Master of Business Research/Master of Business Administration Leadership Theory Paper.
Topic

Master of Business Research/Master of Business Administration Leadership Theory Paper

Subject

Business, Accounting & Economics

Date

28th Jun 2025

Pages

2

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Master of Business Research/Master of Business Administration

Leadership Theory Paper

ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

 

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

 

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