Unit Strategic Leadership (R/617/5012) Unit Strategic Leadership Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Management And Leadership Unit Reference Number R/617/5012 Unit Title Strategic Leadership Unit Level 7 Number of Credits 20 Total Qualification Time 200 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 Hours Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail Unit Aims This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the key principles and practice of leadership This will enhance the individuals’ knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively engage in the role and responsibilities required of an effective team player and leader of a team; being proactive in innovation and improvement to inform strategy and business planning within the organisation.
Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria And Indicative Content Learning Outcomes – the learner will: Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
- Understand the principles, concepts, differences, and approaches to contemporary leadership. 1.1 Explain the meaning and importance of leadership. 1.2 Contrast the main approaches to the study of leadership.
1.3 Critically evaluate the role of leadership in strategic management.
- Understand how leadership influences individuals, teams and the organisation. 2.1 Critically compare the relationships between leaders of work groups, and leaders of teams. 2.2 Distinguish between the influence of leadership on groups and teams, and on formal and informal groups.
2.3 Critically evaluate the characteristics of an effective work group and team.
- Understand the impact of leadership on organisational performance. 3.1 Assess the nature of organisation effectiveness and performance. 3.2 Critically explore the main features and requirements of leadership development.
3.3 Provide criteria for assessing an organisations strategic effectiveness from a leadership perspective.
- Understand ethical decision making and organisational value. 4.1 Critically explore the exercise of leadership power and influence. 4.2 Critically review the importance of ethics, values and corporate social responsibilities to an organisations value.
4.3 Critically evaluate leadership and sustainability concepts and trends.
Assessment To achieve a pass for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be covered Assessment type Word count (approx. length) All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 4500 words Guidance There is no scenario for this assignment.
You will need to prepare a case study, an essay and presentation with speaker notes to show your understanding of strategic leadership.
Task 1 Of 3 – Case Study (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3) Instructions:
You are required to prepare a case study about a business leader of your choice. Examples of business leaders might include Jack Welch, Ricardo Semler, Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Dhirubhai Ambani, and Elon Musk to name but a few of many examples.
You are advised to check with your tutor that your choice is appropriate.
You have been informed that your case study will be used for training purposes and you should discuss theoretical perspectives supported by examples about your chosen leader contribution to their organisation.
To develop this case study report you must apply relevant theoretical fundamentals. Relate with real-world examples of your chosen leader and their organizational context and critically analyze your argument.
The structure of the case study should include the following:
Background to the organisation and the business leader with a justification of your choice. Explain the meaning of strategic leadership and importance to the selected organisation. Contrast the main approaches to the study of leadership and the approach relevant to the organisation. Critically evaluate the role of the leader in developing strategy. Critically explore the exercise of leadership power and influence. Critically review the importance of ethics, values and corporate social responsibilities to an organisations value. Critically evaluate leadership and sustainability concepts and trends. Delivery and submission:
1x Case Study (2000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices Task 2 Of 3 – Essay (AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1) Instructions:
Following your case study, Apply relevant theoretical fundamental, relate with real world example of your chosen leader and their organizational context and critically analyze your argument. You should now prepare an essay evaluating the impact of the business leader identified in task 1, on the organisation’s performance by addressing the following:
Assess the role of the business leader in driving organisational performance. Critically explore the exercise of leadership power and influence. Critically explore the main feature and requirements of leadership development for competitive advantage. Provide the criteria for measuring for assessing an organisations strategic effectiveness from a leadership perspective. Delivery and submission:
1x Essay (2000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices Task 3 Of 3 – Business Presentation (AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) Instructions:
You are required to prepare a presentation about teams and leadership. The presentation should address the following:
Critically discuss the importance of teams and team leadership in organisational performance. Distinguish between workgroups and teams and the leadership thereof. Critically compare and contrast formal and informal groups within organisations and within wider society. Critically discuss the stages of group and team development and the role of leadership in maximising group and team performance. Delivery and Submission:
1x Presentation file (including references) 1x Speaker notes (500 words) Referencing:
Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations. A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work. Evidence to be submitted:
Case Study 2000 words Essay – 2000 words Presentation file with speaker notes – 500 words