the global business environment requires visionary leaders who can inspire others to fulfil strategic goals. Agile, innovative leaders who are at the forefront of current thinking need to anticipate change and respond to new challenges and trends in order to maintain stability and maximise organisational effectiveness.

Completion of this assignment will address the following learning outcomes:

1 Critically analyse contemporary issues in the field of business, management and leadership.

2 Identify and critically evaluate the impact of contemporary issues on organisations.

3 Analyse critically the impact stakeholder views have on approaches taken by organisations.