Word limit: 1,500 words Weighting/Value: 30% Due date: Friday Week 4 Details of task

Consider the roles and situations, and the leadership behaviours that might be required, in the table below. Choose three of these and write up to 500 words on how leadership might be exercised and what are

the contextual factors that are relevant. You must follow normal essay format with cover page, introduction and conclusion plus a reference section.

The topic By the CEO of a multinational firm

Leading an inner city street gang Conducting a symphony orchestra By a sports coach

In an emergency rescue squad In a Hollywood film cast and crew In a hospital emergency room

By a Prime Minister/President

On a battlefield By a social worker in an aged care home

By a maitre d' in a restaurant Marking Guide - Assessment Task 1 (essay)

Student Names: Student Number Assessment Criteria HD

Demonstrated understanding of the Leadership topic  demonstrated understanding of the necessary

concepts/theories

Quality and completeness of the analysis and discussion  interpreted the instruction/question appropriately.

 the introduction is appropriate to the type and format of response and clearly outlines the focus.  the body of the response is well structured, with coherent and logical development of key ideas in appropriate sections/paragraphs.

 the conclusion is appropriate to type and format of the response, successfully summarising the key ideas/issues/findings

Ability to analyse leadership in different organizational context

 demonstrated the ability to analyse critical incidents  demonstrated ability to apply HRM solutions

Written expression & correct presentation (format, completed and

signed cover page, word count, line spacing, spell check etc.), and clarity of expression

 the writing style is appropriate to the task.  the writing is fluent, exhibiting grammatically correct sentences that are appropriately punctuated.

 there are no spelling or typing errors and due regard is given to rules of capitalisation and abbreviation, etc.  key ideas from the literature are effectively paraphrased and cited, and direct quotes are appropriately incorporated

 the response conforms to the appropriate style guide advice and the

requirements of the specified format (font, margins etc) Evidence of appropriate reading & research (academic and other

relevant journals, text and reference books), Use of in- text

reference, completion of a full reference list using APA style.

 used sufficient and appropriate material from relevant and credible sources to effectively support the key points  in-text citations and direct quotes follow referencing guide rules  reference list and/or bibliography appropriately compiled