Unit 4: Leadership and Management

Authorized Assignment Brief & Marking 2

Student Name/
ID Number

Unit Number and Unit 4: Leadership and Management

Title

2023 -2024
Academic Year

Dr. Ta Hung Anh

Unit Tutor

Assignment Title Leading and motivate yourself to be a great manager/leader

Receiving on Nov 08, 2023 - Starting from Nov 22
Issue Date

Dec 17 2023
Submission Date

Submission Format

Total marks: 40 marks

The submission format is in the form of a

1. 1 individual report in Google Docs with (1000 - 1500 words) with photos, video 17
marks
2. 1 group Presentation report in Google Slides or Canva (8-10 slides) 15 marks

& 1 video to capture the main lesson -learned about the course from all team members
8 marks

The report should be written in a concise style. You are required to make use of headings,
paragraphs, and sub- sections as appropriate. All work must be supported with research and
referenced using the Harvard referencing system (or an alternative system). Inaccurate use of
referencing may lead to issues of plagiarism if not applied correctly.

You are required to make effective use of PowerPoint headings, bullet points and subsections
as appropriate. Your research should be referenced using the Harvard referencing system (or
an alternative system). You will need to provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing
system (or an alternative system). Inaccurate use of referencing may lead to issues of
plagiarism/AI detection if not applied correctly.
The recommended limit for the presentation is 8 - 10 slides plus speaker notes

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO3 Develop a motivational strategy to optimize yourself and organizational performance.
LO4 Apply leadership and management approaches to managing performance to ensure
continuous improvement.
Transferable skills and competencies developed

● Communication and listening, including the ability to produce clear, structured business
communications in a variety of media.
● The ability to work collaboratively.
● Digital skills using different software applications to visually present information and
data concisely.
● Creative thinking for presenting information.
● Creativity, innovation and enterprise when seeking solutions to business needs.
● The ability to undertake critical analysis and evaluation to support decision making.

Vocational scenario

Total marks: 40 marks

To be a good leader and manager, you need to lead and manage yourself.

1. Implementing an individual Habit for 21 Consecutive Days to improve your

leadership and management competence then submit one individual report
(google docs) (17 marks)
2. One group presentation slide sharing about Motivation theory, application and 21
Habit Consecutive results - Format: 1 Google slides (8-10 slides - 500 - 1000 word
with charts, photos, figures) (15 marks)

One video to capture the main lesson -learned about the course from all
team members - (8 marks)

Assignment activity and guidance

 1. Implementing an individual Habit for 21 Consecutive Days to improve your
leadership and management competence then submit one individual report.
Format: Google docs from 1000 - 1500 words
TOTAL 17 marks
Report Structure

1. Introduction 1 mark

Briefly introduce the assignment and its purpose.

One mark: Fully introduce the assignment & student purposes.

Zero mark: lack of information

2. Propose Habit 1 mark

Clearly state the habit you have chosen to implement for 21 consecutive days.

1 mark: Clearly state the habit.

0 mark: lack of information

From which day to which day

3. Reason for Choosing the Habit 1 mark

Explain why you selected this habit.

1 mark: Clearly Explain the reason.

0 mark: lack of information

4. Goals & Personal Expectations 1 mark

Outline the specific goals and expectations you have for this habit change.

1 mark: Clearly Outline the specific goals and expectations.

0 mark: lack of information

5. Describe the Implementation Process 1 mark

Detail the steps you took to implement the habit for 21 days, including any tools or strategies
used.

6. Explaining Success Factors 2 mark

a. Internal Factors

Discuss internal factors like motivation, willpower, and mindset that contributed to your
success.

b. External Factors

Explore external factors such as social support, environment, and resources that influenced
your success.

2 marks: Clearly Discuss internal factors & external factors.

1 mark: Lacking 1 factor or unclear explanation.
0 mark: lack of information

7. Sharing the Difficulties and How to Overcome Them 2 marks

Reflect on the challenges and obstacles you encountered during the 21 days.

Discuss the strategies and solutions you employed to overcome these difficulties.

2 marks: Clearly Sharing the Difficulties and How to Overcome and discuss solution.
1 mark: Lacking 1 difficulty of solutions or not clear discussion.
0 mark: lack of information

8. Results and Lessons Learned 2 mark

Summarize the outcome of the 21-day habit change.

Share the lessons and insights gained from this experience.

2 marks: Clearly Summarize the outcomes with numbers and lesson.

1 mark: outcome cannot be quantified.
0 mark: lack of information

9. Feelings & Tips 2 mark

Express your thoughts, feelings, and personal growth because of this assignment.

Provide tips and advice for others looking to implement a habit for 21 consecutive days.

2 mark: Clearly Summarize thoughts, feelings, tips and personal growth.

1 mark: Present Feeling and Tips Lacking any of the 2 aspects.
0 mark: lack of information
10. Photo & Video Documentation 1 mark

Include photographs or videos documenting your journey over the 21 days.

1 mark: photos & video

0 mark: lack of information

11. Conclusion 1 mark

Sum up the key points of the report and reiterate the importance of habit change.

1 mark: key points of the report and reiterate the importance of habit change.
0 mark: lack of information

12. References (if applicable) 1 mark

List any sources or references you used during the assignment.

