This task has been designed to allow you to demonstrate your critical understanding of some theoretical perspectives of leadership. This assessment is an analytical account of what has been published on the topic by accredited scholars and researchers.

The task has been designed as orientation to the theoretical underpinnings of leadership reflections and recommendations you will make in later assessments. It assesses the first two learning outcomes:

• be able to provide a comprehensive explanation of the role of leadership;
• be able to critically analyse, in the context of the framework of relevant theories and research, current and projected issues which impact on organisational leadership and organisational success;