4HURM005W People and Organisations

4HURM005W People and Organisations Assessment Two (due 12 April 2018 13.00): Essay worth 75% of the overall module mark. This document describes the requirements for Assessment Two. Assessment Two should be divided as follows: a) Reflection on your tutor feedback from the first assessment and contribution of module to your learning goals this semester.(500 words) b) Essay plan (approx 500 words). This will be looked at during the seminar session in week 11 and given some peer and tutor feedback) c) Essay (from above plan): word count approx 2,000 words. This second assessment continues from the first piece of assessment with a ‘patchwork’ ethos or approach started in assessment one: The essence of a patchwork is that it consists of a variety of small sections, each of which is complete in itself, and that the overall unity of these component sections, although planned in advance, is finalized retrospectively, when they are ‘stitched together’ Winter (2003: 112). In assessment Two we ask you to submit a piece of work which has three parts as above, which are separate but connected in the learning aims. The first two parts (a) reflection on your tutor feedback and contribution of the module to your learning goals this semester (b)essay plan, are designed to help you work towards, and gain a better mark, in the (c)essay. They are the three stages towards the essay; all of which must be fulfilled and all must be included in your final piece of work you upload to Turnitinand which we hope will be useful to you. You should upload them as one document and it is the essay which will be given a mark according to the criteria below. a) Reflection: on your tutor feedback from first assessment and a final review of your learning on the module (500 words). This continues the theme and practice of reflection started for assessment one by looking at reflection for development. Your reflectionshould indicate how the feedback and learning from the first piece of assessment has been used to prepare the final essay. To do that you should list TWO aspects of your writing and learning which you wish to improve upon and detail how you have started to and plan to address these. Please comment on how you have used the tutor feedback constructivelyand your time in this module to learn about the transition to higher education and to aid preparation for your essay/assessment 2. It should also include a final review paragraph which considers how the learning on the module has helped you to work towards your learning goals for this semester. This part will not be given a mark but it is compulsory to include it and we know that it can help you in your studies. b) Essay plan (500 words) This draft essay plan will be discussed in the seminars in weeks 9 and 11 and given peer feedback and some tutor guidance. It is aimed at improving the structure and development of your arguments in your essay (something we have found students can find difficult). You can use any presentation you wish (linear, mind map, etc), as the aim is for you to gain peer feedback at the seminar and through this to improve the final essay. The essay plan will not be given a mark but it is compulsory to include it as part of the assessment submission and it is a vital stage in effective academic writing. It will help you to improve your essay style, which will help you gain higher marks in discursive subjects. c) Essay (2,000 words) This is worth 75% of your final module mark and will be assessed and given a mark according to the criteria listed above, i.e The assessment will look at to what extent you have shown an ability to: • Outline relevant concepts/ideasand theoriescovered fromthe field oforganisationalbehaviour; • Demonstrate relevant knowledge from reading and research; • Write clearly, effectively and concisely in an essay format and usesources/referencesappropriately; • Describe and apply some of the organisational behaviour theories and writers, whichhaveinfluenced ourthinking aboutindividualsinorganisations; forexample inrelationtoperception, stress, motivation, structures, personality, organisational structures or leadership; Final essay of 2000 words (+/-10% of word count - excluding reference and bibliography list at end). You must keep your work within the word limit or penalties apply. Please note that you should make reference to reading you have done when answering the questions. Choose ONE of the following essay questions to answer: 1).What sources of stress are detailed in Cary Cooper’s interviews (see Blended learning lecture material for week 6) and why do these matter?. For each one, suggest how employees themselves can best develop resilience against stress. 2) Using information about a business leader of your choice and with reference to at least one of the key leadership theories, assess what makes a good leader, and how significant leaders really are to the success of an organization." 3) Explore the differences between extrinsic, intrinsic, and social factors of motivation. For each one, give examples of the types of rewards employers might offer that are likely to be attractive to undergraduate students who have just left University. 4)‘Effective communication is an important part of organisational success, but does not always take place flawlessly’. Discuss this statement, using theory/literature to consider what steps we can all take to ensure that communications in organisations are effective and less open to misinterpretation. Grading indication for final essay (worth 75% of module mark) 70+ Most of the following: Clear evidence of independent and original thinking in arguments and analysis; evidence of wide or in-depth reading/research to support points made; wide or deep understanding of relevant concepts, writers and ideas; mastery of academic style; fluently written and very well-argued essay. Assessment format: The required format for the presentation of your assessment is as follows: Cover Front page to show: Student name, Student ID registration number, Module code/title, Full assignment title, Seminar leader’s name, Due date. Assessment Two should be divided as follows: a) Reflection on your tutor feedback from the first assessment and contribution of module to your learning goals this semester. (500 words) b) Essay plan (approx 500 words). c) Essay (from above plan): word count approx 2,000 words. Choose ONE of the following essay questions to answer: 1). What sources of stress are detailed in Cary Cooper’s interviews (see Blended learning lecture material for week 6) and why do these matter?. For each one, suggest how employees themselves can best develop resilience against stress. 2) Using information about a business leader of your choice and with reference to at least one of the key leadership theories, assess what makes a good leader, and how significant leaders really are to the success of an organization." 3) Explore the differences between extrinsic, intrinsic, and social factors of motivation. For each one, give examples of the types of rewards employers might offer that are likely to be attractive to undergraduate students who have just left University. 4) ‘Effective communication is an important part of organisational success, but does not always take place flawlessly’. Discuss this statement, using theory/literature to consider what steps we can all take to ensure that communications in organisations are effective and less open to misinterpretation.