Assignment Question
For an organisation that you know well (e.g., the organisation, where you are currently
employed or for which you worked in the past), using the relevant concepts, theories and
models introduced in the module, describe one person who could be called a leader and
analyse how effective this person’s leadership is and why it is effective.
Content
The assignment should:
1. begin with a brief introduction outlining the aims and the structure of the assignment;
2. provide an informative overview of the organization, including the relevant
characteristics such as industry, location, size, and age;
3. identify the person who is a member of this organization and, in your opinion, could be
called a leader and explain what makes this person a leader;
4. analyse whether this person’s leadership is effective and why it is effective, using
appropriate theories/models of leadership (it might be advisable to focus on
contingency theories of leadership);
5. conclude with a summary of key points and implications.
Format
The paper should:
1. be word word-processed, double-spaced throughout, in point 12 size font, left
justified, with standard margins (at least 2.5 cm on all sides), with all pages
consecutively numbered;
2. be formally structured, i.e. divided into sections (and, if necessary, subsections) with
meaningful headings;
3. include the list of references, documenting all the sources used in the preparation of
the assignment.
Referencing
Referencing should strictly adhere to the Harvard referencing system. All sources,
directly or indirectly used for completing the assignment (including Internet sources and
the organisation’s internal documents), should be clearly identified and appropriately
referenced in the main text and in the list of references. Any unacknowledged or
insufficiently acknowledged use of sources will be qualified as plagiarism and will be
subject to the appropriate penalties.
Approaching the question
Students are reminded that whilst some questions may very evidently refer to a
particular unit they are all designed to span issues across the entire module. A full
answer to the question will require reflection on the issues that you have encountered
throughout the module. It is important to bear in mind that the content of your answer
will depend on the argument that you wish to put forward in answer to the question and
not solely on the concepts that the question explicitly identifies.
Assessment Criteria
In addition to the criteria outlined above and in the Programme Handbook, students are
expected to demonstrate:
1. in-depth knowledge and understanding of the module materials;
2. competence in identifying the relevant concepts, theories and models and in applying
them to real-life organisational phenomena;
3. ability to clearly articulate and communicate their own ideas and opinions in writing,
to develop arguments, and to structure a written presentation in a logical and
coherent manner.
Word limit: 3,500
