ASSESSMENT 2 Leadership perspective: Critical discussion
Due Date Sunday May 20st
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Weighting 35%
Length 2000 words
Task
Consider one or more of the leadership perspectives discussed in Week 5-9. Write a discussion outlining the concepts, history, research, practical applications and personal reflection associated with the selected leadership perspective/s. Becausesome of these perspectives align to one another you may choose to discuss morethan one. The following structure may support you to write the discussion (subheadings should be used).
Introduction and definition: Introduce the leadership perspective/s and introducethe main points you will discuss. Include a well considered definition of the perspective/s by considering a range of different definitions from differentliterature sources (approx. 100-200 words)
Orientations: Discuss the origins of the leadership perspective/s. How was itonceptualised and why, what fields has it been applied to etc? (approx. 200-300words)
Research application: Provide some examples of how the leadership perspective/s has been used in research studies. You may choose to identify 2-3research studies, describe each and then briefly analyse for common ideas andnuances. (approx. 500 words)
Practical application: Discuss the practical application for this leadershipperspective/s. For example, what strategies, structures, resources need to beconsidered. (approx. 500-700 words)
Reflection: Consider this leadership perspective/s against your own experiencesand ambitions. Discuss your own beliefs, experiences and skills in association withthe perspective/s. (approx. 150-300 words)