ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET(AS1)

LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

Important - Submission Guidance:

LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

Students should provide a completed assignment cover sheet with all the essential details (including module, student name and ID number. All assignments should be submitted in electronic format via college systems on or before the submission deadline. The e-submission system will not allow late submissions. Students should upload his/her individual report to Turnitin for checking and submission.

Assignment Aim:

The aim of this assignment is to test your knowledge and ability on the application of international theory and practice in the practical issues associated with effective change leadership in a global context from a range of different conceptual perspectives specifically, to demonstrate your knowledge and ability to:

• Understand transformation and change as organisational strategies
• Gain an appreciation of challenges faced by managers in relation to transformation and change in a global context.
• Appreciate the short- and long-term impact change has on multi-locational organisations
• Understand organisational involvement in leading, introducing and bringing change in a diverse context.
• Utilise a range of strategies to efficiently and positively deal with organisational change in multinational corporations.

Assessment Descriptions: LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

This assessment is for a formal report with a maximum word limit of 5000 words plus or minus 10%. Words in tables, diagrams and appendices including reference lists will not be counted. Students should note that there may be penalties for assignments which are over or under the permitted word count.

in line with a topical context selected by the tutor, within the international business environment the student is expected to evidence critical thinking and analysis commensurate with this master’s level degree as well as demonstrate rigorous academic research. LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

The word length required for the Report is 5000 words plus or minus 10% excluding diagram, tables and references.

Students should note that there may be penalties for assignments which are over or under the permitted word count.

Assignment Questions

Assessment: LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

The Assessment is to produce an Individual Report – 5,000 words maximum. The question that you need to address is as follows

Scenario

Select a multi locational organisation that operates within the international business environment as a case study, your choice to be approved by your lecturer. It is better to choose a well-known organisation so that you have access to information.

The organisation wishes to undertake a Business Transformation which has resulted from a change in strategy and will result in a shift, realignment or fundamental change in business operations. The aim is to make changes to processes, people and systems (technology) to better align the company with its new global business strategy and vision. This may include how the organisation has responded to the global pandemic and/or Brexit.

Your task

Is to undertake a critical analysis of the practical role of leadership change management in the organisation and:

1. Identify and critically discuss the leadership, change management and organisational challenges in the context of the diverse nature of the organisation
2. Determine and critically discuss the strategic significance of the change management leadership skills and competencies that they will need to successfully manage the transformation.
3. Discuss and critically evaluate the perspectives and theories on management and leadership and how these might be applicable to the effectiveness of the management’s contribution to the transformation of the business

Also, to address the following:

1. Why is organisation change management important in a business transformation situation and what motivation factors can help managers effect change?
2. A critical discussion on the impact of Brexit and Covid on leading change.
3. What cultural interventions strategies would you suggest to efficiently and positively deal with organisational change in multinational organisation

Assignment Format Guidance: LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

Title page: The details of the Module, student name and ID number.

Contents page: Should be provided with page numbers.

Introduction: The background, the context and the aim of the report. Starts on Page 2

Key Sections: As many as necessary in line with the questions required of you.

Summary and Conclusion: Overall findings of the investigation: the overall picture that has emerged and the implications

References: Identification of literature and other sources used and referred to in the text. Ensure that all references are quoted at the end of any quotations, definitions and web- sourced materials. Submission of a report without references will not be allowed. Use the Harvard referencing system for your referencing.

Format – A formal report structure with page numbers, headings, section or chapter numbers, contents, introduction, and summary and/or conclusion.

Appendices: Do not provide appendices, unless agreed with your module tutor.

Helpful Guidelines

What are the characteristics that will attract a high mark?

• Background reading is critical for this assessment, and you are encouraged to engage with a range of contemporary sources - in addition to books available in the library please also ensure that you are using the electronic resources.
• We will be looking for reference to specific and relevant examples that serve to address the main points you are addressing in your reports.
• Avoid a case study by case study approach and instead develop your discussion around key themes, Case studies should serve to highlight both the positive and negative impacts of your arguments.
• All report documents should be clearly and accurately referenced throughout.
• Identify and critically discuss the leadership, change management and organisational challenges in the context of the diverse nature of the organisation

Structure of the reports

• To start, make sure you have understood what the report topic title is asking you to consider, and plan your report accordingly.
• Your individual reports should be clearly structured, with clear progression between the different segments or elements
• There should be no repetition or overlap between the different reports and ensure that you clearly focus in terms of topic.

Depth and knowledge of the subject

• Background reading is critical for this assessment, and you are encouraged to engage with a range of contemporary sources - in addition to books available in the library please also ensure that you are using the electronic resources.
• We will be looking for reference to specific and relevant examples that serve to address the main points you are addressing in your reports and ensure that your sources are up to date.
• Your discussion should make reference to the both the positive and negative.
• Try and avoid being too descriptive and demonstrate a level of research, critical thinking and analysis commensurate with this master’s level degree; start by identifying the key themes and use these as the structure for your reports
• Avoid a case study by case study approach as this tends to lead to a level of repetition and does not allow the level of comparison/critique that would be expected.
• Identify and critically discuss the leadership, change management and organisational challenges in the context of the diverse nature of the organisation

Ability to convey information accurately and succinctly

• It is important that the overall structure of your reports flow coherently so think carefully about how the respective parts of the report fits together.
• Check all spellings and grammar!
• Check all referencing to ensure you adhering to the Harvard convention.

Plagiarism and Collusion Explained: LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

Any act of plagiarism and collusion will be seriously dealt with according to the regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:

Plagiarism is defined as the act of using the work of others, intentionally or unintentionally, without acknowledging the source of that information or inspiration. “Even if the words are changed or sentences are put in a different order, the result is still plagiarism” (Cortell 2003).

Collusion is described as the submission of work produced in collaboration with others for any given assignment based on the assessment of individual work when one person shares his/her work with others who submit part or all of that work as their own work. LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context. In this assignment, it is acceptable to discuss various ideas and concepts with others, but the substantive application and coverage in your submission must be your own work.

Guidelines on Harvard Referencing System

Any information or work that is not yours needs to be referenced as per the Harvard Referencing System or else may be considered as plagiarism. Copying from someone’s work can be unintentionally done if you are unaware of the rules for acknowledging and referencing direct quotations.

The Harvard system of citation requires you to use a given convention that places primarily the authors’ surnames and year of publication within the text

For example:

According to Bell (1999), as you write your report, you will use a citation to indicate in your text the source of the information. This is called in-text referencing.

The authors and publication information cited within the main body of your work must be listed in the reference list. For example:

Bell, J.; (1999), ‘Doing your Research Project’, (3rd Ed), Buckingham: Open University Press. LT7F09 Transformation and Change Leadership in a Global Context

Detailed guidance on the Harvard Referencing System (HRS) is available on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).For further details and guidelines on Harvard Referencing, visit the following link: http://tinyurl.com/jtq47gm or follow the instructions on Harvard Referencing Guide provided by London Met University Library.