Learning Outcome 1
Examine a range of current theories and models of leadership and their applicability to different sub-divisions,
organisations, industries and sectors.
organisations, industries and sectors.
Sub-outcome 1: Evaluate a range of leadership theories and models that reflect current
thinking
Sub-outcome 2: Explain the expected impact of a range of leadership styles on specific sub-divisions, organisations,
industries, sectors or industries.
industries, sectors or industries.
Project Instructions
You will work in a team (no more than 3) to complete this project. Student teams
are required to produce a 1,500 – 2,000 word report.
You need to:
Research and describe the differences between management and
leadership in detail.
Research and describe a range of current leadership theories and models.
Evaluate a selection ofthe above
leadership theories and models and their effects on at least two organisations that you are familiar with.
You must:
Link theories
and models to practical examples from either your own workplace or those of others in your group.
You must reference properly and marks
will be awarded for students who try to explain using their own words rather than quoting.
You need to produce work at a high level to
leadership in detail.
Research and describe a range of current leadership theories and models.
Evaluate a selection ofthe above
leadership theories and models and their effects on at least two organisations that you are familiar with.
You must:
Link theories
and models to practical examples from either your own workplace or those of others in your group.
You must reference properly and marks
will be awarded for students who try to explain using their own words rather than quoting.
You need to produce work at a high level to
represent your current standing within your program of study.
Content Guide
Theories, models and styles: universal theories such as
Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership (Bennis, Bass), Charismatic Leadership (Conger and Kanungo, Shamir, House and Arthur,
1994), Level 7 Leadership (Collins, 2001).
1994), Level 7 Leadership (Collins, 2001).
Situational theories: eg Tri-dimensional Leadership Theory (Yukl, 2004)
Emotional intelligence
(EQ): its influence on leadership effectiveness, drivers; constrainers and enablers (Higgs and Dulewicz); studies on the overall competences
of leaders such as Dulewicz and Higgs; Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Cognitive (IQ) and Managerial (MO) Competencies.
Applicability to
of leaders such as Dulewicz and Higgs; Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Cognitive (IQ) and Managerial (MO) Competencies.
Applicability to
different sub-divisions, organisations, sectors and industries: varying
importance of factors (eg Zajac, Kraatz and Bresser, 1999) such as
efficiency, reliability,
innovation, adaptation and human resources in sectors, organisations and sub-units, size and stage of development
of organisation eg business start-up versus established business, turnaround leadership, public or private sector, cultural
issues
of organisation eg business start-up versus established business, turnaround leadership, public or private sector, cultural
issues
Resources
Your course textbook
Other textbooks available through the library
Other online resources
Weighting
This project is
worth TBA…20°/o…of your final mark for EBMG 413. NB in cases where there is no evidence that the criteria has been met, zero will be
awarded.
awarded.
Submission Guidelines
You are required to submit this report via the SafeAssign drop box before midnight Tuesday, 28 February….
There will be a reduction of 10% in your overall grade for each day the written part is late.
The SafeAssign dropbox is located on your
BbLearn course website. If you do have problems accessing SafeAssign you may also submit via the course BbLearn and your instructors email
to achieve the deadline.
to achieve the deadline.
Any extension will only be given prior to the submission deadline.
Assessment Criteria:
Criteria 6.5 7.5 8.5 10
The report is professionally presented (i.e. executive summary, conclusion, one font, page numbers, no borders,
spell-checked, headings and sub-headings, graphs and diagrams used appropriately). (10 marks)
spell-checked, headings and sub-headings, graphs and diagrams used appropriately). (10 marks)
1. A minimum of5 key theories and models
of leadership are described in a logical and coherent fashion. (10 marks)
2. A minimum ofthree theories or models of leadership have
been evaluated through examples within at least two organisations. (10 marks)
3. A minimum of 10 key differences between managers and
leaders are described with reference to practical examples where appropriate. (10 marks)
There is a clear link between opinion and
supporting evidence/examples at all stages ofthe report. (10 marks)
Arguments are developed in a thorough, logical and precise manner
and in the oral defence for the lecturer. (10 marks)
There is clear evidence that all work submitted has been synthesised and presented
in the students’ own words. (10 marks)
A range of appropriate resources have been used which include at least 3 ofthe following:
online articles, paper-based articles, e- books, paper-based books, interviews. (10 marks)
Direct quotes, ideas/thoughts, from texts
are clearly in-text APA referenced format. (10 marks)
The bibliography/reference page is laid out as specified in the APA format and is
error-free. (10 marks)
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