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BUS 330 \u2013 Principles of Management<\/h1>\n

Assignment 2: Organizational Leadership and Decision-Making Case Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Institution:<\/strong> American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait
\nCollege:<\/strong> College of Business Administration
\nCourse Code:<\/strong> BUS 330
\nAssessment Type:<\/strong> Individual Written Case Study Analysis
\nWord Length:<\/strong> 1,050\u20131,400 words (approximately 4\u20135 pages)
\nSubmission Method:<\/strong> Moodle Learning Management System
\nWeight:<\/strong> 20% of the final course grade
\nSemester:<\/strong> Spring 2026<\/p>\n

Assignment Context<\/h2>\n

Management courses in business programs frequently ask students to evaluate real or realistic organizational situations in order to understand how leadership choices shape outcomes. Managers rarely operate with perfect information. Decisions may involve uncertainty, competing stakeholder interests, and time constraints.<\/p>\n

In this assignment, you will analyze a short organizational case scenario related to leadership and managerial decision-making. The goal is to interpret how leadership style, communication patterns, and organizational culture influence managerial effectiveness. Many organizations operating in the Gulf region continue to balance hierarchical decision structures with collaborative management approaches, which makes this topic particularly relevant for students studying business in Kuwait and the broader Middle East.<\/p>\n

The exercise asks you to connect management theory from the course readings with practical examples observed in real organizations.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes Assessed<\/h2>\n

After completing this assignment, students should be able to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Explain how different leadership styles influence organizational performance.<\/li>\n
  • Apply management theory to analyze real workplace situations.<\/li>\n
  • Demonstrate critical thinking when evaluating managerial decisions.<\/li>\n
  • Communicate management analysis clearly using academic writing conventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Assignment Task<\/h2>\n

    Select one real company operating in the Middle East or internationally<\/strong> and evaluate a leadership or management decision that influenced the organization\u2019s performance, strategy, or employee engagement.<\/p>\n

    Your paper should address the following sections.<\/p>\n

    1. Organizational Background<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Introduce the organization and its industry.<\/li>\n
    • Provide relevant context about the company\u2019s structure or leadership model.<\/li>\n
    • Explain the managerial situation or challenge being analyzed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Leadership Style Analysis<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Identify the leadership approach demonstrated in the situation (for example transformational, transactional, participative, or authoritarian leadership).<\/li>\n
      • Explain how the leader communicated decisions to employees or stakeholders.<\/li>\n
      • Discuss possible advantages and limitations of this leadership approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Managerial Decision Evaluation<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Analyze how the decision affected employees, organizational culture, or strategic direction.<\/li>\n
        • Explain whether alternative decisions could have produced different outcomes.<\/li>\n
        • Support your discussion using concepts from the course textbook or scholarly sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Lessons for Future Managers<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Identify at least two lessons that emerging managers can learn from this case.<\/li>\n
          • Explain how leadership practices may influence organizational success in competitive business environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Formatting and Submission Requirements<\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Submit your assignment through Moodle in Word or PDF format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Font: Times New Roman, size 12.<\/li>\n
            • Line spacing: 1.5.<\/li>\n
            • Use APA 7th edition citation style<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Include at least three academic sources<\/strong> beyond the course textbook.<\/li>\n
            • The assignment must be typed and submitted individually.<\/li>\n
            • Late submissions may receive a deduction of 10% per day unless prior approval is granted.<\/li>\n
            • Plagiarism or use of unauthorized sources may result in a grade of zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Suggested Structure for the Paper<\/h2>\n
                \n
              1. Introduction (approx. 150\u2013200 words)<\/li>\n
              2. Organizational Background<\/li>\n
              3. Leadership Style Analysis<\/li>\n
              4. Managerial Decision Evaluation<\/li>\n
              5. Lessons for Future Managers<\/li>\n
              6. Conclusion<\/li>\n
              7. References<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Grading Rubric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Criteria<\/th>\nExcellent (A)<\/th>\nGood (B)<\/th>\nSatisfactory (C)<\/th>\nLimited (D\/F)<\/th>\nWeight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
                Understanding of Management Concepts<\/td>\nDemonstrates strong and accurate understanding of leadership theories<\/td>\nShows good understanding with minor gaps<\/td>\nBasic explanation with limited depth<\/td>\nConcepts unclear or inaccurate<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Critical Analysis<\/td>\nInsightful evaluation supported with evidence and examples<\/td>\nReasonable analysis with some evidence<\/td>\nLimited evaluation<\/td>\nMostly descriptive with minimal analysis<\/td>\n30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Use of Sources<\/td>\nIntegrates scholarly sources effectively<\/td>\nSources used appropriately but not consistently<\/td>\nMinimal use of supporting sources<\/td>\nFew or no credible sources<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Organization and Writing<\/td>\nClear structure and logical flow<\/td>\nMostly organized with minor issues<\/td>\nBasic structure but unclear transitions<\/td>\nPoor organization and writing clarity<\/td>\n15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Formatting and Referencing<\/td>\nFully follows APA formatting guidelines<\/td>\nMinor formatting errors<\/td>\nSeveral citation errors<\/td>\nFormatting not followed<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Sample Response Excerpt (Example Direction for Students)<\/h2>\n

                Leadership decisions often shape how employees interpret organizational priorities. Managers who communicate openly may build stronger trust among teams, especially during periods of strategic change. A leader who invites feedback from employees can encourage greater participation in decision making and may improve organizational learning. Research suggests that transformational leadership practices are associated with higher employee motivation and commitment because they connect daily work with broader organizational goals (Northouse, 2022). When organizations expand or restructure, leaders who clearly explain the purpose behind decisions often reduce uncertainty and help employees remain engaged.<\/p>\n

                Recommended References \/ Learning Materials<\/h2>\n

                APA 7th Edition<\/p>\n

                Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed.). Sage Publications. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4135\/9781071856131<\/p>\n

                Yukl, G., & Gardner, W. L. (2020). Leadership in organizations. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 7, 23\u201345. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1146\/annurev-orgpsych-012119-044740<\/p>\n

                Mintzberg, H. (2019). Simply managing: What managers do and can do better. Berrett-Koehler. https:\/\/www.bkconnection.com\/books\/title\/simply-managing<\/p>\n

                Goleman, D. (2018). Leadership that gets results. Harvard Business Review. https:\/\/hbr.org\/2000\/03\/leadership-that-gets-results<\/p>\n

                Antonakis, J., & Day, D. V. (2018). The nature of leadership (3rd ed.). Sage Publications. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4135\/9781506374599<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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