Purpose of the AssessmentThe purpose of this assignment is to write a critical literature review on the topic of “21stCentury Leadership.”It is essential that you are able to critically review literature as this is a key component of master’s level work.This assignment also requires you to read and analyse a range of academic materials, again a key component of master’s level study.It is important that you can demonstrate your ability to read widely and that you are able to discuss, analyse and critically analyse the research that you use in your work.As a masters level business student it is also essential that your knowledge is up to date in relation to key business issues and that you can reach evidence based conclusions in your writing. This means that all of your writing is supported by quality academic material and is correctly Harvard Referenced.Assessment TaskUsing 21st Century leadership as a basis for your literature review, outline the key academic themes on this topic. Using good quality academic sources you should outline the following:What are the predicted key competencies for 21st century leaders? How are these similar or different to classical leadership capabilities?What are the underlying causes of changes to leadership competencies?Compare, contrast, synthesise and critically analyse the academic research on this topic.Present an overall, evidence based conclusion on the topic.You must write a 2,500 word critical literature review on this topic. You must use good quality academic sources to give an overview of 21st Century Leadership, such as academic journals and quality practitioner materials and sources. You must discuss and critique the sources that you use in order to reach evidence based conclusions.You are required to use good quality academic sources throughout your work to support your arguments.A critical literature review requires you to look at good quality research on your chosen topic to give an overview of the research in this area. This will require you to discuss academic definitions, identify key themes in the literature, and discuss the potential applications and implications of the literature and to show that you understand the quality of the sources that you are using.Complete your discussions with an overall conclusion which is based on and referenced with quality academic material.Your work must be fully Harvard referenced and include a separate reference list at the back of your work.You can access support for critical writing, writing literature reviews and master’s level writing, referencing and other academic guidance on the skills hub:http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/Assessment BreakdownYou work will be marked against the level 7 marking criteria.
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STRM042
Critical Issues in Business
Module Guide
2016
Module Leader – Mr Hugh Davenport
Tel. 01604 893668
Hugh.Davenport@northampton.ac.uk
DESCRIPTION
This module is designed to provide participants with an introduction to study on
the MBA programme by enabling the students to explore the complex, uncertain
and global issues which shape Leadership into the 21st Century.
The module takes a critical perspective throughout, and sets the standards
expected and required for students as they progress.
OVERALL AIM(S) FOR THE MODULE
· To develop a critical understanding of thematic nature of the study of
organisations and the business environment.
· To enable participants to critically evaluate the tasks and responsibilities
of business leaders from an integration perspective through the
introduction of contemporary issues.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
a) Critically explain the value and importance of an integrated perspective to
organisational leadership
b) Apply a range of analytical models and conceptual tools and techniques in
the analysis of organisations.
c) Demonstrate knowledge applied to practical situations of business
management.
Subject Specific skills
d) Engage in critical, developmental reflection about
professional knowledge.
e) Produce evidence based arguments and conclusions.
Key Skills
e) Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as an individual and group
member in order to carry out tasks linking theory to practice
f) Make discriminating use of a range of learning resources in order to solve
business related problems.
g) Communicate the solutions arrived at, and the thinking underlying them,
In written form
INDICATIVE CONTENT
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•
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The Skills of Business Leaders
Critical Reflection
Integration and Analysis
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Using Learning Resources in MBA Study
Pervasive Issues in Business Leadership
Globalisation and the International Agenda
People in Organisations
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:
The teaching and learning strategies adopted for this module are appropriate for
all modes of learning and are designed to enable the participants to meet the
rigorous requirements of MBA study: that is, to be able to develop cognitive,
critical intellectual and relevant personal and interpersonal skills at a leadership
level.
Therefore, the teaching, learning and assessment strategy is designed to ensure
that participants consider concepts and theories in a practical context.
There is explicit consideration of the pervasive or integrative issues that cross all
topics of MBA study such as ethical behaviour, corporate social responsibility and
the development of competencies that will enable leaders to operate globally.
This Module is delivered in the first weeks of participants interaction with the
university.
Members of the group will be expected to read widely to keep in touch with
current business issues. Those with work or other relevant experience will be
expected to share this experience with others.
For distance learning modes, there will be similar levels of expectation in
preparation and contribution, but this will be facilitated through technology to
enhance the learning experience.
There will be support from the NILE platform which will provide additional
information and help administrative arrangements such as submission through
the Turnitin process. The contact time will have to be supplemented by
independent study using books and journals and also relating to individuals own
experiences.
TEACHING, LEARNING + ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES STUDY HOURS
Workshops, Lectures & Seminars (real or virtual) (9x3hr)
Preparation, pre-reading and analysis (9x3hrs)
Assignment Work
TOTAL
27
27
46
100
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
Assessment Item
Units Weighting LearningOutcomes
AS1- Individual Lit Review
2.5
100
a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
There is one assessment for this module involving critical writing and evidence
based argument.
This will be underpinned by an assessment scheme which will include a learning
outcomes coverage analysis, a marking scheme and worked solutions.
This procedure is designed to assure that assessment of all learning outcomes is
covered by one or other of the assessment vehicles. Assessment will take place
within the grade descriptors and overall assessment criteria of the UMF.
Clear guidelines will be given as to the nature of the project, any word limits, the
deadline for submission, the need for appropriate academic referencing and the
standard declaration re plagiarism.
For assessed coursework, for example, standards would be made explicit to
participants by articulating how a range of grades would be awarded.
