Found of organizational leadership Final
Final Assignment
Outline
Competency Name: Foundation of Organizational Leadership (OLS*510)
Competency Statement: Apply critical thinking and organizational leadership theories to develop systemic, sustainable solutions addressing complex business challenges.
Final Assessment Title: “Final Assessment”
Program Learning Outcomes:
OL MA 3) Cognition and Application: Apply systemic and sustainable solutions to complex business problems using critical thinking and applied through organizational studies and leadership conceptual frameworks and theories, particularly those exhibiting knowledge of diverse cultures, cross-cultural communication, the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the uses of power between groups.
Competency Learning Outcomes (CLO’s)
Evaluate key leadership theories and apply them effectively.
Analyze and apply conceptual frameworks, reflective learning practices, and leadership-specific theories.
Summarize key principles in effective leadership.
Create a personal leadership philosophy based on authenticity and leadership organizational scholarship.
Purpose of the Assessment
The final assessment aims to measure your understanding of the course material. To succeed, you must demonstrate proficiency or excellence in each course learning objective (CLO), as outlined in the final assessment rubric.
Submission Artifacts:
Final – For the final assessment, you are encouraged to submit a 3,000 ~ 5,000-word APA-style reflection essay that integrates all milestones while offering additional solutions and insights to address the central themes of this course. Additionally, a 3–5-minutes reflection video summarizing the key points from your essay is required to enhance your overall presentation.
Step 1: Identify a Meaningful Problem Select a relevant issue that aligns with this course and offers potential for innovative solutions. The problem may stem from personal experience or research. If associated with a well-known organization, publicly available data can provide valuable insights.
Step 2: Research and Document Information Gather credible, well-documented sources, including academic studies, industry reports, and real-world cases. Ensure all references are cited in APA format.
Step 3: Develop a Comprehensive Analysis Write a 3,000 ~ 5,000-word APA-formatted essay that:
Defines the problem and its significance.
Analyzes contributing factors.
Applies relevant theories and frameworks.
Proposes well-researched solutions.
Discusses potential challenges and implementation strategies.
Step 4: Support with Scholarly Research Use at least 10 scholarly sources to strengthen your arguments. Properly integrate and cite them in APA format.
Step 5: Final Review of Your Essay Ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards. Your essay should be well-structured, logically developed, and thoroughly proofread.
Step 6: Create a Reflection Video Record a 3~5-minute video (PPT voiceover or video) summarizing key insights, explaining your thought process, evaluating your proposed solutions, and discussing real-world applications.
Step 7: Submit Your Final Work Double-check both files before submission:
Essay: Well-organized, properly formatted, and meeting all requirements.
Video: Clearly articulated and aligned with your written analysis.
Complete Checklist for Submission
Did you…
Ensure your final submission is clear, engaging, and well-structured.
Present a compelling and logically developed analysis of the selected issue.
Incorporate innovative solutions and critical thinking in your evaluation.
Support your analysis with at least three scholarly sources, properly cited in APA format.
Demonstrate a strong connection between course concepts, research findings, and proposed strategies.
Review for clarity, coherence, and alignment with assessment criteria.
Verify that your insights effectively address the identified problem with well-reasoned solutions.
Ensure your reflection video concisely summarizes key findings, evaluates your logic, and proposes real-world applications.
Double-check the accuracy of composition, adherence to APA formatting, and overall completeness before submission.
Additional Resources
Below are additional resources to aid you in the development of your product or service plan.
Using APA when referencing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7vhZVlIND8
https://sites.google.com/maine.edu/umpi-elearning-hub/research/apa-citation-guide
PowerPoint Voiceover presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uk4CU7uobM
Creative Presentation Ideas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuB7IhWZnJs
Adding narration to PowerPoint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxhxvg__zUQ
Submit your Work
Your completed final assessment documents should be submitted through the Final Assessment link of your competency.
Please note, that you can upload multiple files to the Final Assignment link.
Make sure the files are converted to a doc, docx, ppt, pptx file. (you can share Google Doc and MS OneDrive documents from the “Choose Existing Activities” button)
For video submission, you may use a PowerPoint voiceover (ppsx) or record a direct video (mp4, move, avi) where your face is clearly visible.
To upload a file, click “Upload File” and choose the file(s) from your desktop:
| Criterion | Exemplary- 4 | Proficient- 3 | Developing- 2 | Emerging- 1 |
| Quality of Post | Fully answers the question(s); Post is substantive and shows a deep level of understanding of the concepts; Post synthesizes, applies, and/or integrates concepts effectively. | Mostly answers the posted question(s); Post shows some thoughtfulness and substance; Post synthesizes, applies or integrates concepts. | Somewhat answers the posted question(s); Post is lacking in thought and substance. | Does not answer the posted question(s); Post is not thoughtful or substantive. |
| Connections to Content | Post includes obvious and direct connections to competency content; May include direct/indirect quotes and references the content from the competency. | Post includes connections to competency content; Includes direct quotes, indirect quotes, or references the content from the competency. | Post does not include any obvious connections to content. Does not use any direct/indirect quotes or references. | Post does not include any connections to content. Does not use any direct/indirect quotes or references. |
| Originality | Post is original and demonstrates an independent thought process that is creative and individualized. Post adds value by raising novel points or providing new perspectives. | Post is original and may demonstrate an independent thought process that is somewhat creative and individualized. Post may contain novel points or perspectives. | Post is similar to other resources; may not demonstrate an independent thought process. | Post has identical parts from other resources; does not demonstrate an independent thought process. |
| Writing Mechanics | Post is concise and clearly written in an academic tone; Sentences are complete; spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct. | Post is clearly written; There may be a few minor errors in sentence structure grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. | Post is somewhat clearly written; There may be errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation that affect readability. | Post is not written clearly; Includes many errors in sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. |
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