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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title

MGT601 Dynamic Leadership

Assessment

Assessment 1: Case Study Analysis

Individual/Group

Individual

Length

Up to 1,500 words

Learning Outcomes

a) Explore and reflect on self- development as a leader to build self-awareness

e) Demonstrate the technique of reflective and reflexive practice as a means of continuous learning and self development.

Submission

By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday at end of Module 2.2 (Week 4)

Weighting

25%

Total Marks

25 marks

 

Task

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill in the workplace. In this assessment students will have the  opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of their own personal EI competencies, in  decision making by analysing a real-life scenario and providing recommendations for how it best be  handled.

Scenario

You are a manager at a software development company. Your friend Sarah, a project manager, has been  tasked with launching a new product line. She faces an issue with Steven, a middle-aged senior software  engineer who has been struggling with a personal issue that has been affecting his work. He has been  coming in late, missing deadlines, and seems generally disengaged. Sarah has tried to talk to him about it,  but he has been evasive and defensive.

Sarah is ambitious and has an enviable reputation for getting results. She’s never missed a deadline, and  while some find her ruthless, most admire her strength.

Steven has been with the company for a very long time. He was the second employee ever hired by the  company and has been through all the highs and lows that a successful start-up experiences. He has  foregone opportunities to work for other companies (for a much higher salary) because he really  appreciates the culture of the workplace that he has played a significant role in creating.

Sarah has turned to you for guidance and advice.

Specifically, you should:

1. Summarise the advice you would give to Sarah to enable her to engage with Steven in an  emotionally intelligent style.

2. Provide an analysis of your own Genos results and identify which of your competencies would  support or hinder this approach if you were in Sarah’s situation.

3. Using the resources and readings provided in this subject, what do you most need to learn or develop  to enhance your emotional intelligence for effective leadership, and how might you go about doing so.

Please submit a copy of your Genos report when you upload your completed assignment submission to  Blackboard.

Reflexive Writing – First Person

You should write in the first person, because this is about YOU, your reflections and your interpretations. (e.g.“I considered this result to be….. because it had a big impact on my… and it helped me to understand…”)

Try to be as specific as possible, use brief examples to illustrate your points and try to select examples that enable you to demonstrate learning against the attributes in the rubric.

All other principles of academic writing apply, including strict referencing, acknowledgement of the work of others and avoidance of plagiarism.

A brief guide to Reflective Writing is available at:

Torrens University Australia Academic Skills. (03.11.2021). Reflective writing.

Referencing

You should include a list of specific references that you have actually used in researching your report. For this assessment, a minimum of three journal articles, academic papers or textbooks is expected. References to any secondary sources or web sites are additional. The reference list will  not beincluded in the word count. These sources need to have actually been consulted in the  drafting of the assignment, and must contain the information attributed to theme

It is essential that you use APA 7 style for citing and referencing research. Failure to do somay  impact on the grade you receive for your paper. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills Web Site. (n.d.) https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/home

Academic Integrity

All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and

Procedures and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable on-line via the  Academic Skills website. (n.d.) https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/home

Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.

Marking Rubric

Your reports will be marked against the rubric which is show on the next pages. Please ensure that your submission addresses all five of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.

Submission Instructions

Please read carefully. If you do not comply with all these requirements, your report will not be  assessed.

1) Submit your report in the Assessment 1 submission link in the Assessment section, found in  the main navigation menu of the subject Blackboard site.

2) Your report must be in Microsoft WORD. PDF formats will not be accepted.

3) You must attach a signed Torrens University cover sheet with your report.

4) You must upload a copy of your Genos Emotional Intelligence Report (in PDF format) with  your report

Assessment Rubric – Assessment 1

Assessment Criteria

Fail (Unacceptable) 0- 49%

Pass

(Functional)

50-64%

Credit

(Proficient) 65-

74%

Distinction

(Advanced)

75 -84%

High Distinction

(Exceptional)

85-100%

Understanding of

Genos Emotional

Intelligence

competencies

demonstrated in

advice given to Sarah 30%

Little or no

understanding of

underpinning

concepts.

Basic understanding  of underpinning

concepts, with

supporting

references.

Clear understanding  of underpinning

concepts, with

supporting

references.

Comprehensive

understanding of

underpinning

conceptsand brief

links with similar

concepts, with

supporting

references.

Comprehensive

understanding of

underpinning concepts,  with supporting

references.

Brief comparison with

other, similar,

psychometric tests.

 

Interpretation of own  results

50%

Little or no

understanding

ofresults.

Basic understanding  of results and

implications.

Clear understanding  of results and

implicationswith

brief examples to

illustrate key points.

Comprehensive

understanding of

resultsand implications  with brief examples to illustrate key points.

Openness in reflection onlearning from the

results.

Very insightful

understanding of results and implications with

clear examples to

illustrate key points.

Openness to reflection and deep learning from the results.

Written

presentation and

integration of

theories and

frameworks

from the subject

modules.

20%

Little clear logic

flow or structure.

Difficult to

understand.

Basic logic flow

and structure.

Clear expression of concepts.

Mainly correct

grammar and spelling.

Clear logic flow and

report structure, with Introduction,

Conclusion, etc.

Clear

articulation of

concepts.

Correct

grammar &

spelling.

Excellent logic

andstructure.

Conclusion accurately captures key insights  andleanings.

Adequate narrative

with effective

communication.

Clear expression

ofconcepts.

Extremely

professional

presentation of

report with flawless

grammar, spelling

and referencing.

Compelling narrative

coupled to appreciation  of theoretical

perspectives.

Insightful and perceptive.