Contemporary Leadership Individual Assignment: Case Study Essay

The purpose of this assignment is to assess the following Learning Outcomes:

a. use relevant theory to explain the context of contemporary leadership

b. recognize the appropriateness of different types of leadership styles in a range of organisations

c. critically appraise the nature of power and influence in leadership

d. evaluate the role of leadership in shaping organisational vision, strategy, culture & values

e. justify the merits of leadership diversity

On successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate the following Graduate Attributes:

1. Communication

2. Analytical and problem solving

3. Cultural and global awareness

4. Specialist knowledge of a field of study

Assessment details: Case Study Essay

This assessment aims to analyse the characteristics and leadership style a prominent business leader in the form of a case study. You are to select a prominent leader of a business or not-for profit-organisation that nominally has at least 50 employees and analyse how that person rose to his/her present status. Alternatively, you may choose a leader of any substantial organization. The analysis should include some or all of the following:

• Leadership theories
• The inherent characteristics of the person
• The person's contribution to the organisation/industry/society
• The context/situation which has allowed the person to rise
• Style of Leadership
• Ethics/morality of leadership
• The person's view of leadership

The analysis should be presented in an essay format with the following structure:

• Introduction
• Body of the essay with main and sub-headings
• Conclusion

APA referencing and reference list. At least 5-7 references required.