Leadership (MBA):
Read through the conclusions of each topic and mark ideas for assignment
1) Topic Sentence – Orienting the marker as to what the section is about
2) Theory – Introduction of the underpinning concept(s) with relevant citations
3) Case Evidence – the practical application of the theory to your example
4) Analysis/Conclusion – what the application of the theory to the case means
Every section within your assignment/exam should be written like this as a mini essay and all these mini essays (the sections within the assignment/exam) should build towards your overall conclusion.
Assignment:
Using relevant theories and models critically evaluate and analyse the leadership of a 21st century business leader.
Critically evaluate and analyse Steves leadership.
For this assignment you can select a leader from a small organisation
If you were in the position of the leader, what could you do to be a better leader and make a stronger impact on the followers and on situation's?
In your assignment you should cover the following:
a) – A clear description of the leader, the organisation/industry, and situation(s)/context(s);
Topic 2 – p.2 Identify specific features of the organisation
b) – An evaluation of the leader by referring to concepts and theories covered in the subject (e.g. style, behaviour, traits, attitudes, power) and by referring to relevant examples and mini-cases in the textbook (where appropriate);
Topic 2 – p.4 leadership theories
Topic 3 – Understand power & leadership
Topic 4 – Ethics, values & attitudes
5 – Attributes
6 – behaviour
c) – A discussion of how you would lead differently if you were put in the same situation/s as the leader and how you could make a stronger impact on the followers and on the situation/s.
Topic 7 – motivation, satisfaction and performance
Topic 10 – leadership skills
Referencing:
1. Assignments must contain proper citations and referencing using the Harvard style referred to in the AIB Style Guide, that is:
2. Your grade will be adversely affected if there is no/poor citations and/or reference list, as referred to above.
3. Assignments of this nature normally contain between 6 and 12 relevant references from different sources in the reference list.
4. All references must be from credible sources. Journals sourced from the EBSCO Host library (see Online Library User Guide on the next page) should be used first, then books, company documents and other media.
5. You are encouraged to make use of the AIB online library which can be accessed through the AIB website.
6. AIB checks assignments with anti-plagiarism software. Please carefully check your assignments before final submission to ensure that all quoted and paraphrased materials are properly cited and referenced.
7. The total number of words should not exceed 2500 words (excluding your cover page, an executive summary, table of contents, list of references or appendices.) Penalties may apply if you exceed the word limit (please refer to the Assessment Policy on AIB website). You may place any supporting material that exceeds this word limit in the appendices. However, a reader should not have to look at an appendix to determine the main thrust of the points you are making in your assignment. So make sure all your main points are in the body of your assignment and refer to the appendices that will support the points you are making.
8. You are strongly advised to carefully read the AIB Style Guide for clarification of these requirements.
9. For guidance on how to write an assignment, please refer to the AIB Assignment Guide.
a. citations (or in-text references) of quoted and paraphrased materials to support your arguments/comments, and
b. a reference list relating specifically to your in-text references.