Read the assessment instructions and requirements carefully to determine the key terms.
Assessment 2 planning
Read the assessment instructions and requirements carefully to determine the key terms.
To get you started, our librarians have created some sample 'saved search' to get the most relevant and recent scholarly academic resources from our library that you can use in your assessment. Start with the following examples of an AIB Library search and build on it with your own search terms. Also, try the same searches inGoogle Scholarand HYPERLINK "https://learning.aib.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=129475" t "_blank" scite_. Pay careful attention to the search terms and filters and how they can help you find supporting articles for assessments:
full text online
scholarly and peer-reviewed
published in the last five to ten years.
Scan the titles, abstracts and headings to find articles relevant to the assessment topic.
Search examples for credible academic sources
trust AND leadership AND changeWhat this search does is makes sure it picks up trust AND change AND that this area is combined with Leadership (leadership, leader, leaders). Use thequick lookoption to quickly scan if the article is easy to read and relevant. Click on thetitleto download the full-text PDF article for the ones you find useful.
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Snowballing - to see if the commentary article has been considered more recentlyGoogle Scholar enables you to see when an article has been discussed or considered more recently. For example, you can put in the article title from the assessment.As you can see, it has been cited quite a lot.
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You canbrowse through or searchwithin citing articlesfor more recent considerations of this article.
You can also use HYPERLINK "https://learning.aib.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=129475" t "_blank" scite_to see the context in which the newer articles have considered the article. INCLUDEPICTURE "https://learning.aib.edu.au/pluginfile.php/167135/mod_page/content/26/scitelead.JPG" * MERGEFORMATINET
You can also use HYPERLINK "https://learning.aib.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=129475" t "_blank" scite_assistto ask for seminal articles on trust, leadership and change. Just remember to read the actual articles and not the just go from the summary.
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Seminal articles and currency
Generally, your references should be contemporary and no older than ten years. However, there are older seminal articles that may also form part of your references.Seminal sources are research that made a large impact within a particular discipline and continues to be referenced in current research. You can check this by using the snowballing technique above.
Credible sources
As your assessment instructions advise, you are required to use a minimum number of credible academic sources. You can also use other credible sources to support your arguments, like ones from reputable websites like McKinseys, Forbes and EY. You can also use the same search technique. Please note that while HBR may come up during these searchesHBR (Harvard Business Review) is a ranked journal and does count to your credible academic sources and is available via the AIB library).
eg.trust AND leadership AND changeJust remember to evaluate the sources forcredibility. For example:
Who wrote or created the source?
What is the purpose of the source?
What sort of website is hosting the source?
Does the source contain references?
Reminder: Visit theAIB Libraryfor more guidance on finding credible academic sources and theacademic skills sitefor more guidance on credible sources for your assessments.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with theAcademic Study Skills Support Teamfor support.
The Summon Single Search andGoogle Scholar( Refer to this guide to set upAccessing the AIB online Library via GoogleScholar) andscite_allow you to search acrossmostof the AIB library databases (journal, industry and eBook content). Refer toSearch techniquesfor a quick guide on constructing your searches.For items not available, request an interlibrary loan orILL.Complete the form via the library system, or if you need assistance or want to find alternatives,email askthelibrary@aib.edu.au.
Task
Your task is to read two prescribed journal articles and build the commentary on the overall theme of"Role of leader's communication during an organisational change". Discuss the key points and main arguments in the two articles in relation to broader leadership theories and concepts, and extend your discussion by explaining the application of relevant theories and concepts to your own professional experience.
Procedures
Read the following journal articles on leadership:
Galbraith, M 2018, 'Don't just tell employees organizational changes are coming - explain why', Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, pp. 1-5.
Yue, CA, Men, LR & Ferguson, MA 2019, 'Bridging transformational leadership, transparent communication, and employee openness to change: The mediating role of trust',Public Relations Review, vol. 45, no. 3, p. 101779, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2019.04.012.
First, identify both articles' main ideas and arguments related to the overall theme. Then, use the following questions as a guide to help you draft your writing. Use these questions as a guide, and donotuse them as headings in your response:
What arguments do the authors raise concerning the overall theme?
To what extent do you (dis)agree with what the authors are saying? Use examples from your own professional experience to justify your answer.
Support your explanations/examples with links to other relevant theories/research/models from your wider reading.
How would/could you apply the theory/research/model in the role of leadership to improve your practical leadership capabilities?
After completing the first draft, check it against the marking criteria for this task (listed below).
Requirements
Note: Allwritten assessmentsshould be submitted asWord files (.docx)(Word is available from your AIBOffice 365account).
The required word length for this assessment is a total of 1500 words (plus 10% tolerance), presented as follows:
Write your commentary in an essay format. This means that you do not typically use multiple headings and sub-headings within the body of your response, as you would when writing a report. Only use the headings given to you in the provided template.
Write paragraphs that are well-structured to develop and support your ideas. If you need to, review the AIB support materials on structuring paragraphs in academic writing.
Utilise the suggested structure outlined in theAssessment 2 Commentary templateas described below:
Cover Page
Brief introduction of the main points to be coveredYour response
Brief conclusion summing up the main ideas and findings drawn from the discussionReference list (on a new page and not included in the word limit).
Appendix 1 for declaration of use of Generative AI if applicable.Note: Table of Contents and Executive Summary are not required for Assessment 2
This assessment requires you to use the two prescribed articles in addition to your textbook, plus a minimum offive (5)additional credible academic references. Therefore, you should have a minimum ofeight (8)references for Assessment 2. You may also use credible company, industry, government and media sources to support your statements, but these will NOT count toward the minimum required credible academic sources for your assessment. Many web-based sources are not sufficiently rigorous and credible for academic assessments and will NOT count toward the minimum required credible academic sources for your assessment. For further guidance, refer toScholarly, academic & peer-reviewed journals.
You must appropriately acknowledge all sources of information in your assessment with the AIB Harvard author-date referencing style see theAIB Style GuideandAssessment Policy.Assessment example
The purpose of the example/s is to stimulate your critical thinking. Comments indicate areas of strength and opportunities for improvement for you to consider. However, the example does not provide a model answer. You must follow the assessment instructions with regard to content.
Assessment 2 Commentary ExampleAssessment planning
Your assessment requires you to use credible resources. The assessment planning guide is practical guidance on finding these resources.
Assessment 2 planningGrading criteria and feedback
Your assessment will be marked according to the following grading criteria:
Demonstrated understanding of the theoretical/conceptual arguments presented in the two texts provided (10%).
Demonstrated ability to analyse relevant theories and concepts presented in the two texts (20%).
Depth of reflection on leadership theories/concepts presented in the two texts to the broader context of professional life (30%).
Depth of application of theories/concepts presented in the two texts to future practical leadership capabilities (30%).
Communication, presentation, structure and language (5%).
In-text citations and referencing (5%).
SeeAssessment 2 rubric
