Report Task (100 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT
Report Task (100 Marks)
Word count: The maximum word count is 3500 words excluding references and cover pages.
Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture and motivating employees to align with strategic goals. This critical report requires you to analyze leadership styles, motivation strategies, and cultural dynamics within a specific organization. You are tasked with addressing the following question:
How can leaders motivate employees to respond positively towards shaping organizational culture?
You must identify an organization that you either work for currently, have worked for in the past, or are familiar with (e.g., through family, friends, or extracurricular activities). Provide a comprehensive evaluation of leadership practices, organizational culture, and diversity management, and make evidence-based recommendations for addressing modern leadership challenges.
The report should include the following sections, addressing each requirement while integrating theoretical concepts and practical applications.
1. Introduction to the Chosen Organization (10 Marks)
Provide a brief overview of the chosen organization (e.g., size, industry, structure, and challenges). Identify the predominant leadership style observed (e.g., autocratic, democratic, transformational, etc.) and discuss its implications for the organization.
2. Evaluation of Current Practices in Organizational Culture and Diversity (20 Marks)
Analyze the orientation of the organizational culture (e.g., power-oriented, task-oriented, people-oriented) and discuss how the cultural characteristics affect workplace behavior and decision-making.
Appraise the importance placed on diversity by the employees in current organization (e.g., gender, ethnicity, generational, and cognitive diversity). Critically evaluate how the identified leadership style influences diversity management and inclusivity and helps people be open and promote diversity in the company.
3. Leadership Style and Its Role in Fostering Culture and Diversity (20 Marks)
Provide a critical evaluation of how the observed leadership style fosters (or hinders) a positive organizational culture. Compare the observed leadership style with an alternative style (e.g., autocratic vs. democratic or transformational vs. transactional). Highlight the potential benefits of the recommended leadership style for promoting inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration.
4. Identifying Antecedents of Lack of Motivation (15 Marks)
Identify the root causes of lack of motivation within the chosen organization (e.g., poor communication, lack of recognition, unclear goals). And discuss the challenges these motivational barriers present for leaders and employees.
5. Evaluation of a Motivation Theory and Leadership Implications (20 Marks)
Choose and critically evaluate a motivation theory (e.g., Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, Herzbergs Two-Factor Theory, or Self-Determination Theory). Analyze how leaders can leverage this theory to effectively motivate employees in the organization. Discuss practical strategies for improving employee engagement, morale, and productivity.
Recommendations for Organizational Culture (10 Marks)
Provide specific recommendations for shaping an organizational culture that addresses 21st-century leadership challenges (e.g., remote work, technological advancement, global competition). Ensure recommendations align with the motivation strategies and leadership style discussed.
Conclusion (5 Marks)
Summarize the key findings and insights from the report and Reflect on the significance of leadership in shaping culture and motivating employees.
You need to ensure your report:
Is closely linked to the key academic theory throughout.
Is within the requested word limit (=/- 10%).
Uses a suitable report structure
Is well-presented and professional
Uses good grammar, spelling and punctuation
Uses APA Referencing
Turnitin score is less than 20%
