Leadership, Decision Making & Ethics Value:40% Due date:10-Apr-2014 Return date:01-May-2014…

Leadership, Decision Making & EthicsValue:40%Due date:10-Apr-2014Return date:01-May-2014Length:2500 WordsSubmission method optionsAlternativesubmission methodTaskEffectiveleadership, decision making and ethical management are linked both in theoryand in practice.How may leaders ensure organisational decisions are madeethically? Use examples to illustrate your argument from organisations withwhich you are familiar.RationaleThisassignment is designed to:◦familiarisestudents with the various theories concerning decision making, leadership andmanagerial ethics;◦encouragestudents to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array oftheoretical contributions;◦encouragestudents to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.Marking criteriaYourassignment will be assessed according to the extent to which it has:◦answeredthe question set, kept to the topic and covered only relevant issues;◦
◦shownadequate use of a range of academic resources (e.g., journal articles,management books) to support arguments and recommendations;◦
◦takena critical orientation to the topic, theories and readings;◦
◦builta sound argument using analysis, explanation and interpretation;◦
◦incorporatedoriginal thinking based on a clear evaluation of evidence, treating sourcescritically and acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses;◦
◦provideda well structured, clear and consistent line of reasoning across theassignment, including an effective introduction and conclusion;◦
◦demonstratedreadability (this relates to structure; clarity of expression; explanations;linkages and flow; grammar and spelling; use of headings;◦correctreferencing and presentation).*A comprehensive marking rubric will be available at the start of the sessionand posted in the
Resources section of Interact. *RequirementsThisassignment is to be submitted online only using Turnitin.Marking criteriaMarkingcriteria
Criteria
LO
Poor
Pass
Good
VeryGood
Excellent
Useof relevant corporate examples to address the topicValue:30%
1,2,3
Noexamples provided
Examplesprovided, but covering only 1 or 2 of the management topics required.
Examplesprovided using good research and all 3 topics covered.
Examplesprovided based on good quality research integrating at least 2 ofthe topic areas
Examplesbased on good quality research integrating all 3 topics
Criticalapproach taken to the topicValue:40%
4, 5
Examplesprovided. No critical analysis
Limitedcritical analysis.Somepros and cons identified
Alternativeperspectives considered
Alternativeperspectives supported by academic journals
Linksbetween the management topics also established and backed by adequateresearch (academic journals)
Leadingthe discussion in an engaging and interactive manner.Value:30%
4
Noattempt made to engage students
Appropriateclassroom etiquette followed
Successfullyelicited a response from a few students in the class in relation tothe topic
Appropriateclassroom etiquette followed
Dialogueestablished with a few students in relation to the topic.
Appropriateclassroom etiquette followed
Discussionis established with multiple students in relation to alternative perspectivesrelated to the topic
Appropriateclassroom etiquette followed
Dialogueestablished with multiple students in relation to alternative perspectivesand the links between the management topics