The Link Between Leadership Behaviour and Organisational Culture

The Chosen Organisation and its Challenges in the Current Business Environment

Using an organisation that you are familiar with (one where you work, have worked or have access to), critically assess the link between leadership behaviour (e.g. transformational, ethical, emotional, situational) and organisational culture, and assess how this impacts on the achievement of organisational goals.

If you have no experience to draw from you may use an organisation in the public domain that you would be able to research and use as a case study. However, you cannot choose an organisation from the following list:

1. A very brief description of the organisation and the challenges it faces in the current business environment.

2. An evaluation of the core characteristics and competencies you identify, noting any gaps and the potential impact.

3. An assessment of the prevailing culture within the organisation, highlighting the impact on the leaders and followers.

4. An analysis of the leadership behaviours and discussion of their suitability with reference to the organisations mission, vision, and strategic plan.

5. Recommendations for consideration by the organisation’s leaders.

60%

Academic Knowledge

Argument and Analysis with Counter Evidence

Appropriateness (relevance of the points made)

30%

Depth of, Quality of and Use of Contemporary Research

Evidence of Research, Acknowledgement of Sources

10%

Presentation, Structure, Written English,

1. Evidence of a well-structured analysis clearly related to the question.

2. Evidence of wider reading, drawing upon appropriate material to support, illustrate and develop the analysis that is being put forward.

3. Ability to reflect critically upon the issues raised by the question.

4. Quality and depth of analysis, evidence and examples presented.

a. All debate should be based upon evidence from reliable, credible, and authentic sources, both academic and contemporary.

b. Concepts should be evaluated from a few perspectives, offering debate which captures key critical arguments.

c. Debates should focus on and build upon key arguments, models, processes, or frameworks.

Planning: 

Plan your report.

a. Research your subject material.

b. Structure your report.

c. Title of your Report; Student Id, No Name required

d. Table of Contents - (not included in the word count)

e. Introduction – set the scene for the reader – up to 250 words.

f. Main body – Use sub-headings – around 1,600 to 1800 words

g. Conclusion – summarise your findings – up to 500 words

h. List of References – (not included in the word count)

1. Think about the size/length of your paragraphs (between 200 to 300 words per paragraph).

2. First line in every paragraph sets the scene for what is to follow.

a. Develop your academic argument and introduce academic counterarguments.

b. Support your academic arguments with relevant academic evidence.