Analyzing Donald Trump's Leadership Through Different Theories

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students will be able to: Knowledge

1. Analyse different styles of leadership and show an understanding of why/ho different styles of leadership might be effective.
2. Understand pre-requisites of ethical leadership and leadership for sustainability.

Thinking skills

3. Evaluate the role of leadership in meeting the challenges of sustainability – both environmental and social challenges. Subject-based practical skills
4. Evaluate the role of leadership within the management profession Skills for life and work (general skills).

The second part of the assignment requires you to critically evaluate the leadership of Donald Trump, the immediate past president of the US. You should consider Donald Trump’s leadership from the perspectives of the leadership theories explored on the module. Your essay could consider the following theories; trait and behavioural theories, situational and contingency theory, transformational and transactional

leadership, distributed leadership, ethical leadership and critical leadership perspectives. You should read widely on theories of leadership, styles of leadership and critical leadership, and apply these critically to Donald Trump. You should also incorporate a regard for the ethics of leadership. It is important that you read sources relating to Donald Trump’s leadership style and align them to the leadership theories we have explored on the module so that you can form your own argument in relation to how theories of leadership apply to Donald Trump’s leadership.

Resubmission Information

When a student is required to resubmit any of the assessments, the student will have submitted at the first opportunity but failed: The students should use the provided feedback for the first submission and complete the task again by improving their first submission. The due date and time for the resubmission will be communicated to you in due course. Please note that a resubmission will be capped at 40 Assessment criteria – How you will be marked Criteria Mark.

1. Critical reflection on experience Critical reflection on your leadership experience. This must be discussed to an appropriate depth, given word-count constraints.
2. Application of academic concepts and models to the analysis of your own development Application of academic concepts and models should be used to analyse your leadership development. This must be done clearly and coherently.
3. Suggestions for personal development You must be able to draw a coherent thread of suggestions for your personal development based on your weaknesses. Clarity of thoughts and expressions will help you greatly.
4. Application of academic concepts and models to the analysis of the case

Application of academic concepts and models should be used to analyse the case to demonstrate your understanding. This must be done clearly, logically and coherently.

5. Presentation including structure, language and grammar Structure of the work with an effective introduction, a well-structured main body with topics discussed in paragraphs, and a convincing conclusion. Clarity of English expression is key to an excellent work and grades.

Each of these criteria will be assessed on a 9 point ‘rubric’ scale in Turnitin as follows:

Merely describes experience with no critical reflection

Clear description of experience(s) with little reflection and dogmatic assertion

Very good succinct with reflections using a model of ‘experiential learning’ (e.g. Kolb) to structure reflections. A good balance between description and critical reflection showing awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

Excellent, highly persuasive critical reflection showing good awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses.

Application of academic concepts and models to the analysis of own development

Very little or no knowledge of relevant theory or theory applied inappropriately.

Some relevant theory applied to reflection but weakly integrated and uneven in quality.

A good range of relevant theory applied to the reflection to make convincing arguments.

Goes beyond expectations in breadth of reading and applies it well to the reflection to make persuasive arguments. Suggestions for personal development

Some actionable suggestions, but vague on method of achieving them

Good actionable suggestions with some clear justification and realistic methods of implementation.

Excellent range of suggestions, clear action plan. Good link with reflection on experience.

Application of academic concepts and models to the analysis of the case

Very little or no knowledge of relevant theory or theory applied inappropriately.

Some relevant theory applied to the case but weakly integrated or uneven in quality.

A good range of relevant theory applied to the case to make convincing arguments.

Goes beyond expectations in breadth of reading and applies it well to the case to make persuasive arguments.

Unclear with poor written English.

Generally clear but with some grammatical errors or problems with presentation.

Lucid with accurate spelling and grammar and good presentation.

Very readable with accurate spelling and grammar and good presentation.