Learning outcome e) might require, for example, participants to research
describe and critique the gains from mergers. Threshold participants would
articulate a technically accurate, but possibly descriptive analysis, whereas
higher grades would be available for participants who could additionally locate
and reference academic studies, which permit a deeper, more critical analysis.
The strategy has been designed to ensure a mix of work that supports the
variety of student activity and the greater depth of research and analysis
permitted by an appropriate piece of in-course assessment.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
The purpose of this assignment is to write a critical literature review on the topic
of “21st Century Leadership.”
Using 21st Century leadership as a basis for your literature review, outline the
key academic themes on this topic. Using good quality academic sources you
should outline the following:
•
•
•
•
What are the predicted key competencies for 21st century leaders? How
are these similar or different to classical leadership capabilities?
What are the underlying causes of changes to leadership competencies?
Compare, contrast, synthesise and critically analyse the academic
research on this topic.
Present an overall, evidence based conclusion on the topic.
You must write a 2,500 word critical literature review on this topic. You must use
good quality academic sources to give an overview of 21st Century Leadership,
such as academic journals and quality practitioner materials and sources. You
must discuss and critique the sources that you use in order to reach evidence
based conclusions.
You are required to use good quality academic sources throughout your work to
support your arguments.
A critical literature review requires you to look at good quality research on your
chosen topic to give an overview of the research in this area. This will require
you to discuss academic definitions, identify key themes in the literature, and
discuss the potential applications and implications of the literature and to show
that you understand the quality of the sources that you are using.
Complete your discussions with an overall conclusion which is based on and
referenced with quality academic material.
Your work must be fully Harvard referenced and include a separate reference list
at the back of your work.
You can access support for critical writing, writing literature reviews and
master’s level writing, referencing and other academic guidance on the skills
hub: http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/
Post Graduate GRADE CRITERIA: Level 7
An
outstanding
Distinction
A very
strong
Distinction
A+
Work which fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but at an
exceptional standard
A
Work of distinguished quality which is evidenced by an authoritative
comprehensive, detailed and systematic knowledge base and
understanding for specialised area of study. A key feature will be the
ability to work with creativity and originality using knowledge and
insights at the forefront of the area of study. There will be a confident
grasp of disciplinary methodologies for the discipline/area of study
which will be consistently reflected in both own research and
advanced scholarship, effectively integrating advanced skills of
analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application on a firm foundation of
critical facility. Work will be characterised by strong technical
expertise to high professional standards, and there will be sustained
evidence of confident, autonomous operation and judgment in
complex and unpredictable professional situations both in relation to
working with others and in relation to own functioning. Self-direction,
creativity, practical understanding will be combined to demonstrate
the qualities expected of an effective self critical independent learner
exercising excellent measured judgment, and will be a consistent
feature of work.
A clear
Distinction
A-
Work of very good quality which displays most but not all of the
criteria for the grade above
An
outstanding
merit
B+
Work of highly commendable quality which clearly fulfils the criteria
for the grade below, but shows a greater degree of capability in
relevant advanced intellectual or specialised skills.
A
very strong
Merit
B
A Merit
B-
An
C+
Outstanding
Pass
Work of commendable quality demonstrating a detailed and
systematic knowledge base and understanding in specialised areas,
informed by critical awareness of current issues, research
based/theoretical insights at the forefront of the area of study. This
will be supplemented by a good comprehensive understanding of
disciplinary methodologies relevant to own research or advanced
scholarship, which will be reflected in work which integrates skills of
advanced analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application with critical
awareness. There will be some evidence of originality in application of
skills/knowledge, underpinned by good technical expertise which
permits confident, autonomous operation in a range of complex and
unpredictable professional situations. The ability to work
autonomously, as a self critical independent learner exercising good
and considered judgment, will be a consistent feature of work.
Work of good quality which contains most, but not all of the
characteristics of the grade above.
Work which clearly fulfils the criteria for the grade below, but shows a
greater degree of capability in relevant advanced intellectual or
specialised skills.
A Very
Work of capable quality which clearly demonstrates a systematic
C
Good Pass
understanding of knowledge in specialised areas and a critical
awareness of current issues, research based/theoretical knowledge at
the forefront of the area of study, together with a sound
understanding of methodologies applicable to own research or
advanced scholarship. There may be limitations to the application of
this knowledge and/or conceptual understanding of advanced
scholarship, but there will be evidence of critical awareness in relation
to analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. The ability to
exercise initiative as an independent and self critical learner in
complex and unpredictable professional contexts will be
demonstrated, as will threshold levels of technical expertise, although
the scope of expertise may be limited.
A Pass
C-
Work of satisfactory quality which contains most, but not all of the
characteristics of the grade above.
Fail
F+
Work which indicates some evidence of a systematic, coherent
and analytical engagement with key aspects of the field of study,
including familiarity with current scholarship, and evidence of ability to
utilise specialised skills, but which also contains significant limitations.
F
Work that falls well short of the threshold standards in relation to
one or more of knowledge, intellectual, subject based or key skills at
this level.
F-
Work of poor quality which is based on only minimal understanding,
application or effort. It will offer only very limited evidence of
familiarity with knowledge or skills appropriate to the field of study at
this level.
G
Nil submission
Guidelines are drawn using the following as reference points:
The Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland (QAA, 2001)
Credit and HE Qualifications: Credit guidelines for HE qualifications in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland (CQFW, NICATS, NUCCAT, SEEC, 2001)
SEEC Credit Level Descriptors 2001
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
FACULTY of BUSINESS & LAW
MODULE:
Critical Issues In Business
Module Code
STRM042
Level
7
2016 – 2017
Credit Value
10
Module Tutor
Hugh Davenport
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