Assignment leadership

Assignment Title Leadership Decision-Making Simulation in Vocational Administration Purpose To assess students ability to apply leadership theoriesto complex, real-world vocational administration challenges. Scenario You are a vocational administrator overseeing a workforce training program funded through multiple sources. Enrollment has declined, staff morale is low, and a new policy requirement has increased reporting demands. Industry partners are pushing for rapid changes, while staff express resistance. Student Tasks You must: 1 Diagnose the challenge (technical vs. adaptive) 2 Select a leadership approach (transformational, adaptive, distributed, or combination) 3 Justify leadership decisions using theory 4 Explain anticipated outcomes and risks 5 Reflect on alternative leadership choices Format: 56 pages, APA style Written as an administrative decision memo LEADERSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT + REFLECTION RUBRIC (150 Points) Criterion 1: Leadership Self-Assessment Analysis (30 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2730) Insightful analysis of leadership tendencies with strong self-awareness Proficient (2426) Clear identification of leadership traits with moderate reflection Developing (2123) Limited analysis; surface-level insight Unsatisfactory (020) Minimal or inaccurate self-assessment Criterion 2: Application of Leadership Theory (35 pts) Level Description Exemplary (3235) Effectively applies leadership theory to personal and professional context Proficient (2831) Appropriate application with limited depth Developing (2427) Weak or inconsistent application Unsatisfactory (023) Little or no theory application Criterion 3: Reflection on Decision-Making (35 pts) Level Description Exemplary (3235) Thoughtful reflection on leadership decisions and consequences Proficient (2831) Reflection present but limited Developing (2427) Descriptive rather than analytical Unsatisfactory (023) Minimal or absent reflection Criterion 4: Professional Writing & Organization (25 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2325) Clear, professional, APA-compliant writing Proficient (2022) Minor errors Developing (1719) Multiple writing issues Unsatisfactory (016) Does not meet graduate standards Criterion 5: Ethical and Contextual Awareness (25 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2325) Demonstrates ethical judgment and contextual awareness Proficient (2022) Acknowledges ethical considerations Developing (1719) Limited awareness Unsatisfactory (016 Ethics not addressed