Difference between Organisational Learning and a Learning Organisation

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO1: Evaluate the importance of organisational Learning and Development.

LO2: Critically appraise Learning Development theories, models and practices.

Assignment Brief:

The purpose of this assignment is to critically analyse the difference between organisational learning and a learning organisation 

Secondary Research Level HE6- It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM the Bibliography should include three refereed academic journals and four academic books.

Assessment Criteria

< 40% (Fail) Unsatisfactory Performance

There are deficiencies or omissions in the level of discussion and scope of the literature relating to the study of Learning and Development. There is incomplete presentation, inaccurate citing and referencing showing limited research and study skills. The written style lacks fluency and comprehension. There is a poor grasp of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models. The work shows little or no analysis of the key issues, concepts and frameworks relating to Learning and Development. There is poor integration of these areas in relation to the question set.

40 to 49% (III Class) Work of Satisfactory Quality

The work demonstrates a basic understanding supported by only a limited discussion of the literature relating to the study of Learning and Development. The presentation is coherent, although there are some omissions in the text in terms of the citing and referencing used revealing a rudimentary grasp of the research and study skills required. There is limited if any integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to Learning and Development. There is poor reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.

50 to 59% (IIii Class) Work of Good Quality

There is broad understanding supported by good discussion of the literature relating to the study of Learning and Development. The presentation is fairly fluent, with appropriate citing and referencing displayed revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to Learning and Development. This is supported by elementary reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.

60 to 69% (IIi Class) Work of Very Good Quality

The work demonstrates a very good understanding supported by a wide discussion of the literature relating to the study of Learning and Development. The presentation is fluent and well written, with accurate citing and referencing displayed revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is clear integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to Learning and Development. This is supported by thoughtful reflection and evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.

70% + (I Class) Work of Exceptional Quality

There is excellent conceptual understanding supported by a comprehensive discussion of the literature relating to the study of Learning and Development. The presentation is fluent, concise and extremely well written, with accurate citing and referencing displayed revealing an acceptable standard of the research and study skills required. There is very effective integration and analysis of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and models relating to Learning and Development. This is supported by thoughtful and incisive reflection and comprehensive evaluation of the key issues and themes introduced.

Demonstrates an excellent knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level.

Demonstrates the ability to identify and critically appraise the most important issues, themes and questions.

Demonstrates a very good knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates the ability to identify and critically appraise key issues, themes and questions.

Demonstrates a good knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level through the identification and critical appraisal of some key issues, themes and questions.

Demonstrates an adequate knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level. An attempt is made to critically appraise some key issues, themes and questions.

Demonstrates weaknesses in knowledge of theory and practice for this level. Key issues and themes not identified or appraised.