The individual project paper should first provide a discussion of the issue of leadership and change in an organization or a unit within an organization. The paper should assess and critically evaluate the different issues or approaches while also providing your own analytical perspectives. Depending on the topic, you and I will decide what your approach to the paper should be. You will be guided through preliminary outlines, detailed outlines to assist you in producing quality work.
You must carefully revise and edit your works before you turn them in. You should be professionally satisfied with your individual and group project papers. The quality should be such that you would be comfortable sharing it with other colleagues or professionals who are knowledgeable on the subject.
Use quotation marks if you are using another author’s language. It is entirely acceptable to use the works of other authors but each work must be acknowledged i.e. you must refer explicitly to the source of the information.
Format:
5-7 pages (excluding references)
Font size: 12 Times New Roman
Spacing: 1.5
minimum references: 5. You can use end notes or footnotes as a reference.
How are you assessed? Refer to the attached rubrics and a sample paper as a guide.
Some possible topics:
Leadership and Change: Are they Crucial Skills for Managers
The role of leadership in organizational change at Aramco
Enhancing Leadership Qualities in a Public Organization
Strategizing Change for Sustainability: The case of Elm Company
Medical school agility during the reform of its curriculum
The impact of the development of mobile phones on employee’s work
Leadership Role in Initiating Change: The Case of Apple Inc
Strategies of Change Management in Nokia
10% of the total grade
Individual Presentation
– You will present the essential contents of your individual project
– Each person is given 3-5 minutes to present an overview of the important elements regarding his or her topic on leadership and change.
– You will use the “share screen” option in Zoom to display your slides. “Do not read from the slides.”
How are you assessed? Refer to the attached rubrics.
the file has some examples of the assignment which was done by graduate students.
