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UU-MBA712-Theories of Management

Week 4 – Assessment Point 1 – Guidelines

Week 4 – Assessment Point 1: 50% of the overall module marks

Assessment Point 1

This assessment is based on the application of the history of management theory to contemporary

organisations and builds on the tutorial activities undertaken in the first half of the module. With reference

to appropriate literature and cases, critically evaluate the influence of classical and human relations

approaches in management today.

Consider what to include in the body of your project and demonstrate a sound level of text synthesis.

Essential information must be included in the body of the project and will be counted in the word count.

Extra illustrative information may be included in the appendices. Along with the recommended

readings included in this week’s section, support your paper with a minimum of three (3) resources. In

addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles of

your choice, may be included.

Your assignment will be assessed using the Writing Rubric located below of the Marking Criteria shell.

Marking criteria

Element Weight Marking

%

General presentation of the submitted work and application of APA

referencing style 10%

Content quality, analysis, and review of the literature 50%

Structure and cohesion 30%

Academic writing style 10%

Students will decide on the appropriate structure and content. However, we expect to see the following

elements:

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1. Introduction: setting the context, addressing the question, the approach to answering the question.

Set the scene for the assignment. Make sure to define the primary aim of your project in the

introduction.

2. Main body: Present and discuss the issues of the topic. Demonstrate in-depth critical examination

and discuss evidence of independent research on the topic. Search the related literature using a variety

of sources such as textbooks, academic and scientific journals. Organise and structure your work so

that the reader can follow the line of the argument. Link the paragraphs by using linking words.

a. Review of relevant classical and human relations theories, identifying key themes or factors.

There is no expectation to review all theories comprehensively within the scope of a 3,000-

word assignment. However, we expect you to demonstrate an understanding of some of the

principal theoretical contributions, supported by literature and wider reading.

b. Cases or examples: you should identify recent or contemporary examples of the influence of

classical and human relations approaches in organisations – using the themes or factors

discussed in your review of the literature.

c. Identify relevant practices, policies, and approaches of organisations; these should be suitably

evidenced. For example, classical and human relations approaches to management have

different conceptions of motivation, incentives and rewards, ways of organising work and

tasks etc. How are these reflected in company policies?

d. To help guide your search, you may want to think of industry sectors and then select

companies, for example, the automotive industry – Volkswagen; Information Technology –

Google.

3. Conclusions: bring together your main points; address the main question, i.e. evaluate the influence

of classical and human relations approaches in management today. The conclusion section is an

integral part of every project. Writing a good concluding paragraph can be challenging. Restate your

thesis and summarise your main points of evidence for the reader. Similarly to the introduction

section, the conclusion should be interesting! The conclusion should summarise the main points of

your assignment. Implications: Demonstrate what you have learned from your assignment by

addressing the central question and adequately summarise the findings of your research.

The following points should be noted for this part of the assessment:

● This is an individual assessment, not a group task.

● Your project should be submitted on the due date (i.e. Sunday of Week 4) by 11.59 p.m. (23.59 hours)

VLE (UTC) time at the latest. To submit your assignment, please use the submission link titled

“Assessment Point 1” that is located in Week 4 on the VLE page of your module.

● Literature should be sourced from a range of journal articles and textbooks. A limited range of

readings will be made available.

● The word count is 3000 words +/- 10%. This does not include the reference list and any appendices

the assignment may include.

● Accurate referencing of sources is crucial in this coursework. The referencing system used in this

module is the APA Reference system. Please make sure you are familiar with this. Marks will be

deducted for inaccurate referencing.

● Academic Integrity: Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by completing their own

work, assignments, and other assessment exercises. Submission of work from another person, whether

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it is from printed sources or someone other than the student; previously graded papers; papers

submitted without proper citations; or submitting the same paper to multiple courses without the

knowledge of all instructors involved can result in a failing grade. Incidents involving academic

dishonesty will be reported to university officials for appropriate sanctions. Furthermore, students

must always submit work that represents their original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in

an assignment or assessment submission do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, all

relevant sources must be cited along with the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas

that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether

copyrighted or not and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication

originates from an identifiable source.

● The assessment must be submitted electronically via “Turnitin.”