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6. Late submission within 10 working days of the deadline will result in the mark being capped at a maximum of 40%. Beyond this time the work will not be marked.
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1. Critically assess the importance of good leadership and management in the smooth and productive operation of an organisation.

2. Discuss critically the approaches to change in the context of management styles.

3. Rationally argue the case for the adoption of different approaches to leadership and management dependent upon people, contexts and vision.

The report should include appraisal of the various styles of management adopted, how successful they have been and why they have succeeded or failed. Students should also present any arguments for organisations to change their style of management.

Students should structure their report to include a title page, an introduction of no more than 750 words and an appropriately titled main body of text, making use of sub-headings as appropriate. A brief summary should be evident.

References should be presented using the Harvard style, both in the text and references list; there should be at least five different sources, three of which should be non-internet based.

1. Presentation, structure, references, spelling and grammar – 15%

2. An appropriate introduction of no more than 750 words – 15%

3. Evidence of secondary research from at least five sources concerning an appropriate aviation organisation, demonstrating critical evaluation of how it has changed over time and how that change has been managed – 30%

4. Evaluation of the different management styles adopted in different air transport industries, with specific discussion on management theory – 40%