study regarding Reiffs leadership style Briefly describe: 1) The prompt you used, 2) The two AI platforms selected, 3) The general nature of each response (do not paste full AI outputs) PAGE THREE – Compare and Contrast AI Outputs Compare how each AI platform: 1) Interprets Reiffs leadership style, 2) Applies (or fails to apply) servant leadership principles, 3) Demonstrates depth, nuance, or limitations in leadership analysis, 4) Identify strengths, weaknesses, and biases in each AI-generated response PAGE FOUR – Critical Reflection Evaluate how effective AI tools can be for leadership analysis. Discuss: 1) What insights AI provided that were useful, 2) Where AI fell short compared to your own critical thinking, 3) What are some ethical considerations of using AI in academic and professional leadership contexts Formatting & Submission Requirements AI should be used as a supporting analytical tool, not as a replacement for your own thinking (see Rutgers Academic Integrity policy) Minimum 4 full pages 12-point font, double-spaced, 1 margins Consistent formatting of citations and references are required for course materials, external sources, and all AI tools used Submit via Canvas by the posted deadline Rubric provided for more clarity