Assignment Brief
Assignment Brief
| Module Title: | Managing People | Module Code: | 5BUS1037 |
| Assignment Format & Maximum Word count | INDIVIDUAL Essay maximum 2,000 words | Assignment Weighting: | 70% |
| Coursework Submission: | Time: 21.00 pm Date:Friday6th November 2020 Method: Oneelectronic submission |
Coursework return Date returned to students: | 4th December 2020 |
| Module leaders | Kerry McKay& Will Atkinson | First marker | |
| Internal Moderator | Approved ☐ Date: |
Module Board name | |
| External Examiner | Approved ☐ Date: |
Module Board date |
| Assessment Criteria |
| Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding tested in this assignment: |
| · The contribution people make to organisational success;
· The main strategic approaches to people management and the links to business strategies; · The role of people management in organisations – including the line manager’s role; · The scope of people management activities/practices outlining the key characteristics and contemporary debates associated with each HR activity. · The challenges associated with managing people in organisations.
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| Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes tested in this assignment: |
| · Compare and contrast theories and models associated with people management and its related activities with practice;
· Apply knowledge to actual issues in organisations and make relevant recommendations; · Structure written work appropriately in order to communicate HRM analysis effectively; · Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
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| Transformational Opportunities |
| · Developing independent research and academic writing skills
· Opportunity for reflective learning from Assignment 1 |
| Feedback /Marking criteria for this Assignment |
| Performance will be assessed using HBS Grading Criteria and Mark scheme. Guidance for improvement will be given in writing on the Assessment Feedback Form or on the StudyNet Feedback Form within 4 weeks of submission. Please note under new regulations any late submissions are capped at minus 10% for each day/part day that they are late. For each day up to five days after the published deadline, coursework submitted late (including deferred coursework, but with the exception of referred coursework) will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 points until or unless the numeric grade reaches or is 40 (UG). |
| Detailed Brief for Individual/Group Assessment | |||||||||||
| Assignment Title: Individual Essay
Description of the assignment: This is an individual word processed essay of 2000 words (plus a Reference list set out using the Harvard referencing system) on the following question:
CHOOSE BETWEEN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ESSAY TITLES :
Research evidence suggests that the psychological contract (the PC) of Generation Y will be based on a different set of needs and expectations from other employees. Critically explore the role of the psychological contract and discuss how organisations can respond to these changing expectations.
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Examine a range of alternative methods of involving employees in decision making and discuss the benefits and challenges that these might present for an organisation. In this essay it is expected that you demonstrate your understanding of the topic and critically explore the different perspectives required for the essay you have chosen. Further information on hints and tips to help you complete this essay will be given in the lecture.
Further guidance: · Start the essay by introducing what you will explore in more detail later in the body of the essay · Then provide a clear discussion about thetopic. · Draw on literature and organisational examples to explore ways organisations respond to these topics · You must attach a reference list to your essay using the Harvard Referencing system.
Mark scheme:
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| Student Support and Guidance
· For further help, contact your module leader in their drop-in hours or by email. · Use the Grading Criteria in your Programme Handbook and mark scheme to help improve your work. · Go to CASE workshops, use the CASE website and drop-in hours www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/go/CASE/ · Academic English for Business support is available through daily drop-ins from the CASE office. See the CASE workshop timetable on the CASE main website page for details.
· Some tutors allow students to test their work using Turnitin. Guidance on submission to Turnitin via StudyNet can be found by using the following link. http://www.studynet1.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/asu.nsf/resource+library/TURNITIN+FOR+STUDENTS+2016+USER+GUIDE.pdf/$FILE/TURNITIN+FOR+STUDENTS+2016+USER+GUIDE.pdf |
| Managing People 5BUS1037 Assignment – Marking Criteria and Feedback Sheet
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| ESSAY | Presentation & structure.
Clarity and cohesion |
Use of Harvard Referencing | Content: Definitions/context/ coverage of topic. Range and mix of sources used. | Application of theories and academic models | Analysis and evaluation | ||||||||||
| 90-100
Outstanding |
Outstanding –Presentation & essay structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Articulate & fluent academic writing style No grammatical / spelling errors. Focused introduction and conclusions |
Outstanding – Standard of referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list.
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Outstanding – Exploration of topic showing excellent knowledge & understanding through the use of appropriate research.
