GB600 Leadership Strategies for a Changing World.

Assessment Description

A minimum of two postings of between 200 and 300 words each are required in response to each forum discussion question. Access the forum discussion questions using the relevant links on the subject's Portal page. You are required to post at least one direct response to each of the forum discussion questions and one response to other people's postings. In order to stimulate discussion, lecturers may make postings from time-to-time and these can be responded to also.
Forum Topic Forum Discussion Questions
Topic One

The nature of leadership View the following videos:
THINK: A Forum on the Future of Leadership, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMTx4b6bLw
What better way to start this subject then getting some thoughts from well-recognised global leaders? As leaders you are supposed to inspire your followers. This is an excellent inspirational video. THINK: A Forum on the Future of Leadership was a major event held during IBM's centennial year in 2011, and brought together innovative leaders from across the globe to deepen collective understanding of the keys to success. What does leadership mean in the 21st century? Get motivated by well-known industry and thought leaders.
How to lead better, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZSOtLT7tb8
Are you a leader or a manager? This excellent video by Mark
Sanborn describes the difference between leaders and managers,
which is an important part of Week 1. Cross-reference this video with the book by Dubrin (Table 1-1, p. 5). Consider your selfdevelopment, and what you really aspire to be. Leadership is not for everybody. It should be noted there are many different types of leadership.
Topic Two
Due Sunday Week 4 at 11.59pm
Ethics The majority of business executives accused of unethical behavior have studied ethics either as a subject in a business course or as an entire course. So what do you think went wrong?
Post your response in the Discussion Forum and respond to other posts. Include in your response how you, as a leader, might address this issue.
Topic Three
Due Sunday Week
6 at 11.59pm
Functional
Organisational
Politics Functional organisational politics
Although many people view organisational politics in a negative light or one that causes dysfunction, it can be an effective strategy.
Think of an organisation you are familiar with (personally or through the media) and provide an example of a successful (positive/ethical) application or of organisational politics or an example of dysfunctional (negative/unethical) organisational politics. Use a maximum of 250 words.
Post your response in the Discussion Forum and respond to other posts. Include in your response how you will use this information to help you become a more effective leader.
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Evaluative criteria Levels of achievement
Outstanding High Sound Limited
Timeliness of postings and frequency of postings
10 marks
Posts more than one (1) response to questions and more than one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each assessment, within time frames.
Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words
8.5 -10 marks Posts more than one (1) response to questions and at least one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each assessment, within time frames.
Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words.
6.5 - 8 marks Posts at least one (1) response to questions and one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each assessment, within time frames.
Each posting is a minimum of 200 words and a maximum 300 words.
5 - 6 marks Makes incomplete or no postings within time frames.
Posts no response to question and/or no response to colleagues for each assessment.
Few or no postings comply with word limits.
0 - 4.5 marks
Quality of postings
10 marks Clearly articulated responses to questions involving argument and discussion.
Adds to knowledge and understanding of topic.
Interprets and answers questions and acknowledges responses from colleagues, promoting engagement in discussion amongst colleagues and fully advancing discussions.
Answers supported by text, references, etc.
8.5 - 10 marks Responds to question and contributes to the discussion.
Indicates understanding of course readings and how they apply.
Expanding on postings form colleagues.
Contributes well to flow of discussions.
Some analysis and reference to materials.
6.5 -8 marks Brief comments.
Doesn’t demonstrate an understanding of material.
Contributes adequately to discussions acknowledging and reinforcing knowledge in the forum.
Adequate references to materials.
5 - 6 marks Postings are off topic or are brief/single word responses.
Adds poorly or does not add to discussions.
Contradicts others without basis or evidence.
Vague or uses assertions. Little or no use of referencing or information to support views.
0 - 4.5 marks
Structure
10 marks
Succinct and appropriate language and composition.
Includes citations.
No grammatical errors.
Appropriate referencing and formatting used.
8.5 -10 marks
Clear statements made.
Minor grammatical errors.
Includes citations.
Adequate referencing and formatting.
6.5 - 8 marks
Verbose or unclear statements.
Lacks citations to support views.
Some grammar, formatting and referencing errors.
5 - 6 marks
Poor structure.
Inappropriate language.
No citations and/or references.
Serious grammar and/or formatting errors.
0 - 4.5 marks
Total marks:
/30