1 mark: Correct reference format

0 mark: lack of information

13. Appendices (if applicable) 1 mark

Include any additional information, charts, or data relevant to the assignment.

1 mark: charts, data, information

0 mark: lack of information

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2. One group presentation sharing about Motivation theory, application and 21

Habit Consecutive results

Format:

1 Google slides (8-10 slides 500 - 1000 word with charts, photos, figures)

TOTAL MARK: 23

Remember to structure each section with clear and concise information and provide relevant
examples and personal anecdotes to make your assignment engaging and informative.

You are to take part in a 30-minute group presentation.

The presentation and speaker notes should address the 5 following areas.

An introduction to motivational theories, including content and process, performance

management and continuous improvement.

1. Your group will produce an individual, comprehensive motivational strategy that

considers both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The strategy should be supported
with appropriate literature. 3 marks

3 marks: clearly present comprehensive motivational strategy that considers both intrinsic
and extrinsic motivation. Literature is chosen to present correctly.

2 marks: Present motivational strategy that considers both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
1 mark: Present motivational strategy with lack of any intrinsic and extrinsic motivation or
literature
0 mark: lack of information

2. Explain the scientific approach of your habits 3 marks.

3 marks: Explain clearly the scientific approach of your habits with data, evidence and
sources.

2 marks: Explain clearly the scientific approach of your habits one of the data, evidence and
sources.

1 mark: Explain clearly the scientific approach of your habits without data, evidence and
sources 0 mark: lack of information.

0 mark: lack of information

3. Sharing Difficulties and How to Overcome Them 3 marks.

3 marks: Explain clearly at least 3 Difficulties and How to Overcome

2 marks: Explain clearly at least 2 Difficulties and How to Overcome
1 mark: Explain clearly 1 Difficulties and How to Overcome
0 mark: lack of information

4. Explain Success / Failure factors of your 21 days habit 3 marks.

3 marks: Explain clearly at least 3 factors with reasons.

2 marks: Explain clearly at least 2 factors with reasons.
1 mark: Explain clearly 1 factor with reason.
0 mark: lack of information

5. Do the reflection of how the assignment 1 & 2 activities could improve continuous
improvement and performance 3 marks.

3 marks: Explain clearly about Assignment 1 and 2 about 2 aspects: continuous improvement
and performance.

2 marks: Explain clearly about Assignment 1 and 2 about 1 of 2 aspects: continuous

improvement and performance.

1 mark: Lack of 1 of Assignment 1 and 2 and 1 of the 2 aspects: continuous improvement

 and performance

0 mark: lack of information

Summary all the learning knowledge, Skill and Attitude you can learn in this course by a 5-
minute video recording all group members ‘talks 8 marks.
Video Content: All members sharing 6 marks.

6 marks: all members sharing about knowledge, Skill and Attitude related to theories,
assignments, games with detail and examples.
4 marks: lacking at least 2 aspects.
2 marks: lacking at least 4 aspects.
0 mark: lack of information

Video and Sound quality: 2 marks

2 marks: Video & Sound clear
1 mark: Video or sound not clear
0: Both video and sound not clear
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Recommended resources.
Please note that the resources listed are examples for you to use as a starting point in
your research – the list is not definitive.

Weblinks:
MindTools. Motivation, Energizing Your People to Achieve Good Things.
Available at: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/motivating-your-
team.htm
Motivation theories: Available at: https://businessjargons.com/motivation.html

Businessballs. Improving Workplace performance: Business Case. Available at:

https://www.businessballs.com/improving-workplace-performance/motivational-case-
study-exercise/
HN Global
HN Global (2021) Reading Lists. Available at:
https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/learning- zone/reading-lists
HN Global (2021) Student Resource Library. Available at:
https://hnglobal.highernationals. com/subjects/resource-libraries

HN Global (2021) Textbooks. Available at: https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/textbooks

Journal article:
Patrick MacDonald, Stephanie Kelly, Scott Christen, A Path Model of Workplace Solidarity,
Satisfaction, Burnout, and Motivation. First Published April 13, 2014, Research Article
https:// doi.org/10.1177/2329488414525467

Lara Manganelli, Anaïs Thibault-Landry, Jacques Forest, Self-Determination Theory Can

Help You Generate Performance and Well-Being in the Workplace: A Review of the
Literature First Published March 13, 2018, Research Article
https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422318757210

Textbooks:
Adair, J. (2019). Develop Your Leadership Skills: Fast, Effective Ways to Become a Leader
People Want to Follow. Kogan Page
Orti, P. and Middlemiss, M. (2019). Thinking Remote. Inspiration for Leaders of Distributed
Teams. Virtual Not Distant
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO3 Develop a motivational strategy to optimize
organizational performance

P5 Produce a motivational M4 Produce a detailed D2 Produce a

strategy for an motivational strategy for an comprehensive
organization. organization that addresses motivational strategy that
that supports optimal intrinsic and extrinsic effectively addresses all
achievement of motivation. variables of motivation to
organizational enhance organizational
objectives. performance.

LO4 Apply leadership and management approaches to

managing performance to ensure continuous
improvement.
P6 Apply to a range of
business situations,
appropriate leadership and
management approaches
for managing performance
and continuous
improvement.
M5 Assess how leadership
and management
approaches for managing.
performance supports
continuous improvement.
D3 Make
recommendations to
improve performance
management that will
ensure continuous.
improvement.