Essay-Leadership Analysis|Information Systems
Need 2000 words
Assessment Task 1: Leadership – Analysis Essay
1.)Goal: To identify attributes and behaviors of successful leaders.
2.)Product: Essay
3.)Format: This individual-level assignment requires you to develop an essay that explores the behaviours of successful leaders.
4.) Criteria : Application of appropriate conceptual frameworks/models/ theories supported by scholarly references.
• Provide well justified critique (pros and cons) of the issues
• Convincing recommendations and conclusions drawn
• Quality of presentation including clarity of expression, professionalism of layout and formatting, grammar and spelling Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Organisation Graduate
Essay format – 2000 words ( 10% -/+)
Introduction (10% of the word count)
Clearly state your essay objectives and scope
Define key word/s or concepts, i.e. Leadership
Attributes and behaviours of successful leaders
Importance and Role of effective leadership in an organisation.
Discuss the attributes/characteristics of successful leaders
Support your discussion with relevant leadership theories/framework/models
Support your discussion with specific organisational examples
Discuss the behaviours of successful leaders
Support your discussion with relevant leadership theories/framework/models
Support your discussion with specific real life industry examples
LEADERSHIP ISSUES
Critically discuss some leadership issues drawn from recommended readings/articles.
Provide specific organisational examples to illustrate your discussion of leadership issues
Compare different views of different authors regarding the different leadership behaviours & styles and the implications in managing organisations.
Consider the pros/cons of the leadership characteristics, behaviours or style.
i.e. Task oriented leaders
Pros – able to maximise employees’ productivity
Cons – lacks consideration and understanding of employees’ needs.
Support discussion with specific organisational /industry examples supported by relevant theories/models
Recommendations
Provide workable, realistic and specific recommendations addressing the leadership issues identified , supported by relevant theories.
Conclusion (10% of the word count)
Summarise the key findings/points in your own words
References
Use at least 8 academic sources (including the prescribed textbook and other relevant& recent academic journal articles)
Use Harvard style of referencing
Important reminders
In using essay format:
Observe proper font size – 12, Times Roman
Line spacing is 1.5
No need to have headings/subheadings; observe proper margins, etc.
Submission on safe assignment:
Check TURNITIN similarity using the draft folder.
Observe less than 10% TURNITIN similarity when submitting your final assignment.
Submit on time to avoid late penalty.
