In today’s fast-paced world leadership is prized as an essential attribute for organisational
success. Organisations now expect their senior managers to be effective leaders and they invest
heavily in specialised management and leadership programs. Analyse a management
development program from a chosen organisation in the UK retail sector.
(Word limit 4000 words)
Assessment breakdown
- Define and discuss the difference between the concepts of leadership and management. (20%)
- Analyse one leadership theory. Leadership theories include: Trait Theory, Behavioural
Theories, Contingency Theory, Charismatic Leadership and Transformational Leadership.
Students can choose any one theory. (30%) - Analyse a management development program from a chosen organisation in the UK retail
sector. Particular focus should be focussed on the leadership development aspect of the
chosen program (30%)
Sample Solution