Essay: Leadership Success
Value:30%
Due Date:27-Sep-2019
Return Date:22-Oct-2019
Length:2500 words (+/-10%)
Submission method options:Alternative submission method
Task
back to topJim Collins stated that a company does not go from good to great overnight but by relentlessly pushing a giant heavy flywheel in one direction, building momentum until a point of breakthrough. The power of momentum is evident in the Harvard Business Review’s (HBR 2017) ranking of the world’s best CEO’s. Judged solely on the basis of financial performance the top leader would be Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos. However the rankings are now based on not just financial but also on environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. This resulted in Bezos coming in at number 71. According to the HBR researchers, the use of ESG information is driven by financial rather than ethical motives.
- In today’s turbulent world, how should the success of CEOs be evaluated?
- What are the challenges of focusing on just financial metrics to the long term success of organisations?
- What are the challenges leaders face in balancing financial and ESG performance metrics? Drawing on current leadership research (in the last 5 years) discuss how leaders should address these challenges.
Use examples of three current CEOs (leaders), to support your answers to questions 1, 2 and 3. Critically evaluate how each leader’s practice of leadership impacts the success of their organisation. You can use a different example for each of the questions above or use the three examples across the questions.
Use relevant theories and concepts from across the subject but especially from weeks 6 to 9 in addressing this task
A minimum of 10 academic/professional references must be used
Rationale
back to topThis assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to provide a comprehensive explanation of the role of leadership.
- be able to critically analyse, in the context of the framework of relevant theories and research, current and projected issues which impact on organisational leadership and organisational success.
- be able to synthesise issues for organisational leaders and evaluate plausible impacts requiring leadership decisions.
- be able to explain the relationship between effective leadership and the success of organisations.
Marking criteria and standards
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Criteria
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High distinction
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Distinction
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Credit
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Pass
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Fail
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Knowledge of relevant leadership theories (10)
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An insightful selection of relevant leadership theories has been made to address the questions in the assessment. The paper demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these leadership theories from across the subject.
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A very good selection of relevant leadership theories has been made to address the questions.. The paper demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these leadership theories from across the subject.
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A good selection of relevant leadership theories has been made to address the questions. The paper shows good knowledge and understanding of these leadership theories .
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A satisfactory selection of relevant theories has been made to address the questions. The paper shows satisfactory knowledge and understanding of these leadership theories.
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The paper does not demonstrate adequate knowledge of relevant leadership theories. |
Evidence-basedapplicationof leadership theory to practice (15)
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There is clear evidence of depth in critical thought in applying theory to practice, with quality supporting evidence using an extensive range of high quality information sources.
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Sound critical thinking is evident in applying theory to practice using a wide range of quality information sources effectively.
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The argument demonstrates the ability to think critically about the application of management theory to practice, using a range of relevant sources.
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The paper makes a credible attempt at applying relevant leadership theories and practices. An attempt is made to apply critical thinking using a range of critical sources
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The paper fails to make a credible attempt at applying relevant theories.
No real critical thought demonstrated.
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Research and professional communication (5)
(Note: A minimum of 10 credible sources are required)
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The paper demonstrates excellent research and professional communication.
All sources are referenced fully and correctly using the APA6 referencing system.
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The paper demonstrates a high quality of research and professional communication.
All sources are referenced fully and correctly using the APA6 referencing system.
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The paper demonstrates sound research and professional communication.
All sources are referenced using the APA6 referencing system.
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The paper demonstrates satisfactory research and professional communication.
A credible attempt is made to reference at least 10 sources using the APA6 referencing system.
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Inadequate research (less than 10 credible sources) has been used.
Referencing does not follow the APA6 format
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Presentation
back to topEssay format.
The word count does not include your reference list
Requirements
back to topAPA (6th Edition) Referencing must be used, including in-text citations and complete and correctly formatted reference list. More information can be found here
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu
This assignment must be submitted through Turnitin.
It is recommended thatyour name,student IDandpage numberare included in theheader or footerof every page of the assignment.
Further details about submission through Turnitin will be provided via Interact2.
Additional information to assist you with your assignment can be found herehttp://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/guidesandtips/writing-at-uni