Management in Contemporary Contexts: Academic Essay Requirements and Submission Guidelines

Requirements for the academic essay on contemporary management and organizations

The report should be divided into appropriate sections where you discuss and apply academic literature.  It will also highlight some examples from empirical research and real-world examples to support the debate presented. A range of academic references should be drawn on to evidence your report. Your work should conform to the conventions of academic writing and be fully referenced in UWE Harvard style. There is a Frequently Asked Questions document on Blackboard containing advice and guidance on: Marking Criteria; Ideal structure; integration of literature; use of examples; approaches to evaluation. It is expected that you will read this FAQ document, and more assistance will be offered in lectures and seminars as the weeks continue. 

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions document, and the Marking Grid/Criteria, for a breakdown of what is expected from each of these areas. 

This assessment assesses the following Module Learning Outcomes:
•    Contextualise the purpose and process of Management in contemporary contexts (A & B)  
•    Have a thorough understanding of contemporary business and organisations, and an overview of the main disciplines & functions of business (B).  
•    Be able to describe and understand the nature of contemporary organisations and business activities, i.e. their management structures and challenges; and the changing environment in which these organisations operate (A & B)

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Formative feedback provides opportunities to reflect on your ongoing work and preparation for your assignment. This is given within your workshops which run every week; all students are timetabled to be able to attend one of these.  Workshops (and Academic Skills Seminars) will include some work on the assignment, this will include: how to answer the question, what is expected of you, assistance with writing, and constructing/planning your answers, so please 
•    DO attend all tutorials 
•    You can also arrange to discuss your assignment with your seminar tutor (however, we do not read drafts)

Format
All work should be word processed in 12 point font Calibri, Times New Roman or Arial and double spaced.

Please use the following file format(s): .doc / .docx (please note that files submitted in formats associated with Apple Mac computers are not able to be opened, and thus, not able to be marked. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your coursework in the appropriate format) 

•    The reference/ bibliography pages and any Appendix at the end are excluded from the word count. 
•    Appendices are not expected, if you do decide to use appendices remember these will NOT be marked. The marker may or may not refer to the Appendices: do not depend upon material contained in Appendices to develop the discussion in the main body of your essay.

Importance of using empirical research and real-world examples to support the debate

Instructions for submission 
You must submit your assignment before the stated deadline by electronic submission through Blackboard. Notification that the electronic submission portal is open for your assignment is displayed (usually two weeks before the submission date) in the Coursework tab in myUWE, the Assignment Coursework tab in Blackboard and via an announcement in the Blackboard course.   

Please allow enough time to upload your assignment, noting that the system becomes busier and slower as the deadline approaches. Only your final upload will be counted. Ensure all your information is submitted at one attempt to avoid ‘overwriting’ your intended submission. Always check and retain your receipts. 

Submissions of coursework by any other method (including a paper copy, on disk or by email) are NOT permissible for this module unless specifically agreed in advance of the submission date.

Before submitting your work, please ensure that:
•    You have proof read you work thoroughly to ensure your work is presented appropriately 
•    You have addressed all the required elements of the assessment
•    You have referenced in accordance with the guidance provided
•    You have addressed each of the marking criterion
•    The submission is in the correct format

Make sure you submit your own work and do not plagiarise from other sources or students.  All modules within FBL have the option to use Safe Assign software.  Safe Assign will compare you work to those of other students (current and past) as well as other materials available on internet.  UWE will act if Safe Assign suggests your work includes material that is ‘copied’ from other sources.

Final feedback and marks release
Students will normally receive marks and feedback on their submission within 20 working days of the submission deadline (not including any public holidays or closure days).  Any delay in returning students’ work will be communicated by the module leader via Blackboard.  Your individual submission will receive comments on your script and feedback on the marking scheme (see below). 

Additionally, following the release of marks we offer students’ the opportunity to meet on a 1to1 basis with their first marker to build their understanding of their feedback and marks. 

This assessment assesses the following modular learning outcomes:
Contextualise the purpose and process of Management in contemporary contexts (A & B)  
Have a thorough understanding of contemporary business and organisations, and an overview of the main disciplines & functions of business (B).Be able to describe and understand the nature of contemporary organisations and business activities, i.e. their management structures and challenges; and the changing environment in which these organisations operate (A & B)

Formative Feedback and within Module Assignment Support
Formative feedback provides opportunities to reflect on your ongoing work and preparation for your assignment. This is given within your tutorials which run every week; all students are timetabled to be able to attend one of these.  Tutorials will include some work on the assignment, this will include: how to answer the question, what is expected of you, assistance with writing, and constructing/planning your answers, so please 
•    DO attend all tutorials 
•    You can also arrange to discuss your assignment with your seminar tutor (however, we do not read drafts).