Posted: May 15th, 2023

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill in the workplace

MGT601_Assessment_1_Brief

Task:
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill in the workplace. In this assessment, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of their own personal EI competencies on decision-making by analyzing a real-life scenario and providing recommendations for how to best handle it.

Scenario:
You are a manager at a software development company. Your friend Sarah, a project manager, has been tasked with launching a new product line. She is facing an issue with Steven, a middle-aged senior software engineer who has been struggling with a personal problem that is affecting his work. Steven has been coming in late, missing deadlines, and appears generally disengaged. Sarah has tried to talk to him about it, but he has been evasive and defensive.

Sarah, being ambitious and having a reputation for getting results, has turned to you for guidance and advice.

ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title: MGT601 Dynamic Leadership
Assessment: Assessment 1 – Case Study Analysis
Individual/Group: Individual
Length: Up to 1,500 words
Learning Outcomes:
a) Explore and reflect on self-development as a leader to build self-awareness.
e) Demonstrate the technique of reflective and reflexive practice as a means of continuous learning and self-development.
Submission: By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday at the end of Module 2.2 (Week 4)
Weighting: 25%
Total Marks: 25 marks

Instructions:

Summarize the advice you would give to Sarah to enable her to engage with Steven in an emotionally intelligent style.
Provide an analysis of your own Genos results and identify which of your competencies would support or hinder this approach if you were in Sarah’s situation.
Using the resources and readings provided in this subject, identify what you most need to learn or develop to enhance your emotional intelligence for effective leadership, and explain how you would go about doing so.
Please submit a copy of your Genos report when you upload your completed assignment submission to Blackboard.
Reflexive Writing – First Person:
Write in the first person, as this is about your reflections and interpretations. For example, “I considered this result to be… because it had a big impact on my… and it helped me understand…”

Referencing:
Include a list of specific references that you have actually used in researching your report. For this assessment, a minimum of three journal articles, academic papers, or textbooks is expected. References to any secondary sources or websites are additional. The reference list will not be included in the word count. Use APA 7 style for citing and referencing research.

Academic Integrity:
Ensure that all work submitted is your own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Familiarize yourself with Torrens University Australia’s Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures and understand the penalties for academic misconduct.

Assessment Rubric – Assessment 1:

Assessment Criteria:

Understanding of Genos Emotional Intelligence competencies demonstrated in advice given to Sarah – 30%:

Little or no understanding of underpinning concepts.
Basic understanding of underpinning concepts, with supporting references.
Clear understanding of underpinning concepts, with supporting references.
Comprehensive understanding of underpinning concepts and brief links with similar concepts, with supporting references.
Comprehensive understanding of underpinning concepts, with supporting references. Brief comparison with other, similar, psychometric tests.
Interpretation of own results – 50%:

Little or no understanding of results.
Basic understanding of results and implications.
Clear understanding of results and implications with brief examples to illustrate key points.
Comprehensive understanding of results and implications with brief examples to illustrate key points.
Very insightful understanding of results and implications with clear examples to illustrate key points. Openness to reflection and deep learning from the results.
Written presentation and integration of theories and frameworks from the subject modules – 20%:

Little clear logic flow or structure. Difficult to understand.
Basic logic flow and structure. Clear expression of concepts. Mainly correct grammar and spelling.
Clear logic flow and report structure, with introduction, conclusion, etc. Clear articulation of concepts. Correct grammar and spelling.
Excellent logic and structure. Conclusion accurately captures key insights and learnings. Adequate narrative with effective communication. Clear expression of concepts.
Extremely professional presentation of the report with flawless grammar, spelling, and referencing. Compelling narrative coupled with an appreciation of theoretical perspectives. Insightful and perceptive.
Submission Instructions:

Submit your report in Microsoft Word format through the Assessment 1 submission link in the Assessment section on the subject Blackboard site.
Attach a signed Torrens University cover sheet with your report.
Upload a copy of your Genos Emotional Intelligence Report in PDF format with your report.