explain, discuss and compare/contrast these two theories/styles and how they contribute to our understanding of Leadership and Management in the modern workplace
Management and Leadership Theories: Transformational Leadership Theory versus Contingency Theory
Assignment: Written Essay – Secondary Research
Weighting (% of final grade): 40%
Description of Assignment: Target length: 2,500 words
Task:
Please select two of the theories below. You are then expected to explain, discuss and compare/contrast these two theories/styles and how they contribute to our understanding of Leadership and Management in the modern workplace. You can choose from:
- Style Theory
- Contingency Theory
- Transformational Theory
Requirements
This 2,500 words assignment is to be typed in an essay format. You are only allowed 10% more or 10% of the expected word count. The structure should include:
Expected Format of the Essay
Introduction:
Main Body:
Conclusions:
List of References:
References need to be provided in an alphabetical order.
You must do your own work and avoid plagiarising at all cost. Plagiarism is a serious academic crime and all plagiarized work will be awarded a zero mark. Please ensure that every part you have read from a book or an official website, and intend to use in your essay, is paraphrased and in text references provided accurately using Harvard Referencing System.
Grading Criteria (What constitutes a good delivery in the essay):
Criteria | Ratings | ||||
Depth of analysis/critical thinking | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Application of models/theories/concepts/frameworks | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Introduction and Conclusions | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Use of practical business examples | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Expected structure of report | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Good use of English language | Excellent 4.0 pts | Good 3.0 pts | Adequate 2.0 pts | Inadequate 1.0 pts | Fail |
Rubric
In Class Exam
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Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Feedback |
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4.0 pts | |||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOVERALL ASSIGNMENT GRADE |
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4.0 pts | |||||
Total Points: 4.0 |
Subject: Management
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