Business management
A critical review of Power and Modern Leadership Practices using practical examples from business ( 1500 words) this does not include reference and appendices
1. Introduction (approx 250 words). You need to state the aims and objectives of your critical review. Introduce the key concepts, ideas, theories, theorists you will use in relation to power, politics and conflict. Identify which real-life examples you will use from industry to apply the theory to.
2. Academic Analysis (approx 1000 words), where you briefly evaluate all of the three concepts ( see below) we have studied in relation to practical business cases and examples e.g. Apple/ Samsung
Power – Discuss the concept of Power in leadership and business. Drawing on the leader you used in your video as well as texts/ case examples used in the module apply the key concepts to show your understanding e.g. Machiavelli, French and Raven’s 6 Bases of Power, power in negotiation
Politics – what is meant by organisational politics? How could you reference the theory? and what role does organisational politics play in the real-life organisational example(s) you have chosen?
Conflict – What is the nature of the conflict? How was it created and what impact does it have on the outcome for the organisation?
Use relevant Harvard Business Referencing
Linking Theory to Practice – How can you use your real-life organisational examples to demonstrate how the theory on Power, Politics and Conflict is reflected in real business life?
Conclusion (approx. 250 words)
Bring together the ideas and theories you discuss in relation to the real-life business examples. State how you have achieved the aims and objectives of your review. You should identify the core the issues in relation to Power, Politics and Conflict. Write how the assignment has helped you understand the theory and how this is applied in a business setting.