Description:

Based on your research into a company that you have chosen to analyse (apple is the company), outline, investigate and evaluate the current leadership strategy that the company is using to achieve its key strategic goals.

You will need to research current theories and practices from literature as they relate to leadership. This research should be used to provide evidence that supports your evaluation and recommendations.

Your report should: . Outline what is meant by a 'leadership strategy'.

Outline the core elements of a well-developed leadership strategy (e.g., talent acquisition, talent sustainability, leadership practices). . Review the company's business strategy and its implications for leadership requirements.

Outline and describe a 'leadership strategy' that would support the company to achieve its strategic goals over the coming 5 years.

The report requires:

The use of information from the selected organisation.

The use of models/frameworks in the construction of a relevant leadership strategy.

A range of references that should demonstrate breadth and depth of research. 

An ability to utilise the wider literature in constructing the framework for this assignment.

The display of critical evaluation and diagnostic skills in the choice of the data included.

The display of critical evaluation in the choice of the information sources used.

Appropriate and accurate use of the Harvard Referencing System.

You must use a minimum of 20 references:

Textbooks: The prescribed text and at least 6 other books.

At least 8 academic journal articles (found using EBSCO, Emerald, ABI/Proquest, Science Direct, Informit, PsychInfo etc.).

3 other sources of your choice: Blog, newspaper, magazine or other Internet source.

1 + reference may be general Internet based sources.

Wikipedia is not to be used and does not count as an academic reference.