Discuss three different theories of leadership that can facilitate management activities in any three different organisations.

Unit Number and Title

Unit 4: Leadership and Management

Academic Term

January – March 2025

Module leader

Unit Tutors

Student Support Lecturers

Assignment Title

Leadership and Management in the Workplace

Issue Date

WC:- 13/01/2025

Formative Feedback Dates

WC:-10/03/2025

Submission Date

31/03/2025

Submission format:             Written Report & Individual Presentation (covering P5 criterion)

Submission instructions:

The submission is required in the form of a Written report and a five-minute presentation, using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The report should be written in a concise formal business style using 1.5 spacing and font Times New Roman size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, and subsections as appropriate. All work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please, ensure that similarity do not exceed 20% threshold.  The recommended word limit for the assignment is 4000-5000 words.

Part 1- Leadership and Management Theories

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1: Examine leadership and management theories and principles, and their impact on the effectiveness of an organisation.

LO2: Review the influence of different leadership and management styles on the culture of organisations;

Transferable skills and competencies developed

• Analyse complex information.
• Research and evaluate from credible sources.
• Identify issues and develop solutions for improved effectiveness.
• Think critically to assess strengths and weaknesses.
• Communicate findings.
• Organisational management strategy.

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO3 Develop a motivational strategy to optimise organisational performance.

LO4 Apply leadership and management approaches to managing performance to ensure continuous improvement.

Transferable skills and competencies developed

• Communication and listening, including the ability to produce clear, structured business communications in a variety of media.
• The ability to work collaboratively.
• Digital skills using different software applications to visually present information and data concisely.
• Creative thinking for presenting information.
• Creativity, innovation and enterprise when seeking solutions to business needs.
• The ability to undertake critical analysis and evaluation to support decision making.

Vocational Scenario: GlobalTech

GlobalTech Solutions is a multinational technology company that develops software for the healthcare sector. While the company is highly regarded for its innovative products, it has recently experienced a decline in employee morale and performance. Senior management has observed an increase in project delays, lower productivity, and disengaged employees across several departments. There is a need for a motivational strategy that can help optimise performance, foster collaboration, and increase overall employee satisfaction. You have been hired as a consultant to develop a motivational strategy and apply leadership approaches to help optimize employee performance in the organization. Your objective is to create a strategy that fosters long-term dedication and enhances the overall effectiveness of the non-profit in achieving its mission.

Assignment activity and guidance

You working as employee welfare officer in GlobalTech and you are required to submit a report and present a presentation focuses on the motivation of lower-level employees. You are expected to provide solution for low motivation of employee in GlobalTech (or any other organisation of your choice). You are required to :

• Develop a detailed motivational strategy to help Globaltech achieve its objectives and that addresses intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Additionally the motivational strategy may effectively addresses all variables of motivation to enhance organizational performance.

Vocational Scenario:

You have come to end of you training period and you are required to demonstrate you understanding of application of leadership and management approaches. You have been presented following three scenarios for which you have to apply suitable leadership and management approaches.

Case 1:

XYZ Corporation

In response to declining revenues and increased competition, XYZ Corporation, a traditional manufacturing firm, embarked on a digital transformation journey to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, and automation. Leadership played a pivotal role by clearly articulating the vision for change, emphasizing its necessity, and inspiring confidence among employees. Challenges like resistance to change were mitigated through transformational leadership, with leaders fostering innovation and adaptability. Management ensured successful implementation by using structured frameworks like Kotter`s 8-Step Model. This included training employees, revising workflows, and monitoring progress. The transformation resulted in a 30% increase in productivity and 20% cost reduction, establishing XYZ as a market leader.

Case II:

ABC Bank

When ABC Bank suffered a significant data breach exposing customer information, its leadership swiftly addressed public concerns. The CEO took accountability and reassured stakeholders through transparent communication, demonstrating emotional intelligence and crisis leadership. The IT department, led by the CIO, implemented an incident response plan, isolating affected systems and collaborating with cybersecurity experts to resolve vulnerabilities. Management prioritized compliance reporting and customer notification, using tools like forensic investigations to rebuild trust. The coordinated effort minimized reputational damage, leading to enhanced cybersecurity measures. Within six months, the bank restored customer confidence, with satisfaction scores increasing by 15% from pre-crisis levels.

