BUS6201 Strategic Leadership Assignment Help
Assessment Overview
No Assessment Name Weight Date Open Date for Submission
1
Assessment 1 Online discussion and peer review
2
Assignment 3 : GroupCase Study
analysis of an Organisation and Presentation
40% Week 5 Week 7
3
Individual Assignment
Case Studyanalysis of a Leader.
40% Week 9 Week 11
Learning Outcomes
ULO
No
Learning Outcome
AQF Mapping*
CLOs
mapping
MBA
K S A
1
Understand concepts and frameworks of strategic leadership in comparison to other types of leadership theories and models in different Organisational contexts.
Y
1, 2
2
Appraise the role and importance of strategic intent and its link to strategic decision-making in a range of contexts and challenges.
Y
Y
Y
2, 3, 4
3
Adapt a robust analysis of specific Organisationalsituations to recommend and introduce strategic initiatives using practical applications of theoretical concepts and principles.
Y
Y
Y
4, 5, 6
4
Evaluate strategic business practices and Organisational performance considering ethical considerations in real world situations.
Y
Y
3, 6, 7, 8
5
Apply a range of relevant theories and constructs to analyse Organisational dynamics when responding to competitive challenges and experiences to develop creative solutions to these challenges to improving Organisational performance.
Y
Y
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8
The following instructions are strictly applied throughout our MBA program:
The assessments are an important part of unit progression and are to be attended to diligently. Hence, no attempt at an assessment means no marks.
Assessment tasks must be submitted within the timeframe given. Late submission will attract a 5% deduction in the mark for each day the submission is late.
Assessment guidelines must be followed, for example, if the assessment involves a written report of 2,000 words, the word count is important. If the word count is more than 10% outside the guideline, there will be a deduction of 5% off the final mark.
All assessments must be submitted to VIT, Australia and will be checked, marked and the student provided with feedback. Assessments can be submitted on LMS and by email.
Students are required to achieve at least 40% in each assessment component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. If a student does not achieve 40% in an assessment and the overall mark for the unit is more than 50%, then a mark of 49% will be recorded for the unit.
The authorised agent/local tutor can help students understand the various parts of the assessment and also will be appointed as “Invigilator” (supervision only) for the assessment.
Note – For all assignments, the preferred layout is in 12-point Calibri, with 1.5 line spacing, 5 centimetres left- hand margins and bold headings. Whenever you use the ideas and arguments of other writers, you must make reference to the writers and their work. By acknowledging the work of others, you avoid
plagiarism. The APA style requires a reference list at the end of your assignment. It is to be arranged in alphabetical order by author surname.
For further clarification you can contact your tutor via the VIT email.
Assessments in More Detail
Assessment 1 Weight Hurdle CLOs ULOs
Students select, readand analyse
20%
No
1,2,
5,6,7,8
1, 3
a currentand detailed press
article aboutan internationally
Online well knowncorporate leader,
discussion and then discussit in classor in an
peer review
(approximately
online forum andwrite a 200
words critical analysis of the
1,200 words) topic. Students must then
critically review peers’ forum
posts (x min 10) and write
approximately 100 words on
each.
Due at 23:59pm on the Sundayat the beginning of Week 5.
Your search for a suitable press articles about notable industry and business leaders should focus on the business pages in newspapers such as The New York Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, The Times (London), the China Daily, The Times of India, and The Straits Times (Singapore).
Your commentary should demonstrate the leader’s contribution to their industry, the economy, and or society. Look for their strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities and threats that might exist for them. Examples could be philanthropic activities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate failures, successions and terminations etc.
Post your 200 word review in the Assessment #1 section in the LMS. Try to complete this by the end of Week #2. Then over the next two weeks post your contributions to the posts by ten of your peers- approximately 100 words per post. Be constructive and creative in your comments.
The practice in management discussions is to conduct yourself in a polite and respectful manner. Derogatory remarks and rudeness are unacceptable.
Assessment 2 Weight Hurdle CLOs ULOs
Group
Critically analyse a specific organizational case study in relation to strategic diagnosis, identification of gaps,strategic plans and strategies, and implementing them. Apply theories, toolsand frameworks covered in the unit.
40%
No
1,2,3,4
,5,6,8
2,3,4
Case Study
(1,500 words)
Presentation. (15 Slides)
Due at 23:59pmon the Sunday at the beginning of Week 9.
Teamwork, or group work are core practices in business. Activities and actions always involve more than one person, regardless of the size of the business.
Consequently in management programs, students are required to participate in group assignments, and breakout discussions in lectures and tutorials.
