DBA: OYA-UUMKLSEM 3 2014/15 SESSION DC143BDHS 7013 LEADERSHIP & ORGN. EFFECTIVENESSLECTURER: DR ZAINOL B. ABDUL RANI

GROUP ASSIGNMENT & PRESENTATIONTOPICS:A. Strategic Leadership B. Leadership Competencies (Cornell Model) C. Change LeadershipD. Value-based LeadershipE. Leading with NLPGroupLeaderMembersTotal

AHalim Mahadzir, Bani, Hafiz 4

BBraham Kesavan, Sukminder 3

CArif Rasid, Helmi3

DYusriZamri, Awaluddin 3

ERamesh Lin, Haseena, Nagen 4

Instructions:1. Describe the concepts, citing relevant theories, chronological progress, framework/models etc. 2. Critically assess the merits of the concepts and its applications in various contexts of organizations3. Then, perhaps, suggest if and how the concepts may be conceptualized into a research framework with IVs and DVs and probable hypotheses and the research contexts. 4. Target for a group presentation of 20 minutes duration for each topic.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTTOPICS:1. Theories of Leadership

Search for all major and sub-theories in leadership. Prepare a write-up of the details on the theories and also a comparison among the theories, pointing at their advantages, disadvantages, suitable contexts of application, effects, etc.

2. Book Reading & Critical Summary

Select a book on leadership of your choice (not a textbook), preferably those written or updated within the last 3-5 years.

Describe/list salient points/models/framework from the book and critically write your thoughts and suggestions and/or recommendations on how these may be applied in the current contexts and challenges of your own or a selected organization of your choice.

3. Appointment of Foreign CEOs in Malaysian GLCs/Conglomerates: A critical analysis (using 6 Thinking Hats) Use the 6 Hats in any sequence of your preference to do a critical analysis of the topic on any CEO or organization of your choice. Prepare a write-up of between 15-20 pages (Font 12, TNR or Arial, 1.5 spacing).

Notes: All written work in this class should adhere to the guidelines or format of an academic writing. Copy-paste and plagiarism will be dealt with appropriately. Originality is expected and valued. Prepared by: Dr Zainol Abdul Rani