Management of the Internal Environment   Assignment Number and Weighting One of Two

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109SAM   Assignment Title
         
    Module Leader
     
Submission through Turnitin ONLY    

Assessment Information

The overall aim of the module is to introduce concepts of management in a business context. This module will explore the basic theories related to contemporary management, roles, settings, structures and interactions. This module will examine the practice of organisational behaviour, including motivation and organisational culture. Focus will include interactions of management, leaders, teams and communities.

The module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of why individuals within a business context interact or react as they do in given scenarios or situations. Students should develop analytical skills and critical thinking in order to understand the dynamics and complexities of relationships in organisations.

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcome and accounts for 50% of the overall module mark.

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how management can influence behaviour.
  2. Evaluate contemporary management concepts within the organisational context.
  3. Critique, challenge and apply organisational concepts from an applied management perspective.

This assignment is an individual assignment. This assignment requires you to submit a 2,000 word original essay.

The essay will answer the following question:

‘Bureaucracy can be good for business and can support efficiency in organisations’. Discuss this statement and justify, using appropriate theory and examples, whether or not you agree with this statement

You should include in your work three relevant academic quotations, and your essay should be based on five key academic sources, each of which should be cited no more than three times. All such content should be correctly referenced – see “Plagiarism” overleaf.

Word Count

There will be a penalty of a deduction of 10% of the mark (after internal moderation) for work exceeding the word limit by 10% or more.

The word limit includes quotations, but excludes the final reference list and appendices.

Criteria for Assessment

This table details the weightings of the six criteria by which your work will be assessed.

Criteria Proportion of  overall module mark
1.      Content (and Learning Outcomes) 25%
2.      Knowledge and understanding/application of theory 50%
3.      Evidence of reading, use of resources and research 15%
4.      Accurate citations and referencing 5%
5.      Presentation, grammar and spelling 5%
        Total 100%

 

Please refer to the general Marking Scheme below for information on how work is assessed and graded.

How to submit your assessment

Your coursework will be given a zero mark if you do not submit a copy through Turnitin. Please take care to ensure that you have fully submitted your work.

All work submitted after the submission deadline without a valid and approved reason (see below) will be given a mark of zero.

The University wants you to do your best. However we know that sometimes events happen which mean that you can’t submit your coursework by the deadline – these events should be beyond your control and not easy to predict.  If this happens, you can apply for an extension to your deadline for up to two weeks, or if you need longer, you can apply for a deferral, which takes you to the next assessment period (for example, to the resit period following the main Assessment Boards). You must apply before the deadline.

You will find information about the process and what is or is not considered to be an event beyond your control at https://share.coventry.ac.uk/students/Registry/Pages/Deferrals-and-Extension.aspx

Students MUST keep a copy and/or an electronic file of their assignment.

Checks will be made on your work using anti-plagiarism software and approved plagiarism checking websites.

GUIDELINES AND BACKGROUND TO THIS ASSIGNMENT

Plagiarism

As part of your study you will be involved in carrying out research and using this when writing up your coursework. It is important that you correctly acknowledge someone else’s writing, thoughts or ideas and that you do not attempt to pass this off as your own work.  Doing so is known as plagiarism.  It is not acceptable to copy from another source without acknowledging that it is someone else’s writing or thinking. This includes using paraphrasing as well as direct quotations. You are expected to correctly cite and reference the works of others. The Centre for Academic Writing provides documents to help you get this right. If you are unsure, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/caw.  You can also check your understanding of academic conduct by completing the Good Academic Practice quiz available on Moodle.

Moodle includes a plagiarism detection system and assessors are experienced enough to recognise plagiarism when it occurs. Copying another student’s work, using previous work of your own or copying large sections from a book or the internet are examples of plagiarism and carry serious consequences. Please familiarise yourself with the CU Harvard Reference Style (on Moodle) and use it correctly to avoid a case of plagiarism or cheating being brought.  Again, if you are unsure, please contact the Centre for Academic Writing, your Academic Personal Tutor or a member of the course team.

Return of Marked Work

You can expect to have marked work returned to you after 15 working days. If for any reason there is a delay you will be kept informed. Marks and feedback will be provided online. As always, marks will have been internally moderated only, and will therefore be provisional; your mark will be formally agreed later in the year once the external examiner has completed his / her review.