In this assignment your group must find a suitable business case study in relation to strategic diagnosis, identification of gaps, strategic plans and strategies, and implementing them. Apply theories, tools and frameworks
covered in the unit. Your group must conduct research about the enterprise beyond what is revealed in the case study.
An example might be a case study about a major event that effected the business, such as the Samarco tailings dam disaster in Brazil, 2015. To analyse this case research would need to examine the various parties involved in the
event, be they the owners of the mine, the communities effected, the Brazilian government, and the markets effected by the event.
Critically analyse the specific organizational case study in relation to strategic diagnosis, identification of gaps, strategic plans and strategies, and implementing them. Apply theories, tools and frameworks covered in the unit.
The presentation of the case study (15 minutes and 15 slides Maximum) must be conducted in a manner as if being presented to an executive board. Note that within PowerPoint is a feature for recording commentary. It is recommended that your team uses this.
The names and student numbers of each member of the group must be on title page of the report, and in the first PPT slide. The report and the group presentation must be submitted by only one member of the group.
Assessment 3 Weight Hurdle CLOs ULOs
Individual Major essay
(2,000 words)
Critically evaluate an organizational strategic leadership situation, analysing the paradigms and other factors influencing leadership strategic effectiveness and organizational performance and recommend solutions for future successful outcomes.
40%
Yes
1,2,5,6
,7,8
2, 3,
4, 5
Students are to select an industry leader other than one who has been profiled
in any of the lectures. It could be the individual dealt with in Assignment #1.
You are required to critically evaluate an organizational strategic leadership situation of this individual, analysing the paradigms and other factors
influencing leadership strategic effectiveness and organizational performance and recommend solutions for future successful outcomes.
In the mandatory tutorials conducted early in each week, opportunities will prevail for discussing assignments with your tutor.
Assessment #1 Rubric
Online discussion and peer review
(approx. 1,200words)
Students select, read and analyze a current and detailed press article about an internationally well known corporate leader, then discuss it in class or in an online forum and write a 200 words critical analysis of the topic. Students must then critically reviewpeers’ forum posts(x min 10)
and writeapproximately 100 wordson each.
20%
Criteria HD(Excellent) D(Very Good) C(Good) P(Pass) F(Fail) Missing Content Comment
ULO 1:
Understandconcepts and frameworks of strategic leadership in comparison to other types of leadership theories and models in different Organizational contexts.
Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of concepts and frameworks of strategic leadership, comparing them effectively to other types of leadership theories and models in various organizational contexts.
6 points
Displays a very good understanding of conceptsand frameworks of strategic leadership, with a clear comparison to other types of leadership theories and models in different organizational contexts.
5 points
Shows a good understan ding of concepts and framewor ks of strategic leadershi p, with adequate comparis on to other types of leadershi p theories and models in various organizati onal contexts.
4 points
Demonstrat es a satisfactory understandi ng of concepts and frameworks of strategic leadership, with basic comparison to other types of leadership theories and models in different organization al contexts.
3 points
Displays limited understand ing of concepts and framework s of strategic leadership, with minimal compariso n to other types of leadership theories and models in various organizatio nal contexts.
<3 points
ULO 2:
Appraise the role and
Offers an
exceptional
Provides a very
good appraisal
Shows a
good
Demonstrat
es a
Displays
limited
importance of strategic intent and its link to strategic decision-making in a range of contexts and challenges
appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, linking it effectively to strategic decision-making across various contexts and challenges discussed in the corporate leader’s press article.
6 points
of the role and importance of strategic intent, with clear connections to strategic decision- making in various contexts and challenges presented in the corporate leader’s press article.
5 points
appraisal of the role and importanc e of strategic intent, with adequate connectio ns to strategic decision- making in different contexts and challenge s discussed in the corporate leader’s press article.
4 points
satisfactory appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, with basic connections to strategic decision- making in various contexts and challenges highlighted in the corporate leader’s press article.
3 points
appraisalof the role and importance of strategic intent, with minimal connection s to strategic decision- making in different contexts and challenges covered in the corporate leader’s press article.
<3 points
ULO 5:
Disciplinary Knowledge
Demonstrates a deep understanding of
the disciplinary knowledge
Displays a solid understanding of disciplinary
knowledge related to
Shows a satisfactor y
understan ding of
Demonstrat es a basic understandi
ng of disciplinary
Displays a minimal understand
ing of disciplinary
related to strategic leadership, applying relevant theories and frameworks effectively in the analysis of the chosen corporate leader’s press article.
4 points
strategic leadership, incorporating relevant theories and frameworks appropriately in the analysis of the selected corporate leader’s press article.
