Foundations in Management

Resubmission coursework

Module Code:   BMG857

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Resubmission coursework: Individual Assignment

Through the use of the internet and other search facilities, and direct contact with organisations, students will be required to create an individual assignment on the following topic:

Using organisational examples, critically discuss the importance of creating a strategic fit between organisational goals, an organisation’s structure, and the environment.

Students will be required to submit a written presentation for assessment, which will account for the remaining 100% of their resubmission assignment marks. The required length for the project report is 2,500 words, excluding appendices.

Students will be expected to conduct a thorough literature review around their chosen topic and display clear evidence of extensive research into their chosen case study organisation(s).

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 bibliography at the end of the assignment, and the quality of the bibliography will be taken into account in the assessment of the assignment. It is also expected that students will make extensive use of internet sources in researching information on both the company and its business environment. The marking criteria for the assignment are included below.

Submission date Submission date:  DD/MM/YYYY 23:59pm. Assignments should be submitted via Turnitin on Blackboard learn.

Late assignments will not be accepted without documentary proof of exceptional circumstances.

NOTE:  YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE UNIVERSITY’S POLICY ON EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES IN RELATION TO THE LATE SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK – NAMELY THAT CLAIMS OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES MUST BE SUBMITTED USING FORM EC1 BY NOT LATER THAN THE DATE ON WHICH THE WORK WAS DUE TO BE SUBMITTED.

Feedback:  Assignment feedback for the written assignment will be provided in written format by the tutor. Students are encouraged to explore and discuss ways of improving their marks.

Resubmission Coursework  Individual Essay (100%) marking criteria

Foundations in Management – BMG857

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Classification	% Range	Content	Application of Theory	Knowledge and Understanding	Evidence of Reading	Referencing and Bibliography	Presentation, Grammar and Spelling
Distinction	70 – 100	Critical insightful evaluation and synthesis of complex high level of originality and reflection. Demonstrates the ability to pursue research at Doctoral level	Extensive evidence of advanced applications and/or empirical results, where applicable, informed extensively by current research and practice in the area	Exceptional knowledge and conceptual understanding of complex and/or specialised principles and concepts and the development and advancement of ideas and practice	Extensive evidence of integrating supplementary sources	Outstanding referencing and bibliography	Outstanding, well-directed presentation, logically and coherently structured, using correct grammar, spelling and citation
Commendation	60 – 69	Critical evaluation and synthesis of complex issues and material which includes an original and reflective approach	Clear evidence of relevant applications and/or empirical results, where applicable, informed by current research and practice in the area	Wide knowledge and depth of understanding of complex and/or specialised principles and concepts and the development of ideas and practice	Evidence of extensive reading of supplementary sources	Comprehensive referencing and bibliography	Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar and citation
Pass	50 – 59	Some critical evaluation and synthesis of key issues and material	Evidence of relevant applications and/or empirical results, where applicable with some links to current research in the area	Appropriate knowledge and depth of understanding of key principles and concepts with some understanding of their development in practice	Evidence of reading supplementary sources	Adequate referencing and bibliography	Orderly presentation, clear structure and acceptable grammar and spelling
Fail	45 – 49	Some evaluation and synthesis of issues and material	Occasional relevant applications and/or empirical results, where applicable	Basic knowledge and depth of understanding of key principles and concepts only	Limited evidence of   reading	Limited referencing and bibliography	Adequate presentation and structure, grammar, spelling and citation
Fail	31 – 44	Limited evaluation and synthesis of issues and material	Limited applications and/or empirical results, where applicable	Limited and/or superficial knowledge of key principles and concepts	Minimal evidence of reading	Inadequate referencing and bibliography	Poor presentation and structure, grammar, spelling and citation
Fail	0 – 30	Little or no evaluation and synthesis of issues and material	Little or no evidence of relevant application and/or empirical results	Virtually devoid of any evidence of knowledge and understanding	Little or no evidence of reading	Inadequate referencing and bibliography	Inadequate presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and citation