Pick an organisation of your choice and write a case study applying leadership theories and concepts to a contemporary issue the organisation is facing.
To do so you need to analyse the (case) organisation of your choice by focusing on an issue the organisation is facing and the leadership implications. You have to use a variety of concepts and theories that were discussed in the module and that are relevant for the issue(s) you are focusing on in your analysis. You can pick one of the contemporary issues discussed in the module.
The question will encourage students to critically analyse the relevance and practical contribution of several theoretical models introduced in the module. Students should use research databases such as EBSCO and Business Source Premier to find academic and media literature on the organisation and issue of their choice.
Assessment Information and Marking Criteria
Element 010 – WRITTEN BUSINESS REPORT 3000 WORDS (100%)
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Learning Outcome |
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Introduction Clear introduction outlining what the assignment will cover, why it is important and how it is going to be covered. |
10% |
1-3 |
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Main body Your assignment needs to be appropriately structured, with the inclusion of academic literature to demonstrate your theoretical analysis. The argument must be sustained and supported with evidence. |
70% |
1-3 |
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Conclusion Evidence of a clear concluding summary and links made to previous sections in your assignment. No new material should be included, but some consideration of future recommendations may be considered. |
10% |
1-3 |
4. |
Report Style and Academic Rigour Your assignment should be well structured and presented. It should be set out as an assignment, including an introduction and conclusion. Your assignment should clearly include academic theories, concepts and models, with supporting references, indicated in the assignment and listed in the references and bibliography. |
10% |
N/A |
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TOTAL MARKS: |
100% |
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Suggestions for essay topics
1.
Volswagen – see the following article for inspiration https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/oct/10/volkswagen-executives-martin-winterkorn-company-culture
2.
FIFA: two issues here – you may want to read the following articles and chose a topic:
a. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37400409
b. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/26/gianni-infantino-elected-fifa-president-election
3.
Sports Direct – you may want to read the following article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/sports-direct-mike-ashley-leadership-revolt-shareholders-latest-news-a7211181.html
4.
BHS (British Home Stores) – you may want to read this for some further information: https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/news-parliament-2015/bhs-report-published-16-17/
5.
Apple – change of leadership