Essay-Leadership analysis

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MGT702 Assignment 1

Due on week 5, 17th August, Friday

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.