Task : Review the literature relevant to the Course case study: Genocide in Rwanda: Leadership, ethics and organisational ‘failure’ in a post-colonial context.

Assessment 1: Literature Review 

Due date: Week 6 (the actual date will be confirmed in class) 

Value: 40% 

Length: 1500 words + reference list 

Format: Double-line spacing, size 12 font single sided, black and white print. 

Your task is to review the literature relevant to the Course case study: Genocide in Rwanda: 

Leadership, ethics and organisational ‘failure’ in a post-colonial context. The case focuses 

on the organizational factors that played a role in “failing” to prevent genocide in Rwanda. In 

particular, it focuses on the interplay between key leaders and geo-political relations. 

A literature review is an examination of the relevant writings in a particular field or topic, not 

just a summary of the chapters and articles you have read. You should examine and Page 4 of 6

illustrate the different frameworks of leadership (discussed in detail in Week 3 class) 

available to understand the relations between the leadership approaches and contexts 

which influenced the particular approaches. In the review, you should also express ideas, 

concepts, and arguments in a logical and coherent written form consistent with academic 

standards. 

The overall purpose of this written assessment is for you to apply a broad and coherent 

body of knowledge in a particular context. We will assess you and give feedback on your 

ability to review critically, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge, communicate 

skills to present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition. 

Do make your references, and please read the case study attached.