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Instructions on Assessment:
Analysing Organisation
Using authoritative sources, models and frameworks which you consider appropriate to the study of organizations, critically analyse an organization of your choice and report on the analysis.
Assessment Criteria
• Approaches to understanding and researching the nature of organization are considered
• Choices amongst these approaches are made or the absence of choice is explained
• The methods of data gathering are explained and justified
• The data is critically analysed using relevant theories, models and frameworks
• There is an explanation of the ‘fit’ (or the absence of such a fit is discussed) between the methods of data gathering, the analysis, the interpretation and the role of the writer of the assignment
• The assignment should be clearly expressed, legible with accurate spelling and grammar, its structure appropriate, assertions supported and all material correctly referenced
• Credit will be given for originality, creativity, fluency of argument, use of examples and illustrations
Word Length
3000 words (+/-10%) with the exact word count (excluding appendices and references) declared at the end of the assignment
Submission of Assessment:
All assignments must be submitted via the Postgraduate Programme Office. Each assignment must be accompanied by an Assessed Work Form which must be completed in full. The assignment will not be accepted by the Postgraduate Programme Office unless the form is completed correctly.
Marked assignments will be returned to students. It is advisable to retain a copy of your assignment for you own records. Your mark will be returned on the Assessed Work Form via the Postgraduate Programme Office.
Referencing your work
The Harvard method of referring to publications and of arranging references uses the author's name and the date of the publication. References are listed at the end of the text in alphabetical order by author's name. The general format of a journal reference is shown below:
Smith, J. (1999) How to succeed! Journal of Entrepreneurs, 1(2), p. 34-56
Author/s name and initials are listed first, followed by year of publication in brackets. Then there is the title of article and the journal where article appears, which is underlined or in italics. Finally, state the volume and issue Number (in brackets) along with the pages where article can be located.
For further information, including advice on how to cite information from the web, access the following website:
which addresses frequently asked questions in relation to the Harvard referencing system.#p#分页标题#e#
Plagiarism and Cheating
Your attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full bibliography and a list of references must be submitted).
Please note that this is intended to be an individual piece of work. Action will be taken where a student is suspected of having cheated or engaged in any dishonest practice. Students are referred to the University regulations on plagiarism and other forms of academic irregularity. Students must not copy or collude with one another or present any information that they themselves have not generated.
Learning Outcomes and Transferable skills:
This assessment will fully or partially satisfy the following learning outcomes (as stated on the teaching and learning plan):
The student will be able to:
1. Understand and synthesize a diverse range of theories, approaches and perspectives relating to organisation
2. Critically evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of some of the theoretical approaches to their understanding of organisation
3. Critically analyse organisations utilising theoretical perspectives and demonstrating an appropriate level of reflexivity
4. Relate this critical analysis to their own practice/organisation and identify its relevance to future research studies they may undertake
The assessment will also assist in the development of the following transferable skills:
Skill Element
Transferable Skill 1 2 3 4
Literacy (L)
Communication (C)
Working with Others (W)
Use of ICTs (I)
Problem Solving (P)
Managing Own Learning (M)
Numeracy (N)
Assessment Criteria (NBS)
Mark Range Grade Generic Assessment Criteria
70-100
Distinction Excellent work providing evidence to a very high level of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. All learning outcomes met, many at high level. Marks at the high end of this range indicate outstanding work where all learning outcomes are met at a high level. Excellent in all or most of: use of primary sources of literature from a range of perspectives; development of analysis and structure of argument; critical evaluation and creative use of theory, research methods and findings; presentation of information to the intended audience.#p#分页标题#e#
60-69
Commendation Commendable work providing evidence to a high level of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. All learning outcomes met, many are more than satisfied. Good in all or most of: use of up-to-date material from a variety of sources; development of analysis and structure of argument; critical evaluation of relevant theory, research methods and findings to the problem in question; presentation of information to the intended audience.
Mark Range Grade Generic Assessment Criteria
55-59 Pass Satisfactory work providing evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. All learning outcomes are met. Satisfactory in all or most of: use of relevant material from a variety of sources; development of analysis and structure of argument; evaluation of theory; application of relevant theory, research methods and findings to the problem in question; presentation of information to the intended audience.
50-54 Pass
Adequate work providing evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7 but only at a bare pass level. All learning outcomes are met (or nearly met and balanced by strengths elsewhere). Adequate in all of (or most of, with balancing strength elsewhere): use of relevant material; development of analysis and structure of argument; evaluation of theory; application of relevant theory, research methods and findings to the problem in question; presentation of information to the intended audience.
40-49 Fail Work is not acceptable in providing evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. However a majority of the learning outcomes are met and others are nearly satisfied. Adequate in most but not all of the following aspects : use of relevant material; development of analysis and structure of argument; evaluation of theory; application of relevant theory, research methods and findings to the problem in question; presentation of information to the intended audience.
1-39 Fail Work is not acceptable and provides little evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. Few of the learning outcomes are met. Inadequate in some of the following aspects or seriously inadequate in at least one: use of relevant material; development of analysis and structure of argument; evaluation of theory; application of relevant theory, research methods and findings to the problem in question; presentation of information to the intended audience.
0 Fail Work not submitted OR Work giving evidence of serious academic misconduct (subject to regulations in ARNA Appendix 1) OR Work showing no evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to level 7. None of the learning outcomes are met.
Note: For those assessments or partial assessments based on calculation, multiple choice etc. Marks will be gained on an accumulative basis. In these cases, marks allocated to each section will be made clear.#p#分页标题#e#
Students must retain an electronic copy of this assignment and it must be made available within 24 hours of them requesting it be submitted.
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