Assessing the Impact of Leadership on Achieving Organizational Objectives

Task 1: Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Values

Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:

You are a manager leading a team of 6 staff.

You have been recently appointed and, as part of your induction, you are required to investigate how your approach to leadership can support your team, in achieving the organisation’s objectives.

Explain what is meant by the culture and values of an organisation and evaluate the current themes and issues facing organisations in the light of corporate responsibility and globalisation. Discuss the challenges that the legal, regulatory and ethical requirements place upon you as a manager of a team. Evaluate the influence of the above factors on the leadership role.

Guideline word count: 800 - 1,000 words

A.C. 1.1 - Evaluate the impact of the organisation’s culture and values on leadership

A.C. 1.2 - Discuss the impact of organisational specific, legal, regulatory and ethical requirements impact on leadership demands

A.C. 1.3 - Evaluate current and emerging social concerns and expectations impacting on leadership in the organisation

Evaluate four different leadership styles and discuss how they could be adopted to influence others, using a range of behavioural models such as traits, grid, and contingency. Evaluate the relationship between management and leadership.

Identify the impact of globalisation and corporate responsibility and explain the need for adaptable leaders.

Guideline word count: 900 - 1000 words

A.C. 2.1 - Evaluate the relationship between management and leadership

A.C. 2.2 - Evaluate leadership styles

A.C. 2.3 - Discuss why leadership styles need to be adapted in different situations

Discuss how you, as a manager, would establish a culture of professionalism, mutual trust, respect and support within your area of responsibility. Discuss how leadership styles adapt in response to changes within your organisation and determine the differing effects of these in securing the organisational objectives.

Examine the ways in which leadership skills can be adapted to secure continued commitment to emerging trends, such as corporate responsibility and globalisation.

Guideline word count: 800 - 1,000 words

A.C. 3.1 - Discuss how to establish a culture of professionalism, mutual trust, respect and support within the team

A.C. 3.2 - Evaluate the impact of a leader’s clear focus in leading the team in the achievement of team objectives

A.C. 3.3 - Evaluate how the leader supports and develops understanding of the organisation’s direction

A.C. 3.4 - Discuss how leadership styles are adapted to meet changing needs, and to enable team development and commitment