Assessment – 2 Part 1 - Group project report 15% Written report analyzing a case study that explains how the role of leadership has contributed to the success/failure of the project in the case study....

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Written report analyzing a case study that explains how the role of leadership has contributed to the success/failure of the project in the case study. (500 words per student in a group)



In small groups of two, students are to present an oral and visual presentation of their project report
(approximately 4-5 minutes per student)





Assessment – 2 Part 1 - Group project report 15% Written report analyzing a case study that explains how the role of leadership has contributed to the success/failure of the project in the case study. (500 words per student in a group) Assessment – 2 Part 2 – Presentation 10% In small groups of two, students are to present an oral and visual presentation of their project report (approximately 4-5 minutes per student) This assessment revolves around one topic from week 1 to week 5 which can be linked to any real-world project. You are required to write an analytical report to demonstrate how the role of leadership has contributed to the success/failure of this project. Selected real world project - Microsoft Leader - Bill Gates · The report should be focused on the scoping and shaping phase of the project. This task is designed to develop a set of academic and analytical skills relating to business report writing, including searching for, reading and critically analysing academic literature and other sources, developing an analytical response to a particular current challenge. 10 references Harward reference style 1000 words business report , 10 slides presentation Marking criteria Criteria Well developed Project background (3 Marks) Provides an excellent project background & presents relevant information about the case study Provide some information about the project background & presents relevant information about the case study Presents relevant summary from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches. Analysis (8 Marks) A demonstrated understanding of the reasons for the project’s success or failure. Logical, insightful, original discussion with well- connected paragraphs. Evidence of full engagement with the literature found, with relevant and detailed analysis. Report adequately discusses the reasons for the project’s success or failure. Understanding of reading shown. Provides some relevant analysis. Little / no demonstrated understanding of reading. Insufficient discussion or analysis. Creativity & Innovation (2 Marks) Includes a variety of graphics, text, and animation that exhibits a sense of wholeness. Design is reasonably engaging and creative. It has some graphic works Occasionally uses graphics/no graphics that rarely support text and presentation Writing style & referencing (2 Marks) Information is well organized. With a strong professional layout, includes Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Headers / Footers, Appendices, Information is organized in a correct lay out. . Oral Presentation (10 Marks) Presentation was very clear and informative   - Key points are very well presented, and summarised  Skilfully managed audience questions   High engagement with the audience was evident from interactions. Presentation was reasonably clear and informative   - Most key points are clearly presented, summarised, and include a few next actions. – occasional referral to notes   - Adequately managed audience questions     Fair attempt to build rapport and to engage with the audience Presentation was inadequate and/or somewhat confusing   - Key points are presented but need more detail and/or unclear. No information of further action included -  Teamwork is not evident. Did not use key points, reading from notes   Unwilling or unable to manage audience
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Answer To: Assessment – 2 Part 1 - Group project report 15% Written report analyzing a case study that explains...

Shubham answered on Sep 06 2022
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Title: Leadership and Microsoft
Presentation Background
To understand what is leadership
To analyse the leadership capabilities of Bill Gates
To study leadership approach adopted by Bill Gates and its effectiveness
To review
Microsoft - as a success/failure
The presentation is about leadership. It will involve studying about Microsoft as a company and analyze the leadership capabilities of Bill Gates. The leadership approach accepted by him will also be analysed. It will evaluate whether the company was a success or failure under his leadership and what made him an outstanding leader of the world.
Introduction to Leadership
It is a skill, an element of behaviour and a part of personality
It is about staying focused
Decision making and guiding followers
Moving ahead with clarity
Leadership is a born quality for some while some work on to develop it. It is a skill which is required to emerge as a leader. It should be reflected in one’s personality. Leaders remain focused on their goals till they achieve it. They are differentiated by their choices and the decision making capacity. They always keep a clear vision to follow consistently.They guide their followers to use their potential to achieve their dreams.
Overview of Microsoft
Founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Year: 1975
First products: MS-DOS and BASIC
Launched Windows in 1985
Cloud Computing: Azure was started in 2008
Microsoft is a multinational company which is headquartered in the United States. It has a presence in the majority of the countries around the world. It was founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates in 1975. Microsoft launched MS-DoS and BASIC as its first offering for the public. It launched Windows in 1985 and introduced cloud computing through Azure in 2008. It is one the largest software making company.
Who is the leader?
Bill Gates : co-founder and one of the celebrity leader
He holds 4th position in Forbes 400 billionaire list
He plays multiple roles
He introduced the world to MS-DOS, BASIC, Windows, Azure and much more.
Bill Gates, a leader who changed the way leadership is perceived by many. Founder member of Microsoft and Bill and Melinda Gates foundation he stands at 4th Position in Forbes 400 list....
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