Essay question:
Imagine you are a manager in a change situation. Critically explain how you would personally lead this change. Which leadership theories and concepts would inform your behaviour? What are the limitations of this leadership behaviour? What leadership skills do you need to develop and how to provide this specific leadership?
We could use Transactional Leadership and Transformational Leadership
Here is the structure for my essay,
Introduction
Description of the specific change situation. Why did you choose this situation? Rough overview of the leadership behaviour you would provide. What questions are you going to answer in the coursework? Content outline and structure of the coursework.
Literature Review
Rationales for the suggested leadership theories and concepts ‘behind’ your suggested leadership behaviour, analysis and synthesis of these theories and concepts – describe, connect, reflect the theories and concepts
Connect theory with practice
Explain very specifically how you would apply these leadership theories and concepts in the change situation you have chosen
Discussion of limitations
Critically explain the limitations of these leadership theories and concepts
Reflection of skill development
Discuss what skills you need to develop to be in the position to provide the leadership behaviour you are suggesting
Conclusion
Summarise, what you have done/shown, key points and takeaways
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