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Edinburgh Napier University
Coursework Assignment
Management and Organisational Change HRM11417
TR3 2019-0
Assignment Brief
Part One:
According to Rollinson (2010), who cites Vroom, ‘task performance’ does not rely solely on motivation.
Required:
Critically evaluate the use of motivation theories in contemporary business to determine their effectiveness in improving employee task performance.
Part one and part two are equally weighted
Part Two:
“Soft systems approaches to change emphasize not just the content and control of change but also the process by which change comes about. They require consideration of the cultural and political aspects of organisations as much as the structure and systems”. (Senior and Fleming: 2006).
Required:
Determine in what situations it is either appropriate or inappropriate to employ soft system methodologies.
Part two and part one are equally weighted
MOC HRM11417 Coursework assignment TR3 2019-0
Edinburgh Napier University
Assignment Considerations
General
It can be good practice in your preparations for each part to undertake a number of activities.
These include:
- Do not repeat the question, merely state Part A or Part B at the top of the respective response.
- Establishing key issues/areas raised by the question
- Defining fundamental terms
- Describing contextual information e.g. background to topic and its significance and/or interesting statistical data
- Identifying, explaining in detail and cross-comparing relevant concepts, models and theoretical approaches
- Applying concepts to contemporary issues within business settings
- Applying models/theories to workplace/organisation/industry examples and/or evaluating the practical application of models/theories
- Drawing parallels between theory and practice
- Evaluating relative merits and drawbacks of opposing academic viewpoints with a view to building independent opinions
- Formulating balanced, persuasive independent arguments based on academic evidence and judgement
- Stating a clear, overall answer to the question
Part One Particular consideration may be given to:
- Assessing the context, which may include factors such as: Industry, Organisational age, Organisational size, Et. al.
- Definitions, examples and theories surrounding motivation from a range of sources.
- Analyse at least two observable practices which have been adopted by organisations which has been designed to enhance ‘task performance’.
- Critique how the given theories may work, in practice. You should consider the practice in different workplaces, industries and reasons for change.
- Furthermore, you should explore the advantages and disadvantages of the theories presented in obtaining enhanced organisational effectiveness.
- It is important to use appropriate references for the facts given; through application of the APA 6th Ed Referencing system.
Part Two Particular consideration may be given to:
- Analyse the practice of organisational change methodology by discussion of the differences between the soft and hard systems models of change.
- Analyse how these models might work by exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the theories presented.
- Critically analyse the factors that should be taken into account when considering hard systems approaches to change.
- It is important to draw a parallel between the theory and practice and use appropriate references for the facts given through application of the APA 6th Ed Referencing system.
MOC HRM11417 Coursework assignment TR3 2019-0
Edinburgh Napier University
Assignment Guidance
Word count and presentation: You are required to submit an essay-type assignment not exceeding 4,000 words (excluding references). The essay should be divided in two parts, separating your response to Part One and Part Two. Each part should provide an introduction, a main section (with sub-sections) a conclusion and a reference list. If using tables/images provide labels and sources. Write in a suitable academic style.
Submission: Your individual assignment should be submitted by 11.59pm [UK time] on 21st August 2020 via the Turnitin submission link. Your file name should provide your matriculation number, taking the format of 40xxxxxx MOC. Your name should NOT appear.
Weighting: The assignment accounts for 90% of your overall mark on this module. Parts one and two of the assignment are weighted equally.
Referencing: Follow the APA 6th Ed. referencing system throughout. Provide a separate reference list for Part One and Part Two. All references provided in your list should link to a corresponding within text citation.
Avoid plagiarism: Always provide a reference to support your arguments, ensuring that you cite all sources you draw ideas from and that you attribute any quotes appropriately to the author. Turnitin software may be used to detect plagiarism.
Plagiarism is considered a breach of academic conduct regulations, dealt with in accordance with the University’s Student Disciplinary Regulations and Academic Conduct: Code of Practice for Staff and Students. Please see the following website for further advice and information on avoiding plagiarism. This website includes advice on how to avoid plagiarism in your work and links to pages with online tutorials and information on referencing: http://www.ed.napier.ac.uk/plagiarism/infoStudents.htm
Fit to Sit If you believe that you have grounds to request an extension, or deferral, please visit https://my.napier.ac.uk/Student-Administration/Extenuating%20Circumstances/Pages/Extenuating-Circumstances.aspx
and check out the University’s ‘Fit to Sit’ policy.
MOC HRM11417 Coursework assignment TR3 2019-0
Edinburgh Napier University
Marking DISTINCTION – 75 to 100% PASS – 50 to 74% FAIL – 0 to 49% Criteria Presentation Effective essay or report style Effective essay or report style Poor essay or report style and layout with neat legible and lay out; neat legible and lay out; untidy and 10% presentation; correct spelling; presentation; occasional difficult to read; much grammar and punctuation spelling errors; grammar and incorrect spelling; poor accurate; meaning clear and punctuation are mainly grammar and punctuation; fluid with an articulate academic accurate; meaning coherent meaning unclear; language writing style. and generally fluent writing lacks fluency. style. Evidence of Demonstrates considerable Demonstrates some ability to Knowledge and reading and knowledge of relevant literature identify and link together understanding appears research with the ability to draw on less information from a range of incomplete or superficial; obvious sources and go beyond appropriate sources. demonstrates little ability to 35% these to new Arguments are clearly stated link and integrate knowledge insights/perspectives. Effectively and there is some evidence of from a range of areas or to underpins thorough and original knowledge of current develop coherent arguments. arguments with appropriate developments. literature. Coherence Thorough analysis of chosen Analysis of chosen topic has Analysis of the chosen topic of argument topic, identifying a range of clearly taken place and a range is superficial and limited in relevant issues, which includes of relevant issues are scope. Limited evidence of 35% some less obvious matters. identified. Some evidence of integration of theory with little Highly developed integration of integration of theory with understanding of issues theory with in-depth understanding of issues related related to organisational understanding of issues related to organisational practice practice (including from within to organisational practice (including from within own own organisation if (including from within own organisation if relevant/appropriate); inability organisation if relevant/appropriate). to critique research findings, relevant/appropriate). Demonstrates some ability to and fails to appreciate the Demonstrates highly developed critique research findings, importance of appropriate ability to critique research appreciating the importance of methodologies. Conclusions findings, appreciating the appropriate methodologies. show little understanding of importance of appropriate Conclusions show general realities of HRM practice and methodologies. Reaches appreciation of dynamics of recommendations are conclusions which show insight HRM practice and some immediate & “short term” into the dynamics of HRM strategic issues are addressed. rather than strategic. practice and have a clear strategic focus. Conclusion Offers an excellent summation Includes a summation of key Introduces new material; fails of main arguments and provides points previously assessed; to provide a summary of 15% an answer to the propositions attempts to include an answer arguments; posed. to the propositions posed. Fails to answer the propositions posed. Bibliography Inclusion of extensive Evidence of appropriate Literature either not consulted appropriate and current literature, which is accurately or is not relevant to the 5% literature which is accurately integrated into the text; most discussion; citation method integrated into the text; all sources acknowledged; very poorly and/or not used. citations acknowledged; recognised citation method recognised citation method used used consistently. consistently.
MOC HRM11417 Coursework assignment TR3 2019-0
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QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. 50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. The can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. 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