International People Management: Importance of Team Development in Project Management

Turnitin submission using the upload link for Final Submission, which will be provided on the Assessment

The front cover of the final submission is to only contain, and clearly identify (in this order, on separate lines): the module code and name; the student number; the word count; the total number of all figures and tables.

The objective of this assignment is to undertake an extensive range of secondary research to review both the importance of the people element and the development and benefits of team development in international project management.

Re-submission Summative Assessment: Individual written assignment of 3000 words.

·Using the previously generated country comparison research and having critically evaluated the results, compared and contrasted people management of the UK and your chosen country (Nigeria) you now need to critically review and reflect upon key theories, models and tools associated with individuals, groups, teams, management and leadership in international project-orientated contexts incorporating examples from the results of your primary research UK and your chosen comparison country. (Nigeria)

·Secondly, critically evaluate a range of options available to manage the people element of international project teams and provide an evidenced recommendation for ongoing team development and management of staff.

Delivery: academaically written, with appropriate in-text citations and supporting references an assignment of 3,000 words.  To include a 200 word abstract (not included in the word count), introduction, critical review of theoretical elements, cultures and team building from two countries.

The assingment will be submitted and assessed electronically and addresses Module Learning Outcomes listed below.

Throughout the Module there are discussions on aspects of international people management. In order to further equip you with topic specific knowledge and understanding, and help you develop your intellectual skills and abilities in this subject, you will expect that some elements in your paper will be informed by material issued by credible, relevant, professional institutes within Project Management (e.g. https://www.apm.org.uk/, http://www.ipma.world/, https://www.pmi.org/) as these organisations will be useful in highlighting current issues and offering supporting information.

It is envisaged that by undertaking such independent preliminary research, this may act as a prelude, generating future research interest which could be further developed individually, or in collaboration with peers or academic staff at the end of the module.

The paper is to be properly structured and supported through ‘academic’ research using appropriate and quality references which are cited correctly throughout. It is to conclude with an effective summary recording what is now ‘known’ in these selected areas. A separate references list must also be provided at the end of the document.

Using Country Comparison Research

Learning outcomes from the Module Descriptor/Specification:

1.Define and evaluate selected key theories and concepts associated with the main characteristics, models  and processes of International People Management.

2.Critically evaluate selected key theories and techniques associated organization, organisational structures and management processes in relation to International People Management.

Intellectual / Professional Skills & Abilities:

3.Empowered with the knowledge, skills and abilities to create, participate in and effectively lead real and virtual project-orientated teams.

4.Critically review the literature on strategic management and engage with what others have written through evaluative discourse

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA)

5.Exhibit the professional ethics characteristics of the University postgraduate student.  You will have the opportunity to reflect on how these are related to your own values and thus review your personal professional development plan.

Introduction: This will contextualise the topic of people management in a global organisation and positions the importance of people management in project teams. As well as concisely summarising and comparing global people management in order to justify the selection and importance of the chosen topic areas in the main subject matter. 5%

Relationship with existing literature: The paper should demonstrate a critical evaluation and review of the key theories, models and literature in the field, citing an appropriate range of literature from recognised academic sources. 25%

Critical and evaluative self-reflection: Consideration of self-awareness and understanding of psychological, social and cultural factors which influence behaviours in an international project team. 25%

Consideration and evaluation of options.  Criticacally evaluate the options generated and make recommendations to improve effectiveness of an international  project team. 25%

Communication and presentation: Attention should be paid to the clarity of expression and readability, including general structure and use of appropriate language and style for a professiona report. Care should be taken not to use inappropriate jargons or acronyms. 10%

General structure, formatting of the work and the references section (see below notes) in particular. 5%

For this task, full academic referencing from any sources used is to be provided in the references section at the end of the assignment using the Harvard referencing style, where correct and working hyperlinks to the original source should also be created to allow the tutor to check these sources.

In-text referencing should also be undertaken using the Harvard referencing style.

The referencing technique for the Harvard Referencing style must follow the appropriate guidance contained within either the “Cite them Right” publication (Pears and Shields, 2008), or from http://www.citethemrightonline.com/ . Both of these resources provide consistent help and information about correct referencing technique and standards. In other words, everything should be traceable to the sources used.

Further assistance with academic reading, writing and referencing is available via

Expected size of the submission:

The work should be formatted using ‘Arial’ font, of font size ‘11’, with 1.5 line spacing.

The work shall be a maximum of 3000 words (which excludes the references/bibliography section). Plus 200 word abstract.

Figures (diagrams, illustrations, photographs etc.) and tables are welcome to support the text, but must be fully incorporated into the submission, integrated and following the text that fully explains why they are exhibited. 200 words will be counted for each separate figure/table used.

The work must form a structured and coherent whole. No contents page or superfluous front matter is required. Only a basic front sheet for the submission is to be provided, that identifies the student number (not name), the total number of words used (excluding references section), and the number of figures/tables used.

Footnotes'/’Endnotes’ will be permitted, as they can offer sufficient value, providing, their use is minimal, sufficiently concise, and appropriate -  they offer only 'clarifying' information, or add 'adjacent' value to the sentences already written. In other words, they are not to be used to 'hide' words that would otherwise normally be expected to be contained within the main body of the text, and their use will be considered in accordance with the University policy regarding word limits.