BUS 7002 Foundations of Leadership

As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Leading Transitions proposal. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments.

After completing the module, you should be able to:

1.Critically evaluate the leadership of strategic change within the organisation.

2.Identify and critique the impact of technological change within an organisation.

3.Apply and critique key management accounting techniques.

4.Plan for effective change.

5.Analyse how changes in technology can impact on how an organisation functions.

6.Use financial information to improve an organisation�s strategic performance.

7.Graduate Attributes: Discipline Expertise

Knowledge and understanding of chosen field. Possess a range of skills to operate within this sector, have a keen awareness of current developments in working practice being well positioned to respond to change.

Please note that exceeding the word count by over 10% will result in a reduction in grade by the same percentage that the word count is exceeded.

You must not include your name in your submission - University operates anonymous marking, which means that markers should not be aware of the identity of the student. However, please do not forget to include your STU number.

If you are re-sitting this assessment for the first time, you may re-work your original submission if you wish. However, if this is your third attempt at this assessment, you must submit a piece of work which is substantially different from your first two attempts.

The chief executive of your organisation has asked you to identify a potential change that will require to be implemented within the next two years.

They wish you to produce a change proposal that will be considered by the senior executive team.

The change proposal should focus on a single issue. For example, this may help your organisation to; develop a new product or service, to introduce a new technological solution, or maintain compliance with new regulations that are to be introduced.

Both Identify and offer a rationale for the proposed change backed by appropriate supporting evidence.20 marks

Identify any issues that may arise within the organisation that may disrupt the effective leadership of the change initiative.20 marks

Offer a range of alternative approaches to implement the change identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options considered. 20 marks

There should be a financial evaluation of the change proposal and this should look at the implications for both revenue and capital budgets over a multi-year period and identify a range of possible outcomes. 20 marks

Any barriers to successful implementation of the change should be identified and you should discuss how these might be overcome. � ��20 marks

Excellent analysis of key issues and concepts/. Excellent development of conceptual structures and argument, making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Excellent research skills, independence of thought, an extremely high level of intellectual rigour and consistency, exceptional expressive / professional skills, and substantial creativity and originality.

Excellent academic/intellectual skills. Work pushes the boundaries of the discipline and demonstrates an awareness of relevant ethical considerations. Work may be considered for publication by university

Very good level of competence demonstrated. High level of theory application. Very good analysis of key issues and concepts. Development of conceptual structures and argument making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Some evidence of original thought and a general awareness of relevant ethical considerations

A satisfactory to good performance. Basic knowledge of key issues and concepts. Generally descriptive, with restricted analysis of existing scholarly material and little argument development. Use of scholarly conventions inconsistent. The work lacks original thought. Some awareness of relevant ethical considerations.

Satisfactory professional skills (where appropriate).

Limited research skills impede use of learning resources and problem solving.

Significant problems with structure/accuracy in expression. Very weak academic / intellectual / professional skills. Limited use of scholarly conventions.

Errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall.

A poor performance in which there are substantial gaps in knowledge and understanding, underpinning theory and ethical considerations.

Little evidence of research skills, use of learning resources and problem solving. Major problems with structure/ accuracy in expression.

o evaluate the leadership of strategic change within an organization, several factors need to be considered:

1. Vision and Strategy: The leader must have a clear and compelling vision for the change initiative and a well-defined strategy for achieving the vision. The vision and strategy should be communicated effectively to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.

2. Communication: Communication is critical to the success of strategic change. The leader must be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors. They must also be able to listen to feedback and adapt their approach as necessary.

3. Change Management: The leader must have a thorough understanding of change management principles and be able to implement them effectively. They must be able to manage resistance to change and create a culture of collaboration and innovation.

4. Implementation: The leader must have the ability to execute the change initiative effectively. They must be able to allocate resources, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure that the change is implemented smoothly and effectively.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation: The leader must be able to monitor and evaluate the progress of the change initiative and make adjustments as necessary. They must be able to measure the impact of the change on the organization and its stakeholders.