Master of Business Research/Master of Business Administration Leadership Theory Paper
Business, Accounting & Economics
28th Jun 2025
2
Program |
Master of Business Research/Master of Business Administration |
Name |
Leadership Theory |
Assessment |
Leadership paper |
Assessment Details |
Students are to select one or two of the contemporary issues below and discuss the impact of these issues on leadership practices in organisations. Relevant theoretical frameworks and literature should be applied to support the discussion. ▢ Technology, diversity, digitisation, sustainability, the Covid-19 pandemic, changing customer expectations Students should follow the general essay format of introduction, body, and conclusion ▢ Students to provide appropriate headings and sub-headings for their essays ▢ Number of words – 2500 +/- 10% ▢ Use the referencing system/style followed by College (APA 7th Edition Hanging Indent) ▢ Minimum 20 Reference ▢ Don’t too much time explaining the issue. Factors that impact on leadership practices and how leaders can tackle that impact with examples part should be added. |
Assessment Criteria |
Refer to Marking Rubric |
Criteria |
Fail (0- 50%) |
Pass (50% - 64%) |
Credi (65% - 74%) |
Distinction (75% - 84%) |
High Distinction (85% - 100%) |
Extent to which question is answered 5 marks |
Not all parts of the question are addressed |
Individual parts of the question addressed in a reasonable way with limited integration |
Individual parts of the question addressed soundly with some degree of integration |
Individual parts of the question addressed strongly with strong integration |
Question addressed strongly in all dimensions with a high level of integration |
Understanding of theories and concepts 10 marks |
Understanding of concepts and theories not demonstrated |
Understanding of concepts and theories is satisfactory |
Understanding of concepts and theories is sound |
Understanding of concepts and theories is detailed |
Understanding of the concepts and theories is highly integrated |
Extent of critical analysis 10 marks |
Lack of critical analysis, with no application or understanding of relevant concepts |
Limited critical analysis, with limited application or understanding of relevant concepts |
Some critical analysis, with demonstrated understanding of relevant concepts |
Competent level of critical analysis, with informed understanding of relevant concepts |
Clear and thorough critical analysis, with comprehensive understanding of relevant concepts |
Synthesis of the relevant literature 10 marks |
Relevant theories or concepts not applied in the analysis |
Limited application of the relevant theories or concepts in the analysis |
Relevant theories or concepts have been applied in the analysis |
Relevant theories or concepts have been correctly applied in the analysis |
Relevant theories or concepts been adequately applied in the analysis |
Structure and mechanics Coherence and organisation APA format 5 marks |
An unfocussed, incoherent write-up, characterized by disorganisation and/or missing information. References are inconsistent with required format; a notable number of errors present |
A somewhat focused, slightly incoherent write-up, characterized by some disorganization and/or missing information. References are inconsistent with required format; a number of errors present |
A somewhat coherent and organized write-up and including most required information. Referencing format is adhered to throughout the write-up, with some errors present. |
A clear and coherent write-up, organized and including all required sections. Referencing format is rigorously adhered to throughout the write-up, with very few errors present |
An exceptionally clear, concise, and coherent write-up, critically organized and including all required information. Referencing format is rigorously adhered to throughout the write- up, with no errors present |