Leadership management
SuperClassLeadership, Decision Making & Ethics
Value: 40%
Due date: 10-Apr-2014
Return date: 01-May-2014
Length: 2500 Words
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Task
Effective leadership, decision making and ethical management are linked both in theory and in practice.How may leaders ensure organisational decisions are made ethically? Use examples to illustrate your argument from organisations with which you are familiar.
Rationale
This assignment is designed to:
◦ familiarise students with the various theories concerning decision making, leadership and managerial ethics;
◦ encourage students to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array of theoretical contributions;
◦ encourage students to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.
Marking criteria
Your assignment will be assessed according to the extent to which it has:
◦ answered the question set, kept to the topic and covered only relevant issues;
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◦ shown adequate use of a range of academic resources (e.g., journal articles, management books) to support arguments and recommendations;
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◦ taken a critical orientation to the topic, theories and readings;
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◦ built a sound argument using analysis, explanation and interpretation;
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◦ incorporated original thinking based on a clear evaluation of evidence, treating sources critically and acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses;
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◦ provided a well structured, clear and consistent line of reasoning across the assignment, including an effective introduction and conclusion;
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◦ demonstrated readability (this relates to structure; clarity of expression; explanations; linkages and flow; grammar and spelling; use of headings;
◦ correct referencing and presentation).
* A comprehensive marking rubric will be available at the start of the session and posted in the Resources section of Interact. *
Requirements
This assignment is to be submitted online only using Turnitin.
Marking criteria
Marking criteria
Criteria | LO | Poor | Pass | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
Use of relevant corporate examples to address the topic Value: 30% | 1,2,3
| No examples provided
| Examples provided, but covering only 1 or 2 of the management topics required. | Examples provided using good research and all 3 topics covered. | Examples provided based on good quality research integrating at least 2 of the topic areas | Examples based on good quality research integrating all 3 topics |
Critical approach taken to the topic Value: 40% | 4 , 5 | Examples provided. No critical analysis | Limited critical analysis. Some pros and cons identified | Alternative perspectives considered | Alternative perspectives supported by academic journals | Links between the management topics also established and backed by adequate research (academic journals)
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Leading the discussion in an engaging and interactive manner. Value: 30% | 4 | No attempt made to engage students | Appropriate classroom etiquette followed
Successfully elicited a response from a few students in the class in relation to the topic
| Appropriate classroom etiquette followed
Dialogue established with a few students in relation to the topic.
| Appropriate classroom etiquette followed
Discussion is established with multiple students in relation to alternative perspectives related to the topic | Appropriate classroom etiquette followed
Dialogue established with multiple students in relation to alternative perspectives and the links between the management topics
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