BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Required

First, you are to read carefully the case study 15.1 on page 456 – The perfect opportunity. Second, you are then required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

1.1.1Was the formal performance discussion the perfect opportunity to begin the termination ofemployment process? Why or why not?

1.1.2What mistakes did Peter make with Samantha’s performance discussion?

1.1.3What should Peter have done before the meeting? What should he do now? Should he have dealt with Samantha’s performance shortfall before?

Required

Please read carefully the case study 15.2 on page 457 – The evaluation conference.

You are required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

1.2.1What mistakes did Harry Chan make in this evaluation?
 
1.2.2How would you rate this evaluation conference? Why? How would you have handled it?

Assessment Activity

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This is an open book assessment activity. 
You are required to read this assessment and answer all 5 questions that follow. 
Please type your answers in the spaces provided.
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You are required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

2.1.1Has Murray approached ‘working smarter’ sensibly? Now that he has worked out his key result areas and measures of success, what should his next steps be?

2.1.2How could Murray increase his work efficiency in order to gain the time he needs to learn the new computer system?

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You are required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

2.2.1Analyse Sue’s influence as Jocelyn’s mentor.

2.2.2Discuss Jocelyn’s skills at building effective working relationships, strengthening her experience, skills and knowledge, and building her professional reputation.

2.2.3Now that Jocelyn has been promoted to a team leadership position, what do you recommend she do in order to quickly understand the demands of her new role and ensure she meets them?

Assessment Activity

Activity instructions to candidates

This is an open book assessment activity. 
You are required to read this assessment and answer all 5 questions that follow. 
Please type your answers in the spaces provided.
Please ensure you have read “Important assessment information” at the front of this assessment
Estimated time for completion of this assessment activity

Required:

Please read the Case Study 9.1 on page 283 - 284: Bob’s organic Ozzie burgers.
You are required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

3.1.1What leadership qualities do you see in Robert Nicosea? Are they qualities that would be effective in a fast-food outlet? In running a small business?

3.1.2Choose two leadership theories presented in this chapter and use them to analyse Robert’s leadership style as he described it.

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You are required to answer the following questions in the context of the information you have learnt in Module 1.

3.2.1 Based on the material in this case study and the ‘Theory to practice: Leading knowledge workers’, on page 408, relate three of the approaches to leadership considered in Section 1 of Chapter 9 to Professor Andrews’ leadership, giving examples to support your thinking.

3.2.2 Is the Professor’s leadership style more similar to the ‘old fashioned’ leadership styles or to the 21st-century Aussie leader-manager considered in Section 3 of Chapter 9? Provide examples that illustrate your opinion.

3.2.3 Which of the quadrants in Figure 9.6: Four Australian leadership styles, would you place Professor Andrews in and why?