This document outlines the requirements and guidelines for a group project on leadership theories for a management science course. Students will form groups to prepare both an oral presentation and written report on an approved topic. Presentations will take place on two specified dates and the written report is due on the day of each group's presentation. The report must be 5-10 pages and follow APA style guidelines. Several potential topics on leadership theories are provided for the groups to choose from. Groups must approve their topic by a certain date. The project will be graded based on communication skills, analytical skills, ethical skills, and IT skills demonstrated. Rubrics are also provided to evaluate different dimensions of the written reports.

1. Compiled by: Ms Amal Alsahli Page 1
YANBU UNIVERSTY COLLEGE
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
Leadership Theory and Practice
HRM436
SEMESTER 151
GROUP PROJECT
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Due date: 6-9/12/2015
Objectives:
CLO PLO Total marks Marks
awarded

2. CS 3 (Presentation) 5
AS3 (Paper) 8
E3 (Paper) 1
IT 4 (Presentation) 1
TOTAL MARK AWARDED (15)
Categories
(Level 3)
(Level 2)
(Level 1)
Communication Skills(CS3)
Application - Demonstrating the
ability to use and deliver the
learned knowledge
Excellent and clear use of the
learned materials in
developing the class
presentation
Moderate and average level
use of the learned materials
in developing the class
presentation

3. Minimal use of the learned
materials in developing the
class presentation
Analytical Skills (AS3)
Application - The ability to
break down topic into
component parts so that its
organizational structure may be
understood
Excellent and clear Analysis
to the assigned topic
Moderate and average level
analysis to the assigned topic
Minimal analysis to the
assigned topic
Ethical Skills (E3)
Application -
Citation of resources
Complete citation of
resources in the body of the
paper and complete list of
references APA style at the
end of the paper
Average level citation of
resources in the body of the
paper and complete list of
references APA style at the
end of the paper

4. Minimal citation of resources
in the body of the paper and
complete list of references
APA style at the end of the
paper
I.T. Skills(IT3 )
Application -
Use of Technology in
communication and presentation
of the information and report.
Excellent use of technology in
presenting the topic.
Moderate level use of
technology in presenting the
topic.
Minimal use of technology
in presenting the topic.
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Group Project
(Paper and Presentation )

5. You could start by forming your groups (consisting of four).
The task is to deliver 10-minute,
informative presentations dealing with a chosen topic, from the
list provided below. All group
members must participate. Presentations will be conducted on
Sunday 6/12/2015 and on
Wednesday 9/12/2015
In addition, a written report on your approved topic is due on
the day of your presentation. The
report shouldn’t exceed 10 pages and shouldn’t be less than 5
pages, excluding a bibliography
and a cover page. It should also include an executive summary
of no more than one paragraph
at the beginning of the paper and a concluding section that
summarizes the key findings and
conclusions. (Double-spaced, font type Times New Roman, font
size 12).
The form of the oral presentation is left to the judgment of the
group. You’re required to use
the technology available for presentation. Grades will be
assigned to the group as a whole.
Oral proficiency is expected. The oral presentation will

6. constitute a significant part of your
group project grade. Groups are encouraged to develop creative
presentational strategies that
demonstrate group cohesiveness and adequate preparation. Most
important of all, if you have
any questions or concerns please stop by my office and we will
talk about them.
- The following list provides possible presentation topics.
- Political leadership
- Creativity and leadership
- Sources and limits of power
- Leadership in project teams or groups
- Communication in leadership
- Religious leadership
- Charisma and the “dark” side of leadership
- The ethics of leadership
- The role of leadership in setting the corporate culture
- Military leadership
- Minority leadership
- Community and social leadership
- Revolutionary leadership
- Leadership and trust
- Leadership and technology
- Followership
- Women in Leadership
Please choose your topic of interest and post it in Schoology
with the name of the group
members and the preferred date for presentation.

7. Groups must approve their topics latest by Wednesday
2/12/2015
In preparing your reports, you are recommended to combine one
of the above topics with a
detailed analysis of a known leader.
Leadership Theory and Practice
SEMESTER 151, 2015-2016
Project Paper Rubric
Dimension
Sophisticated (2 MARK) Good (1.5 MARK) Needs Work (1
MARK)
Introduction Position and exceptions, if any, are
clearly stated. Organization of the
topic is completely and clearly
outlined and implemented.

8. Position is clearly stated.
Organization of topic is clear in parts
or only partially described and mostly
implemented.
Position is vague. Organization of topic is
missing, vague, or not consistently
maintained.
Research Research and sources selected is
highly relevant to the topic, is
presented accurately and completely,
results and implications are all
presented accurately; Theory is
relevant, accurately described and all
relevant components are included.
8– 10 pts
Research is relevant to the topic and
is mostly accurate and complete –

9. there are some unclear components or
some minor errors in results or
implications. Theory is relevant and
accurately described; some
components may not be present or are
unclear. Connection to theory is
mostly clear and complete, or has
some minor errors.
Research selected is not relevant to the topic
or is vague and incomplete – components are
missing or inaccurate or unclear. Theory is
not relevant or only relevant for some aspects;
theory is not clearly articulated and/or has
incorrect or incomplete components.
Relationship between theory and research is
unclear or inaccurate, major errors in the
logic are present.
Conclusions Conclusion is clearly stated and

10. connections to the research and
position are clear and relevant. The
underlying logic is explicit.
Conclusion is clearly stated and
connections to research and position
are mostly clear, some aspects may
not be connected or minor errors in
logic are present.
Conclusion may not be clear and the
connections to the research are incorrect or
unclear or just a repetition of the findings
without explanation. Underlying logic has
major flaws.
Writing Paper is coherently organized and the
logic is easy to follow. There are no
spelling or grammatical errors and
terminology is clearly defined.
Writing is clear and concise and

11. persuasive.
Paper is generally well organized and
most of the argument is easy to
follow. There are only a few minor
spelling or grammatical errors, or
terms are not clearly defined.
Writing is mostly clear but may lack
conciseness.
Paper is poorly organized and difficult to read
– does not flow logically from one part to
another. There are several spelling and/or
grammatical errors; technical terms may not
be defined or are poorly defined. Writing
lacks clarity and conciseness.
References
0 or 1 point
References are provided in the last page for all research
information using APA style.