Purpose:
This assessment is to assist students in developing skills in analysing organisational management practices and issues employing principles, theories, and models in relation to leadership and governance. It provides students with the opportunity to practice and improve skills related to research, analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, and academic and business writing.
Assessment task 1 requires the writing of a report. The report should be designed as a management document that can be used to implement recommended changes. It should include a comprehensive analysis of the current situation using theories, models and frameworks related to leadership and governance. Students are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature relating to leadership and governance. It also requires students to suggest practical solutions/recommendations based on research and analysis.
Case Study: Blake Mycoskie and TOMS : Leadership: theory, application & skill development. by Lussier & Achua, Cengage Learning.
Based on the case scenario, answer the following questions in a business format.
1. On the basis of evidence in the case, what would you assess Blake Mycoskie's personality traits are along each of the Big Five dimensions?
2. Which of these traits of effective leaders would you say has had the greatest impact on Blake Mycoskie success at TOMS?
3. Which motivation would McClelland say was the major need driving Blake Mycoskie to continue to work so hard despite being worth millions of dollars?
4. Does Blake Mycoskie have an LMP?
5. What type of self-concept does Blake Mycoskie have, and how does it affect his success?
6. Which leadership managerial role(s) played by Blake Mycoskie have an important part in the success of TOMS?
7. Is Blake Mycoskie ethical in business? Which level of moral development is he on?
8. How may Blake Mycoskie's ethical and/or unethical behaviours have affected TOMS' corporate social responsibility?
9. How may Blake Mycoskie's leadership traits and behaviours have contributed to effective governance in TOMS?