Length:

Group presentation of 20 minutes (strictly enforced)

Format:

Presentation

Due:

In class on Sunday, 20 January 2019

Softcopy of presentation to be uploaded to iLearn (Turnitin Plagarism submission).

Each syndicate group will be assigned a current topic in leadership to research and then present their findings on issues arising under that topic to the class. You will be assigned to your group during your first weekend and you will be given some time on the day of the presentation to prepare your presentation. We will discuss this in our first class together on Friday evening.

Topics will be chosen that relate to the material to be discussed in our sessions.  A number of questions are provided with each topic below, together with some links to research or examples relevant to the topic. You are not expected to cover the entire set of questions within your presentation.  Please choose appropriate themes to present to the class within the time available. You should consider the pros and cons of the topic. The objective is to familiarise you, your group and the class with various sides of the arguments.

Among other things, the presentation should cover:

1. Introduction – why is this topic important?  
2. What are the key issuesinvolved?  
3. What does research say about the topic?  
4. What practical examples or actions can we see? Who is doing it? Who is not?  
5. What are the likely benefits and potential problems caused by (i.e., pros and cons) of this aspect ofleadership?  
6. What are the likely consequences of overlooking this aspect ofleadership?  
7. When, if ever, is this likely to become an issue forleaders?

The time allotted to each group's presentation is limited to 20 minutes. Up to 10 minutes discussion and questions from the rest of the class will follow afterwards.

Group presentations will take place in class.

Each member of the syndicate group is required to participate equally in the presentation (including in the speaking part), which is expected to be presented in a creative and interesting way.

Please note: Depending upon the group size, we may need to make some adjustments to these requirements.

This assessment task will be marked in the following ways:

• 15% of the total 30% weighting - The group as a whole will be marked according to the quality of the final presentation slide set that will be submitted to the lecturer.  
• 15% of the total 30% weighting - Each group member will be individually marked according to the quality of the delivery of their oral presentation, as well as how well the individual deals with questions from both the audience and the lecturer.

Length:

Attend and participate in all class sessions

Format:

All students are expected to attend and participate in all class sessions.

Due:

Attend and participate in all class sessions

Students will be assessed on the quality and quantity of their in-class participation. To receive a high mark in this assessment component, the student needs to participate in the class discussions often, making meaningful contribution to the discussion, which is based on knowledge and readings, while also being respectful to others in class. An excellent participation demonstrates critical analysis that is knowledgeable (not just argumentative), engaging and thought provoking (not just provocative).  Asking questions and making comments that contribute to the quality and clarity of the lecture and the discussion will be highly assessed.

Length:

3,000 words (max)

Format:

Report/essay

Due:

TBC -

Softcopy uploaded to MGSM iLearn (Turnitin Plagarism submission)

This exercise is intended to enable you to learn a great deal about leadership in practice, and to help develop your own leadership style and potential. You are required to submit a 3,000-word report/essay on your leadership and/or motivation experiences, reflecting on and incorporating material covered in this subject and showing applications of it to your own leadership behaviour and experiences.

The emphasis of the assignment must be on the analysis, rather than on just describing the situation. Linkages to course materials, theories, models and literature must be clear and extensive, and sources must be referenced (including any URLs and acknowledging sources of any graphics). The assignment must show both understanding of relevant theoretical material and its applications to the real world. To be eligible for a high grade, the assignment needs to be well written, analytical, critical of the theories and concepts where appropriate, well researched, and clearly showing linkages between theories and models to the leadership and motivation events being discussed.

Individual Report

The emphasis of the assignment must be on the analysis rather than on just describing the situation. Linkages to course materials, theories, models and literature must be clear and extensive, and sources must be referenced (including any URLs and acknowledging sources of any graphics). The assignment must show both understanding of relevant theoretical material and its applications to the real world. To be eligible for a high grade, the assignment needs to be well written, analytical, critical of theories and concepts where appropriate, well researched, and clearly showing linkages between theories and models to the leadership and motivation of events being discusssed.

The report should be uploaded to iLearn. The uploaded files should be clearly labeled with your name and headed "(Name) Leadership & motivation assignment". Assessment criteria include:

• Range of leadership & motivation topicsaddressed
• Depth of analysis rather thandescription
• Clear linkages between course material andapplications
• Demonstration of understanding of how to apply research andtheory
• Showing linkages between different theories and research outcomes and yourtopic
• Clear writing style and expression
• Critical or originalthinking
• Appropriate referencing ofsources
• Coherent argumentation supporting your conclusion

No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part there of that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved.