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General Guidelines: (i) This paper comprises two types of questions: Short Answer Type and Multiple Choice Questions. The total marks for the paper are 30. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. (ii) Short Answer Type Questions: ●These questions are numbered 3 to 4. Each question includes a specified word limit and mark allocation. ●Ensure that your answers are well-supported with relevant content from the course and suitable examples where applicable. Answers based purely on guesswork or personal opinions without support from theories or frameworks will not earn any marks. ●Irrelevant answers, off-topic responses, or duplication of information from the question paper will not receive marks. (iii) Multiple Choice Questions: ●These questions are numbered 5 to 23 and carry one mark each. ●Carefully read each question and select the most accurate option. There is only one correct answer per question. (iv) All characters, relationships, and events in the case or questions are fictitious. Any resemblance to real-life persons or events is purely coincidental. (v) Any content in this paper that is owned by authors, publishers, or copyright holders will be appropriately redacted to avoid copyright infringement. Please indicate that you have read and understood the guidelines by marking the appropriate box below: For Questions 3a, 3b, and 3c, answer based on the description provided below. This question is divided into three sub-questions. Please answer all parts. [Leadership Lessons] Leaders often navigate challenges by distinguishing between spheres of responsibility, as discussed in this course. This is similar to a framework introduced by Stephen R. Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Reflect on a personal or professional experience, identify these three spheres of responsibility, and state whether your actions reflect those of an effective leader 3 a. Sphere 1 (Answer in 50 words, 2 marks) 3 b. Sphere 2 (Answer in 50 words, 2 marks) 3 c. Sphere 3 (Answer in 50 words, 2 marks) NOTE: Your total word count should not exceed 150 words. Total marks are 6. Max Word Count : 150 Min Word Count : 0 Highlight min word : Yes Single Line Response : No Number of Rows : 10 Number Of Columns : 70 Reflect on your own academic, personal, or professional experience and answer Questions 4a and 4b. This question is divided into two sub-questions. Please answer all parts. [Systems Thinking] In complex environments, individuals often get caught in reactive cycles where short-term problem-solving takes precedence over long-term effectiveness. Systems thinking encourages the application of underlying principles, while habits influence how consistently individuals respond to such situations. 4 a. Identify and describe one systems thinking principle relevant to such a situation. Explain how this principle helps in understanding it more effectively. (Answer in 50 words, 2 marks) 4 b. Describe one systems thinking habit which makes you not react immediately but helps you to pause, reflect and then take action. Reflect on how applying this habit, along with its associated questions, could change your approach in a similar situation. (Answer in 100 words, 3 marks) NOTE: Your total word count should not exceed 150 words. Total marks are 5. Max Word Count : 150 Min Word Count : 0 Highlight min word : Yes Single Line Response : No Number of Rows : 10 Number Of Columns : 70