Post-Covid shifts: social - cultural

Exploring Social, Cultural, and Technological Shifts in a Post-Covid Transformation

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Assessment Brief

The business world was catapulted into turbulence and uncertainty in March 2020 when the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and companies were forced almost immediately into considering new methods of working.

This situation provides an opportunity for us to interrogate the future of work in a world changed by the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

You are asked to write a single, individual essay (3000 words) in response to the question exploring the influential social, cultural and technological shifts happening today that are likely to shape the world of work in a post-Covid transformation.

Leadership

For senior executives, supervisors and middle managers, the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic will require a range of leadership skills.

What are the key styles and behaviours leaders may need to have in the context of the “new normal”, when employees work remotely from each other?

Grade	Mark	Theory & Literature	Analysis	Critical Evaluation
Distinction	100	Synthesises disparate literatures with confidence to offer a new way of seeing an issue or context.	A perceptive and intellectually nuanced integration of theory and practice that demonstrates independent thought.	Assignment demonstrates a creative and engaged command of the literature and the issues in context such that new contributions to knowledge are considered possible.
	95
	85
	78	Draws on a wide range of relevant literature Arguments are nuanced and well supported by a variety of literatures. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of relevant theories and concepts Conclusions are reasoned and justified by evidence.	An insightful and perceptive analysis that demonstrates both the depth and breadth of the issue. Excellent integration of theory into practice such that new contributions to knowledge are emergent. Excellent examples provided to illustrate nuanced issues	Excellent evidence of sound judgement based on supported arguments. Addresses assignment brief in full Logical, nuanced and complex argument presented. Sense is made of the issues identified with the support of relevant literatures.
	75
	72

Grade	Mark	Theory & Literature	Analysis	Critical Evaluation
Merit	68	Draws on a good range of relevant literature. Arguments are presented logically and coherently within a clear structure. Demonstrates a good knowledge of relevant theories and concepts	Good levels of analysis demonstrated which lead to a perceptive analysis of the issues. Good integration of theory into practice. Good number of relevant examples provided.	Good evidence of sound judgement based on supported arguments. Addresses assignment brief Logical argument presented. Consistent attempts to make sense of the issues identified with the support of relevant literatures
	65
	62

Grade	Mark	Theory & Literature	Analysis	Critical Evaluation
Pass	58	Draws on an adequate range of relevant literature Arguments are supported by a variety of literatures. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of relevant theories and concepts	Adequate levels of analysis demonstrated but with some lapses into descriptions or practice. Adequate use of theory to makes sense of practice. Adequate number and/or depth of examples provided	Adequate evidence of sound judgement based on supported arguments. Adequately addresses assignment brief Adequate logic but argument can sometimes be difficult to follow Adequate attempt to make sense of the issues identified with the support of relevant literatures.
	55
	52

Grade	Mark	Theory & Literature	Analysis	Critical Evaluation
Fail	48	Demonstrates an inadequate knowledge of key theories and concepts Meagre or inadequate use of supporting materials and literatures Limited evidence of reading	No analysis but descriptive of practice. Minimal links between theory and practice Irrelevant or obscure examples provided.	Little recognition of the demands of the assignment Fails to address the assignment brief in full No obvious structure or argument presented Unsupported assertions and value judgements made
	45
	42
	30	No evidence that the most basic course material has been understood No evidence of reading Irrelevant material cited.	No evidence of understanding of underlying principles and argument bears no relevance to the question. Irrelevant or no examples provided. No attempt to link theory and practice.	No recognition of the demands or scope of the assignment Complete misunderstanding of the issues No obvious argument Unsupported assertions and value judgements made.
	15
	0