GSBS6514 Assessment Brief 2026

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify a wide range of leadership styles evident in today’s organisations, and articulate their distinctive features.

2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the prominent leadership paradigms that assist in the analysis of leader effectiveness.

3. Critically examine the organisational contextual features that help to determine the efficacy of a range of leadership styles and approaches.

4. Apply the theoretical paradigms to provide an analysis of how leaders shape organisational climate in contemporary settings, and evaluate their potential effect on the culture of an organisation over time.

5. Display an advanced awareness of their own predispositions, preferences and competencies in relation to exercising leadership in contemporary organisational settings.

6. Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of their leadership behaviours and experiences

7. Identify the stages of group development and display an advanced awareness of the barriers to team effectiveness.

8. Present advanced analytical material professionally and convincingly, in a manner that is supported by reasoned argument.

ASSESSMENTS

	Assessment Name	Due Date	Involvement	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
1	Case Study Analysis	Sunday of Week 5 by 11:59 pm	Individual	20%	1, 4
2	Group Presentation*	Various dates	Group	30%	2, 8
3	Self-Analysis Portfolio	Sunday of Week 12 by 11:59 pm	Individual	50%	3, 5, 6, 7

Please note: students are advised that ALL assessments must be submitted in English. Assessment items not submitted in English will receive a mark of zero.

Results of individual assessment items and final results, including those provided via the Learning

Management System (LMS) are ‘unofficial results’ until they are confirmed as finalised by the School Assessment Body and the Head of School or delegate. Finalised results are released directly to students on the Fully Graded Date of the relevant Semester/Trimester.

* This assessment has a compulsory requirement.

Time referenced is time in Singapore (SGT)

Late Submissions

The mark for an assessment item submitted after the designated time on the due date, without an approved extension of time, will be reduced by up to 10% of the possible maximum mark for that assessment item for each day or part day that the assessment item is late. Note: this applies equally to week and weekend days.

Assessment 1 – Case Study Analysis

Assessment Type	Report
Purpose	Against learning outcomes 1,2,3 & 4, by drawing upon contemporary theory, build capacity to analyse and critically evaluate “leadership” in a business context.
Description	Case study Analysis
Weighting	20%
Length	2,000-2,100 words
Due Date	Sunday of Week 5 by 11:59 pm
Submission Method	Online via Turnitin
Assessment Criteria	The following criteria will be used to assess this assignment submission: 1. Content: Ability to identify and clearly articulate relevant issues. 2. Analysis: Ability to critically evaluate important issues, to display an awareness of their contextual relevance, and to utilise and apply relevant theories and paradigms to reveal a high-level understanding of the case. 3. Presentation: Appropriate use of report-writing and formatting techniques including spelling, grammar, punctuation, pagination, paragraphing, use of headings and subheadings, incorporation of relevant diagrams and figures, and appropriate referencing.
Return Method	Online
Feedback Provided	Online
Opportunity to Reattempt	Students will not be given the opportunity to reattempt this assessment.

Assessment 2 – Group Presentation

Assessment Type	Live Presentation
Purpose	Against learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8, as part of a professional team, build capacity to analyse and critical evaluate “leadership” in a business context, and to present and articulate those findings.
Description	Group-based analysis and presentation of the capabilities, achievements and behavioural style and approach of a high-profile leader.
Weighting	30%
Compulsory Requirements	Pass requirement 50% – Must obtain 50% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Length	Live Presentation: 20 minutes (35-45 PowerPoint slides) Q&A: 10 minutes
Due Date	Various dates (refer to course schedule on CANVAS for further details)
Submission Method	In-class & Online
Assessment Criteria	The following criteria will be used to allocate grades for this assignment via instructor evaluation: 1.Content: Ability to identify relevant theory, achievements, decisions, influences and outcomes. 2. Analysis: Ability to apply theory and to demonstrate evaluative insights into the capabilities, behaviour and achievements of the subject of the presentation. 3. Group method: Ability to work together to develop a coherent and progressive overall presentation. 4. Presentation Skills: Sequencing of material, clarity in combining text with visuals, clarity in presenting strengths and weaknesses of leader’s profile. Please note: Self and Peer Assessment: A single mark is given for the group assignment. This mark will then be moderated by “self and peer assessment” using the SPARKPlus software so that individual group members may receive different marks. Any moderated individual mark received by each group member is based on contribution to the assignment and, more importantly the ability to work with others. Individually group members are required to submit a self and peer assessment through SPARK within 24 hours of the due date. Failure to complete SPARK will result in a mark of zero. The criteria for the self and peer assessment are found along with the instructions on how to use SPARK on CANVAS. Please note: NO SPARK NO MARK.
Return Method	Not Returned
Feedback Provided	Returned work – Written commentary on Feedback Document will be provided individually to each group member via email through your CANVAS site for this course.
Opportunity to Reattempt	Students will not be given the opportunity to reattempt this assessment.

Assessment 3 – Self-Analysis Portfolio

Assessment Type	Portfolio
Purpose	Against learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8, build capacity for critical self-reflection of personal leadership journey.
Description	Competency-based Self-Analysis Portfolio consisting of a series of reflective documents. These should be integrated in order to present a coherent and detailed critical consideration and evaluation of one’s individual leadership capabilities, behavioural preferences, achievements, approach to interacting with others in the organisational arena, and opportunities for further development as a leader.
Weighting	50%
Length	4,000 words
Due Date	Sunday of Week 12 by 11:59 pm
Submission Method	Online via Turnitin
Assessment Criteria	Your Self-Analysis Portfolio will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Overall level of insight demonstrated in relation to your strengths and areas for improvement as a leader, and your level of competence as a manager. 2. Level of analysis exhibited in relation to your preferred leadership style, and depth of reflection concerning personal leadership experiences, behaviours and outcomes. 3. Capacity to link your reflections to your length of experience, career path, and the context of the organisation and/or industry of relevance to you. 4. Level of overall prose fluency in written expression. 5. Overall formatting and organisation of your portfolio (table of contents, pagination, appropriate use of headings, professional layout, and effective use of appendices).
Return Method	Online
Feedback Provided	Online
Opportunity to Reattempt	Students will not be given the opportunity to reattempt this assessment.

GSBS6514 Assessment Grading Scheme

Range of Marks	Grade	Description
85–100	High Distinction (HD)	Outstanding standard indicating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an outstanding level of academic achievement; mastery of skills*; and achievement of all assessment objectives.
75–84	Distinction (D)	Excellent standard indicating a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a very high level of academic ability; sound development of skills*; and achievement of all assessment objectives.
65–74	Credit (C)	Good standard indicating a high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a high level of academic achievement; reasonable development of skills*; and achievement of all learning outcomes.
50–64	Pass (P)	Satisfactory standard indicating an adequate knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an adequate level of academic achievement; satisfactory development of skills*; and achievement of all learning outcomes.
0–49	Fail (FF)	Failure to satisfactorily achieve learning outcomes. If all compulsory course components are not completed the mark will be zero. A fail grade may also be awarded following disciplinary action.

*Skills are those identified for the purposes of assessment task(s).

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University	The University of Newcastle (UoN)
Subject	GSBS6514 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations

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