Impressive choice and range of appropriate sources. |
Outstanding –
High level discussion of and integration of relevant theories and models
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Outstanding – Level of discussion,
analysis and critical evaluation Highly developed and focused work. |
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| 80-90
Excellent |
Excellent –Presentation & essay structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Articulate & fluent academic writing style No grammatical / spelling errors. Focused introduction and conclusions |
Excellent – Standard of referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list.
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Excellent – Exploration of topic showing excellent knowledge & understanding through the use of appropriate research.
Impressive choice and range of appropriate sources. |
Excellent –
High level discussion of and integration of relevant theories and models
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Excellent – Level of discussion,
analysis and critical evaluation Highly developed and focused work. |
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| 70-79
Very Good |
Very Good presentation & essay structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Fluent academic writing style. Very few grammatical errors & spelling mistakes. Clear introduction and conclusions |
Very Good standard of referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list. |
Very Good level of knowledge & understanding demonstrated.
Covers most relevant points & issues. Few errors / omissions in content. Wide range and mix of sources used. |
Very Good reference to theories and models shows knowledge and understanding through application.
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Very Good level of discussion, analysis
and critical evaluation with a few ideas/points which could benefit from further development. |
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| 60-69
Good |
Good presentation & essay structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Fluent academic writing style. Very few grammatical errors & spelling mistakes. Clear introduction and conclusions |
Good standard of referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list. |
Good level of knowledge & understanding demonstrated.
Covers most relevant points & issues. Few errors / omissions in content. Wide range and mix of sources used. |
Good reference to theories and models shows knowledge and understanding through application.
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Good level of discussion, analysis
and critical evaluation with a few ideas/points which could benefit from further development. |
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| 50-59
Clear Pass |
Clear presentation & essay structure with paragraphing and introduction and conclusions.
Writing is mainly clear but some spelling &/ or grammatical errors. |
Clear standard of referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list. |
Clear grasp of the topic & some of its implications presented.
Knowledge & understanding is demonstrated. Minor errors / omissions in content Mix and range of sources could be extended. |
Clear effort made to add breadth and depth through the integration of theories and models. | Clear level of discussion, analysis and
critical evaluation but more ideas/points could be addressed /developed further. |
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| 40-49
Marginal Pass |
Satisfactory… Basic essay structure.
Not always written clearly & has grammatical & / or spelling errors.
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Satisfactory… Basic referencing within text & consistent use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details shown in Reference list. |
Satisfactory… Content / level of knowledge of the topic. Addresses part of the task. Some errors / omissions in content. May benefit from further research through the use of a wider range and mix of sources. | Satisfactory. Limited integration of theories and models into the essay showing little application.
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Satisfactory… Basic evidence of discussion
plus analysis and critical evaluation with fuller development of discussion. |
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| 30-39
Marginal Fail |
Weak… Essay format, limited or poor structure.
Muddled work with many spelling & / or grammatical errors. Must see CASE
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Weak…Use of Harvard referencing system with errors & inconsistently applied. Limited referencing within the text.Limited accuracy of in-text references compared to those in the final Reference list.
Must see CASE |
Weak… Limited content / knowledge. Limited or muddled understanding of the topic/question.
Limited range and mix of sources. |
Weak…
Work needs to show better links between practical application & theory.
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Weak… Limited evidence of discussion/
analysis and critical evaluation. More discussion needed to interpret findings. |
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| 20-29 or less
Clear Fail |
Inadequate… Essay format & poor paragraphing / signposting.
Inappropriate writing style Poorly written &/or poor spelling & grammar. Must see CASE |
Inadequate… Use of Harvard referencing with many errors &/or inconsistencies.
Must see CASE |
Inadequate… Lacking in relevant content/ knowledge. Content irrelevant / inaccurate. Very limited range and mix of sources which are mainly inappropriate.
Must see CASE |
Inadequate… No effort made to integrate reference to theories and models.
Must see CASE |
Inadequate…inadequate level of discussion/analysis and critical evaluation. Descriptive.
Must see CASE |
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| 1-19
Little or Nothing of Merit |
Nothing of merit… Poorly written work, lacking structure,.
Many inaccuracies in spelling & grammar. Must see CASE |
Nothing of merit… No or little attempt to use the recommended Harvard referencing system
Must see CASE |
Nothing of merit… Unsatisfactory level of knowledge demonstrated.
Content used irrelevant / not appropriate/ to the topic. Does not meet the learning outcomes. Must see CASE |
Nothing of merit… No evidence of academic theories/models.
Must see CASE |
Nothing of merit… Unsatisfactory level of discussion/analysis/critical evaluation &/or reflection
Must see CASE |
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