People work and organization

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

People, Work and Organisations/Work in Context, HRM4009-B

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COURSEWORRK BRIEF

This is an individual coursework (50% of the total mark) assessment.

Select only one question (Maximum of 2500 words)

1. Assessment                

These questions are principally based upon learning from week 1 to Week 11, although it also draws upon learning from across the whole HRM4009-B module

• To obtain a Distinction grade (70 – 100 %) students must present clear/fundamental answer to the question. Demonstrating their essential understanding of the nature of topic selected.

To do so, students should:

• Excellent and coherent structure, thoughts and ideas clearly expressed, and fluent academic writing.
• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the relevant theories
• Demonstrate critical analysis and coverage of the relevant issues
• Evaluate the issues raised
• Synchronise both theory and practice
• Demonstrate methodological understanding for the research paper
• Provide critical example/s to support your main argument/s

• To obtain a Merit grade (60 – 69 %) students must present clear/fundamental answer to the question. Demonstrating their essential understanding of the nature of the topic selected;

To do so, students should:

• Very good, careful and logical structure with good spelling, grammar, and academic writing style
• Very clear and appropriate demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the relevant theory and research to address the topic
• Obvious and subtle issues dealt with very good application of theory
• Good evaluation, critical judgement and problem solving
• Provide some good examples to support your main argument/s

• To obtain a Pass grade (40 – 59%) students must present satisfactory answer to the question. Demonstrating a satisfactory understanding of the nature of the topic selected.

To do so, students should;

• Satisfactory presentation and structure with a reasonable degree of coherence and structure. Reasonable spelling and grammar. Some attempt at academic style.
• Reasonable demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the literature with some consistency to academic reference
• Identifies obvious issues only, good application of theory.
• Reasonable evaluation, critical judgment and problem solving.

Select only one question (Maximum of 2500 words)

1. “If you want people to do a good job, give them a good job to do”. Discuss.

2. Discuss the view that “mangers do efficiency” while leaders create change in organisations.

3. Henry Mintzberg argued in 1981 that bureaucracy remained an indispensable organisational form. To what extent can the same be said today?

4. “Long-term organisational success depends heavily on social capital, which means that companies need to build a reputation for honesty and fairness”. Explain how organisational culture might help in this process.

5. “Conflict is an ever present feature of workplace relations”. Discuss.