Leadership is argued to be one the most important roles for managers in modern organisations. Discuss the leadership difficulties in organisations and suggest some theories/models that can be applied to address these difficulties.
Your essay should consider the following:
- Why is ‘leadership' such a major issue in modern workplaces?
- What factors are contributing to the challenges of ‘leadership'?
- How can a manager use theories/models to inform their ‘leadership' in a modern organisation?
- How can a manager work to overcome their ‘leadership' challenges?
- Why is the information you have found important to know, especially for people who are managing in organisations?
The Essay requires:
- A thorough research and treatment of the contemporary literature in the topic area.
- A range of references that should demonstrate breadth and depth of research.
- The incorporation of personal/organisational examples as illustrative evidence.
- An ability to utilise the wider literature in constructing the narrative is displayed throughout.
- A display of critical evaluation and diagnostic skills in the choice of the data included.
- A display of critical evaluation in the choice of the information sources used.
- Appropriate and accurate use of the Harvard Referencing System.