Leadership Research Analysis & Executive Presentation

Assignment Title: Leadership Research Analysis & Executive Presentation Due Date: 31 March 2026

Total Marks: 20
Individual Assignment

This assignment is designed to:

• Develop advanced research literacy in leadership studies
• Strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills
• Bridge leadership theory with real organizational practice
• Enhance executive-level presentation skills
• Encourage contextual application to Saudi / GCC organizations

Each student must:

1. Select ONE peer-reviewed journal article (20182025) related to leadership.
2. Conduct an in-depth critical analysis.
3. Prepare:
   • A 45 page analytical report
   • A 1215 slide executive presentation
4. Deliver a 12-minute professional presentation

STEP 1: Article Selection Requirements

The article must:

• Be from a peer-reviewed journal
• Published between 20182025
• Focus on a clearly defined leadership concept
• Include empirical research (quantitative or qualitative)

Acceptable databases:

• Google Scholar
• Scopus
• Web of Science
• Emerald
• ScienceDirect

STEP 2: Required Report Structure (45 Pages)

Students must structure the report under the following headings:

1. Article Overview (2 Marks)

• Title
• Authors
• Journal
• Year
• Research context (country/industry)
• Why this article was selected

1. Leadership Theory Background (3 Marks)

• Define the leadership style/theory
• Key theoretical foundations
• Compare briefly with classical leadership models such as:
  • Leadership
  • Primal Leadership
• Explain how this leadership theory evolved

1. Research Design & Methodology (3 Marks)

• Research problem
• Hypotheses/research questions
• Sample & sector
• Data collection method
• Statistical or qualitative analysis technique
• Strength of research design

1. Key Findings & Insights (3 Marks)

• Major results
• Surprising outcomes
• Theoretical contributions
• Practical contributions

1. Critical Evaluation (4 Marks MOST IMPORTANT)

Students must critically analyze:

• Strengths of the article
• Methodological weaknesses
• Biases or limitations
• Generalizability issues
• Cultural/contextual limitations
• Would the findings apply in Saudi Arabia or GCC?

This section must show MBA-level critical thinking (not summary).

1. Managerial & Strategic Implications (3 Marks)

Students must answer:

• What should managers do differently based on this research?
• What behaviors should leaders adopt?
• What risks exist if leaders ignore these findings?
• How does this research influence strategic decision-making?

Students may connect findings with real leaders such as:

• Steve Jobes
• Jac Ka
• Satya Nadella
• Indra Nooyi
• Elon Musk

1. Personal Leadership Reflection (2 Marks)

• What did you personally learn?
• How will this influence your leadership approach?
• Does it change your leadership philosophy?

Presentation Requirements (1215 Slides)

Presentation should include:

1. Title Slide
2. Leadership Theory Overview
3. Research Gap
4. Methodology
5. Key Findings
6. Critical Analysis
7. Application to Saudi/GCC
8. Managerial Implications
9. Personal Insight
10. Conclusion

Presentation Time: 12 minutes
Q&A: 5 minutes

Students must present professionally (executive style).

Marking Rubric (20 Marks)

Important Academic Rules

• No plagiarism
• Proper APA referencing
• Direct copying from article is prohibited
• Slides must summarize, not duplicate article text

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