ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION

A convergence of forces is reshaping the global economy; emerging regions, such as West Africa, Brazil, China and India, have overtaken economies in the West as engines of global growth; the pace of innovation is increasing exponentially; new technologies have created new industries, disrupted old ones, and spawned communication networks of astonishing speed; and global emergencies seem to erupt at ever-shorter intervals. Any one of these developments would have a profound implication for organisations and the people who lead them. Taken together, these forces are creating a new context for leadership.

Task: With respect to the convergence of technological, political and social forces that are reshaping the international economy, determine and critique the qualities and attributes of leadership required for the successful serial entrepreneur.

Assessment criteria:

• · You must write this task as an individual research essay, following the appropriate structure (see below).
• · Analysis, application, and critique of Leadership Theories; Trait, Style, Contingency and Transformational applied to serial entrepreneurs
• · A bibliography/reference list containing at least 12 items that you have independently researched

 · Clarity of expression (grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation)

· 2500 word allowance