Leadership

Leadership occurs in context and is increasingly complex due to globalisation and a myriad of ethical considerations. The successful leader is able to synthesise varied knowledge, draw conclusions, and exercise judgement appropriate for a particular context or situation.

To facilitate this synthesis and provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills you will need to complete your dissertation, the focus of the Module Project will be the critical analysis of a business case. Specifically, you will critically assess how ethics, gender, and the leadership theories you explore in this module impact the following business case.

Finder, J., Brandon, H., Kubasik, C., Comey, J., Klein, E. & Teuber, W.J. (2007) ‘The CEO’s private investigation’, Harvard Business Review, 85 (10), pp.47-60, Business Source Premier [Online].

In a world of so many leadership approaches and theories, how does one identify and implement the best leadership approach for her or his particular leadership situation and context? How does gender impact the way leaders are perceived, particularly in a high-stakes situation? How does a leader determine an ethical course of action?
In this project, you will consider these questions and provide answers based on the theories, approaches, and other information you acquire throughout the module as well as your own research.

Case;

In the final submission, in Week 7, submit approximately 5,000 words in which you address the following:

Synthesise theories and models from the module readings and literature that address the issue in the case.

Utilise effective discussion, analysis, and conclusions showing critical thinking to propose solutions to the case and address the following questions: CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS ESSAY!!!!

Should a private investigation be conducted and why?

Define and contrast the gender theories of leadership as well as the perspectives on ethical leadership. How are they different and how are they related?

How does gender impact this case?
Identify the contextual cues or aspects of organisational culture that affect the new CEO’s decision making.

Discuss one or more of the leadership approaches and/or theories that would be most helpful to the CEO in this case and why. What outcomes should be expected if the leader adopts any such approaches?

Very important instruction ;

Master referencing and citation.
be sure to cite and reference examples from the module textbook and journal articles presented in this module as well as resources you identify from your own research. Your submissions should demonstrate critical analysis of the topic and a coherent application of related theories. CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS ESSAY!!!!

Week 7 Weekly Notes

Module Text
Northouse, P.G. (2013) Leadership: theory and practice. 6th ed. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Chapter 14, ‘Women and Leadership’

This chapter focuses on the examination of women’s leadership styles and effectiveness in contrast to men’s leadership. It discusses the gender gap in leadership, and finally proposes solutions to promoting women in leadership.
Articles
McKenna, M.A. (2007) ‘Women in power’, New England Journal of Public Policy, 22 (1/2) pp.7-16, Business Source Premier [Online]. Available from: http://sfxhosted.exlibrisgroup.com.ezproxy.liv.ac.uk/lpu?title=new+england+journal+of+public+policy&volume=22&issue=1%2F2&spage=7&date=2007

In this article, the author examines gender gaps in existing leadership roles within the U.S. and around the world. Indicators related to language, stereotypes and expectations (of self and others) help to deconstruct some of the historical inequities. As a result, the author emphasises the need for continued support of women to achieve leadership positions.

Rowley, S., Hossain, F. & Barry, P. (2010) ‘Leadership through a gender lens: how cultural environments and theoretical perspectives interact with gender’, International Journal of Public Administration, 33 (2), pp.81-87, Informaworld Social Science Humanities Collection [Online]. Available from: http://sfxhosted.exlibrisgroup.com.ezproxy.liv.ac.uk/lpu?title=international+journal+of+public+administration&volume=33&issue=2&spage=81&date=2010

This article presents a theoretical analysis of leadership theories from the perspective of gender. Behavioral and contingency theories are explored as well as transformational leadership theory. Gender inequality, gender as a distinct influence in leadership, gender-specific and gender shared leadership traits are explored in depth in an effort to synthesise perspectives and provide a gender-inclusive look into broad-based successful leadership approaches. CLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS ESSAY!!!!