ASSESSMENT - GROUP ESSAY
TASK: Select three (3) leaders to examine (two from the textbook and the third may be from the textbook or another leader of your choosing). As a group, research and analyse the leadership styles of your selected leaders with reference to the leadership concepts covered in the unit (ethics, evolution of leadership, psychology of leadership, multi-cultural leadership, leadership theories). Compare and contrast the selected leaders and present an argument for which of the leaders presents the most effective leadership style for the contemporary globalised economy.
Include individual feedback (250 words per team member) in an appendix to the essay in which each team member comments on the group-work process.
Comprehension:
-Demonstrates understanding of assessment task.
-Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of:
- leadership ethics
- evolution of leadership
- multicultural leadership
- leadership theories
- psychology of leadership
Analysis:
-Identifies, explains and assesses communication and leadership styles of selected individuals.
-Analyses, discusses and assesses selected leaders in terms of:
- leadership ethics
- evolution of leadership
- multicultural leadership
- leadership theories
- psychology of leadership
-Demonstrates clear and coherent argument for effectiveness of selected leaders.
Presentation:
-Demonstrates clear and coherent writing style.
-Demonstrates detailed attention to essay structure, expression, spelling, punctuation and grammar using 12 point Times New Roman font, with 1.5 spacing between lines
-Provides minimum three (3) references per leader.
-Provides correct in-text referencing and List of References in Harvard style.
Group-work Feedback:
-Provides clear and considered feedback.
-Demonstrates self-awareness.
-Reflects on role of teams and teamwork in understanding and accomplishing task.
References: 3 article or journal article
Words: 750