Reference no: EM133892948 , Length: word count:2000
Leading Strategic Decision Making
Assessment overview
In this assessment, you are required to write an essay that answers the following question:
It has been argued that transformational leadership ‘stimulates innovation and knowledge and generates advantages for organizational performance' (Garcia et al, 2008).
Given the increasing concerns over sustainability and ethics, to what extent can transformational leadership be considered an ideal leadership approach for bringing about strategic innovation in organisations today?
Structure
Your essay should be structured as follows:
Introduction
Main body, including:
Overview of transformational leadership
Critique of transformational leadership
Discussion of alternative leadership theories
Conclusion
Content guidance notes
The introduction should set the scene for the essay by explaining why the subject of leadership and sustainability are important areas a study in the current context. The introduction should also provide key definitions, and an outline of the essay structure.
Overview of transformational leadership: This section should provide a detailed description of transformational leadership. Your description must be based on and supported by academic literature. Get academic success with expert online assignment help for students.
Critique of transformational leadership: This section should provide a critique of transformational leadership, focusing specifically on its limitations in relation to sustainability and ethics.
Discussion of alternative leadership theories: In this section you should consider alternative leadership theories. A range of theories were presented in the lectures, and it is up to you which theory you choose to focus on. When selecting a theory keep in mind the essay's focus on sustainability. We advise that you focus on one or two theories. It is important that you cover the theory/theories in sufficient depth, demonstrating understanding developed through engagement with a range of academic literature. You should provide examples to illustrate your answer. Higher quality essays will consider any limitations or challenges associated with you chosen theory.
Conclusion: The conclusion should provide a summary of you essay and provide a clear answer, based on the content of your essay, to the essay question.
Wordcount
The total word count of your report is 2,000 words. To help you to structure your report you may wish to follow these guidelines:
Introduction: 200 words
Overview of transformational leadership: 3-400 words (diagram/table can be used)
Critique of transformational leadership: 4-500 words
Discussion of alternative leadership theories: 600-900 words
Conclusion: 2-300 words
Note: The company must be from agriculture & food industry or any of them along with sustainability dimensions.