Leadership MBA assignment

You are required to complete an individual written assignment of 3,500 words answering one of the following questions: Question 1 ‘Leadership is something that can be developed and learnt’. Explore this statement and the extent to which you agree in relation to relevant leadership theory and organisational examples. Question 2 Critically evaluate the following statement: ‘The transformational leadership style is particularly beneficial for women because it is not a markedly masculine style…’ (Northouse, 2006). What does this mean for the future of female leaders? Question 3 Explain and justify the benefits and limitations of distributed leadership at a) strategic level and b) throughout the organisation. Please draw on relevant concepts from the literature and your own organisational experiences to support your arguments. Question 4 ‘Leadership is culturally bound’ (Robbins, 2006). Evaluate this statement and the extent to which you agree or disagree in relation to relevant leadership theory and research. Question 5 Critically discuss the utility of ethical approaches to leadership as a means to counteract bad leadership in organisations. What are the implications for effective leadership development? Please draw on relevant concepts from this module and your own organisational experiences to support your arguments. Question 6 ‘Power is a fundamental aspect of organisations and organising and a key influence on leadership and success’ (Pfeffer, 1992). Critically evaluate this statement drawing on relevant concepts from this module and your own organisational experiences to support your arguments. Please note the appendices must not exceed 15 pages. line spacing - 1.5 , list of refrences (harvard style) and table of contents required.