Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Topic - Waitrose
Assignment - This assignment requires an individual written report that demonstrates an introductory knowledge to leading organisations in a global market environment. It aims to develop your systematic appreciation of becoming a global leader and to understand how effective leadership and management behaviour can influence organisational performance. Further, it underlines the significance of leadership and organisational behaviour to the effectiveness of international business operations.
Learning outcome 1: Critically evaluate contemporary leadership theories
Learning outcome 2: Analyse the significance of the function of leadership and its influence on global organisational performance.
Learning outcome 3: Explain the sources of leadership power and the contribution of followers in creating and sustaining leaders in a global context.
Learning outcome 4: Evaluate a range of variables which impact leadership effectiveness - e.g., gender, culture, and environment.
Assignment Task: You are required to carry out a literature review of emerging trends in global leadership and organisational behaviour using an organisation of your choice. From the literature review, prepare a written report that demonstrates your understanding of how leadership and organisational performance can influence the effectiveness of international business operations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK
1. Critically evaluate contemporary leadership theories (transformational, transactional, or charismatic) with relevant examples from chosen organisation.
2. Analyse the significance of the function of leadership and its influence on the global organisational performance of your selected company. Include examples to support your points.
3. Explain sources of leadership power and contribution of employees in creating and sustaining leaders at a global level.
4. Evaluate a range of variables which impact leadership effectiveness in organisations (e.g., gender, culture, and environment).
Note: Your report should include and apply key theories, models, and concepts relevant to the requirements of the assignment task.
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