Marking and Assessment Scheme = See Attached

109SAM Essay – Marking and Assessment Scheme

  Marks Below 40% Marks in the range 40– 49% Marks in the range 50– 9% Marks in the range 60– 69% Marks 70% and above
Outcomes 25%

 

( content and learning outcomes)

 This work does not meet the learning outcomes of the module. The work demonstrates little or no understanding of the task requirements, and little insight into the content of the module

 

 An adequate ability to meet the learning outcomes but perhaps only marginally, and without confidence. A great deal of further work is required, and some aspects of the tasks appear to be misunderstood A commitment to meeting the objectives and learning outcomes set within the module. Learning Objectives are met, but not always confidently.  The work may display some misunderstandings and flaws in the thought process Evidence of a competent level of work.  Learning objectives are met, but there is the suggestion that some further work could be beneficial.  There is clear evidence of a desire to master the tasks defined within the module. Articulate, generally persuasive and at the higher end exceptional levels of work. Learning objectives are fully met and perhaps exceeded. There is clear evidence of an ability to master the tasks defined within the module.
Knowledge (50%)

 

Application of theory to examples

 The analysis   presented lacks character, definition and potential for development. The concepts are outlined in an unconvincing fashion.

 

 Ideas have been produced but tend to be lacking in strong character. Whilst an analytical outline is apparent, it may be only partially convincing

 

 Some ideas show good definition, others may lack clarity of intent. The outline is generally convincing, though there may be misgivings about one or more aspects Clearly defined ideas are evident. A convincing analysis is produced, though there may be some feeling that the material’s potential is not fully realized. Very convincing analysis – the material is used to its full potential.
Resources (15%)

 

Evidence of wider reading,  use of resources and research

 The use of resources including course presentations or workbooks is mostly unsatisfactory or lacking in imagination.  The derivative elements clearly outweigh the more individual ones Generally satisfactory use of resources, including course presentations and  workbooks. But there are  also a number of examples of mis – or poorly directed use of resources.

The derivative elements clearly outweigh the more individual ones

 

 Relevant resources well used, but there may be a few miscalculations.

Some indication of an academic voice may be present, but a good deal of this is clearly derivative

 Very competent use of relevant resources

Distinctive ideas are present. Your work will make generalised reference to some appropriate additional sources.

 Imaginative and assured use of relevant resources.

Strong and characterful ideas are evident. Clear signs of a distinctive academic voice are present. Your work will draw on several appropriately chosen sources

 

 

Language  (5%)

 

Quality of language, presentation of material, other grammar and spelling considerations

 

 There is little evidence of an organised approach to your work

 

The structure of the material presented does not support a clear understanding of the content. Your work will demonstrate a low level of understanding in the use of written English to persuade and articulate. Your work will contain numerous grammatical and spelling inaccuracies. Your work will be unclear, perhaps rambling and unconvincing

 Your work will show evidence of preparation and thought. The structure of your work will be adequate, though at times may lack organisation and thought.

Adequate use of written English to persuade and articulate. Your work will contain numerous grammatical and spelling inaccuracies.

 

Your work will be unclear, perhaps lacking in detail and confidence

 

 The structure of your work will be generally of a good standard but will demonstrate little more than a basic level of understanding as to how structure can support understanding. A commitment to using written English to persuade and articulate. Your work will contain some grammatical and spelling inaccuracies.

 

Your work will be reasonably clear, detailed, convincing and succinct

 

 You will show evidence of an organised approach to the structure of the content of your work and in the flow and display of materials and supporting information. Convincing use of written English to persuade and articulate. Your work will contain few grammatical and spelling inaccuracies.

 

Your work will be clear, detailed, convincing and succinct

 The work displays a consistently clear and coherent structure, designed to fully support any viewer of the information in their complete understanding of the contents. Consistently clear, demonstrating a confident use of written English to persuade and articulate. Your work will contain minimal grammatical and spelling inaccuracies.

Your work will be very clear, detailed, convincing and succinct
Referencing (5%)

 

Accurate citations and referencing

 The use of references, citations and quotations is mostly unsatisfactory. There is little evidence of an organised approach to your referencing and use of sources. An adequate ability to meet the needs of referencing but perhaps only marginally, and without confidence.

A great deal of further work is required, and some aspects of the use of sources and materials appear to be misunderstood

 Relevant resources are referenced and cited correctly, but there may be a few errors. Very competent use of relevant resources, referenced correctly, including in-text citations and quotations. Assured use of relevant sources, including correct referencing, citations and quotations throughout.