Challenges in the management and leadership of international organisations

Standard Assessment Guidance

Challenges in the management and leadership of international organisations

·Students are asked to identify issues, challenges, perspectives and best practice initiatives in managing and leading people in international organisations.

·Students will be expected to conduct a literature review and analysis around the chosen topic and display clear evidence of extensive research into organisation case examples.

·It is expected that in completing the assignment students will make extensive reference to the relevant literature; any references cited must be included in a reference list at the end of the assignment, and the quality reading material will be evaluated in the assessment of the assignment.

·It is also expected that students will make extensive use of internet sources in researching information on organisation case examples and the business environment.

Feedback will normally be provided to each student within two weeks of the submission.

Standard Assessment Guidance

The following guidance is applicable to all coursework items.

1)Marks are awarded for content, quality of discussion and effective use of referencing.  Higher marks will also be awarded to students who provide strong evidence of analysis and critical evaluation of the various concepts and techniques identified and their application to real world situations.  

2)Work should include references to journal articles and other relevant publications, and should be properly laid out using the UUBS Harvard system of referencing. See the reading list in this module handbook to see how references should be cited. More detailed guidance is available in the ‘Guide to Referencing in the Harvard Style’. We encourage you to avail of the Academic Support via the Library’s Support Service, further details in the Library Support Services Section.

3)Marks will be deducted for incomplete or inaccurate referencing.

4)Students may make multiple submissions in advance of the due date to receive feedback via Turnitin on their academic writing style (similarity score) and any potential plagiarism issues.  A similarity score of less than 20% is acceptable.

5)Students must adhere to the word limit policy so as to avoid penalties as follows:

+10% - no penalty

+>10% - 20% - 5% penalty

+>20% - 30% - 10% penalty

+>30% - 40% - 15% penalty

+>40% - 50% - 20% penalty

+>50% - maximum mark of 40% UG

Section 2 Assignment - Reflective Writing Task (30%)

Students will write up a 1000 word reflection about their individual development to date with a clear focus on:

1. Change that has taken place in work and/or university that has impacted you;

2. An honest reflection of how you responded to this change, identifying positive and negative responses, where applicable;

3. Consideration of your response, what you have learned and whether/how you might respond differently when confronted by change again;

4. Future ideas and plans for your further personal and professional development

The objective of this reflective writing process is to consider the part that reflection plays in learning, understanding, and the importance of reflection to professionals. Students are aiming to achieve levels of reflection so as to produce greater depths of understanding.

Good managers are not only effective in their use of economic and technical resources, but also in their management of people. This module aims to enable students to acquire knowledge and an understanding of the core areas of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the factors which influence behaviour within organisations. This knowledge and understanding is essential for effective and efficient management practice, in particular, effectively managing, leading and developing people. Learning will be by teaching, discussion and independent study.

·Academy of Management Journal

·European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology

·European Journal of Training and Development

·Harvard Business Review

·Journal of Managerial Psychology

·Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

·Leadership and Organizational Development Journal

·The British Journal of Management

·The Leadership Quarterly

·Journal of Organizational Change Management

·Journal of Change Management

·Strategic Change

·MIT Sloan Management Revie

Critical reflection on individual responses to change, including reference to relevant background and contextual content beyond the confines of the module

Critical insightful self-analysis in relation self; good depth of reflection evident.

Insightfulness of reflection, including reference to feelings, attitudes and values; originality and creativity evident

Evidence of relevant and perceptive application of theoretical concepts to self and personal experiences encountered

Evidence supports progression, development of skills and achievement of objectives/goals