3 points
disciplinar y knowledg e related to strategic leadershi p, applying relevant theories and framewor ks adequatel y in the analysis of the chosen corporate leader’s press article.
2.5 points
knowledge related to strategic leadership, with limited application of relevant theoriesand frameworks in the analysis of the selected corporate leader’s press article.
2 points
knowledge related to strategic leadership, with weak application of relevant theories and framework s in the analysis of the chosen corporate leader’s press article.
<2 points
Peer Review Provides insightful and constructive reviews of at least 10 peers’ forum posts, offering valuable feedback and contributing to meaningful discussions. Offers thoughtful reviews of at least10 peers’ forum posts, providing constructive feedback and engaging in meaningful discussions. Provides satisfactor y reviews of at least 10 peers’ forum posts, offering feedback and contributi ng to discussion s. Offers basic reviews of at least 10 peers’ forum posts, with limited feedback and minimal contribution to discussions.
Provides minimal or inadequate reviews of peers’ forum posts, lacking constructiv e feedback and meaningful engageme nt in discussions
.
4 points
3 points
2.5 points
2 points
<2 points
Total
Assessment #2 Rubric
Case Study (2,500 words)
Critically analyzea specific organizational case study in relation to strategic
diagnosis, identification of gaps, strategic plans and strategies, and
implementing them.Apply theories, toolsand frameworks covered in the unit.
40%
HD
Excellent
D
Very Good
C
Good
P
Pass
F
Fail
Missing
Content
Comment
ULO 2:
Appraise the role and importance of strategic intent and its link to strategic decision-making in a range of contexts and challenges
Demonstrate s an exceptional appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, linking it effectively to strategic decision- making across various contexts and challenges in the case study.
9Points
Displays a very good appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, with clear connections to strategic decision- making in various contexts and challenges in the case study.
7.5 Points
Shows a good appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, with adequate connections to strategic decision- making in different contexts and challenges in the case study.
6 Points
Demonstratesa satisfactory appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, with basic connections to strategic decision- making in various contexts and challenges in the case study.
4.5 Points
Displayslimited appraisal of the role and importance of strategic intent, with minimal connections to strategic decision- making in different contexts and challenges in the case study.
<4.5 Points
ULO 3:
Adapt a robust analysis of specific Organizational situations to recommend and introduce strategic initiatives usingpractical applications of theoretical concepts and principles2
Offers an exceptional analysis of specific organization al situations in the case study, recommendi ng and introducing strategic initiatives with a high level of practical application of theoretical concepts and principles.
9 Points
Provides a very good analysis of specific organization al situations in the case study, recommendi ng and introducing strategic initiatives with practical applications of theoretical concepts and principles.
7.5 Points
Offers a good analysis of specific organizational situations in the case study, recommendin g and introducing strategic initiatives with satisfactory applications of theoretical concepts and principles.
6 Points
Providesabasic analysis of specific organizational situations in the case study, recommending and introducing strategic initiatives with limited applications of theoretical concepts and principles.
4.5 Points
Offers a minimal analysis of specific organizational situations in the case study,with weak recommendatio ns and implementation s of strategic initiatives and limited application of theoretical concepts and principles.
<4.5 Points
ULO 4:
Evaluate strategic business practice and Organisational performance considering ethicalconsiderations in real- world situations.
Exhibits an excellent evaluation of strategic
business practice and
Shows a very good evaluation of strategic business practice and organization al performance in the case study,with a clear consideratio n of ethical consideratio ns in real- world situations. Displays a good evaluation of strategic business practice and organizational performance in the case study, considering ethical consideration sin real-world situations. Providesabasic evaluation of strategic business practice and organizational performance in the case study, with limited consideration of ethical considerations in real-world situations. Shows a minimal evaluation of strategic business practice and organizational performance in thecase study, lacking consideration of ethical considerations in real-world situations.
organization
al
performance
in the case
study,
demonstrati
ng a
comprehensi
ve
consideratio
n of ethical
consideratio
ns in real-
world
situations.
ULO5:
Demonstrate s a deep and comprehensi ve understandi ng of the theories, tools, and
frameworks covered in
Displays a solid understandi ng of the theories, tools, and frameworks covered in
the unit, incorporatin
Shows a satisfactory understandin g of the theories, tools, and frameworks covered in the
unit, applying them
Demonstratesa basic understanding of the theories, tools, and frameworks covered in the unit, with
limited applicationto
Displays a minimal understanding of the theories, tools, and frameworks covered in the unit, with weak
application to the analysis of
Disciplinary Knowledge