Why is leadership a fundamental part of organizational

For this paper, please discuss and analyze the following:

Why is leadership a fundamental part of organizational behavior? What leadership theory do you align with and what are the main characteristics that would make this particular theory effective within your organization?

Criteria:

This paper must be 3 pages of content (not including the cover page or reference page), and completed in APA format (6th edition). Aside from utilizing the text as a source, you are required to use at least 2 additional American resources such as scholarly articles to further help substantiate your perspective. (no wiki, etc..)

Your paper must include the following:

Cover page Introduction (1 to 2 paragraph maximum) Thesis Statement (1 to 2 sentences) Content and Analysis (3.5 page maximum)

-Explanation of why leadership is a fundamental part of organizational behavior.

-Leadership theory you align with and why.

-Discussion of the main characteristics of chosen theory and why it would be effective within your organization (Distribution company).

Conclusion (1 to 2 paragraph maximum) Reference page