Case 3:

DEF Agency

DEF Agency’s marketing team faced early delays on a multimillion-dollar campaign due to miscommunication and undefined roles. The team leader adopted a servant leadership style, actively listening to concerns, mentoring staff, and promoting collaboration. Leadership interventions motivated the team to align with the project’s goals, emphasizing the campaign`s importance. Managers introduced project management tools like Trello and SMART objectives to streamline workflows, track progress, and ensure accountability. Weekly review meetings resolved bottlenecks and optimized resource allocation. The project was completed on time, surpassing client expectations. Improved cohesion and productivity led to contract extensions and a 25% productivity boost in future projects.

Assignment activity and guidance

You are required to write a report demonstrating

• ⁽⁶⁾ Application of appropriate leadership approaches for managing performance and continuous improvement in all the three  situations
• Application of appropriate management approaches for managing performance and continuous improvement in all the three  situations.
• Furthermore, provide an assessment on leadership and management approaches and how managing performance supports continuous improvement.

Optionally, in your report include recommendations to improve performance management that will ensure continuous improvement.

Recommended Resources

Weblinks

• MindTools. Motivation, Energizing Your People to Achieve Good Things. Available at: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/motivating-your-team.htm
• Motivation theories: Available at: https://businessjargons.com/motivation.html
• Businessballs. Improving Workplace performance: Business Case. Available at: https://www.businessballs.com/improving-workplace-performance/motivational-casestudy-exercise/

HN Global

• HN Global (2021) Reading Lists. Available at: https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/learningzone/reading-lists
• HN Global (2021) Student Resource Library. Available at: https://hnglobal.highernationals. com/subjects/resource-libraries
• HN Global (2021) Textbooks. Available at: https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/textbooks

Textbooks

• ADAIR, J. (2019). Develop Your Leadership Skills: Fast, Effective Ways to Become a Leader People Want to Follow. Kogan Page.
• KELLY, P. and COLE, G. (2020) Management: Theory and Practice. 9th Ed. Cengage. MULLINS, L. J. (2019) Organisational Behaviour in the Workplace 12th Ed. Harlow: Pearson.
• Discuss three different theories of leadership that can facilitate management activities in any three different organisations.
• ORTI, P and MIDDLEMISS, M. (2019). Thinking Remote. Inspiration for Leaders of Distributed Teams. Virtual Not Distance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Examine leadership and management theories and principles, and their impact on the effectiveness of an organisation

LO1 and LO2

D1 Critically evaluate the impact of different approaches to leadership and management.

P1 Discuss different theories of leadership in relation to the management activities in different organisations.

M1 Analyse the impact of the application of leadership and management theories on the effectiveness of a large organisation.

P2 Explore different theories of management in relation to the management and

Leadership activities in different organisations.

LO2 Review the influence of different leadership and management styles on the culture of organisations

P3 Assess the application of different leadership and management styles in a range of business situations in different organisations.

M2 Compare the impact of leadership and management styles on decision making in different organisations.

P4 Examine the factors that influence the development of the culture in organisations.

M3 Evaluate the importance of organisational culture on the performance of different organisations.

LO3 Develop a motivational strategy to optimise organisational performance

D2 Produce a comprehensive motivational strategy that effectively addresses all variables of motivation to enhance organisational performance.

P5 Produce a motivational strategy for an organisation that supports optimal achievement of organisational objectives.

M4 Produce a detailed motivational strategy for an organisation that addresses intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

LO4 Apply leadership and management approaches to managing performance to ensure continuous improvement.

D3 Make recommendations

P6 Apply to a range of business situations, appropriate leadership and management approaches for managing performance and continuous improvement.

M5 Assess how leadership and management approaches for managing performance supports continuous improvement.

to improve performance management that will ensure continuous improvement.