Report Topics:
What are the dimensions of environmental uncertainty?
Focus on the dimensions of environmental uncertainty and its degree of complexity, or the number of different factors in the environment. An environment is typically classified as relatively simple or complex. Also highlight on the rate of change in and among these factors. An environment is typically classified as stable or dynamic. In your report, remember that the most challenging and uncertain situation is an environment that is both complex and dynamic. High-uncertainty environments require flexibility and adaptability in organizational designs and work practices, as well as an ability of decision makers to respond quickly as new circumstances arise and new information becomes available.
The executive summary should
- Not restate the case study – attach a scanned copy of the case instead.
- Outline what the problems are presented by this case study and the related theory.
- Clearly indicate the solutions you feel appropriate for the case.
Formatting notes
· It must be 6 A4 pages in length
· font should be 12 point in a business style such as Verdana, Trebuchet, courier etc.
· report must be fully Justified (Ctrl J)
· typed in 1.15 spacing with headings (if deemed necessary)
Report notes
- The style of the report is a report on the research around the selected case study for Introduction to Management/Management Principles.
- Reports are to be delivered in frame of:
Report what the case study is about (do not read the case study – just an overview so the audience becomes familiar with the situation).
Discuss what you see the underlying issue/s to be
How did this case relate to the theory or theories?
What do you think the solution/s might be?
Final recommendations and roundup of the case.
Assessment Tool and Marking Guide
Report- Introduction to Management/Management Principles 2
Assessment description
Report Topics:
What are the dimensions of environmental uncertainty?
Focus on the dimensions of environmental uncertainty and its degree of complexity, or the number of different factors in the environment. An environment is typically classified as relatively simple or complex. Also highlight on the rate of change in and among these factors. An environment is typically classified as stable or dynamic. In your report, remember that the most challenging and uncertain situation is an environment that is both complex and dynamic. High-uncertainty environments require flexibility and adaptability in organizational designs and work practices, as well as an ability of decision makers to respond quickly as new circumstances arise and new information becomes available.
The executive summary should
· Not restate the case study – attach a scanned copy of the case instead.
· Outline what the problems are presented by this case study and the related theory.
· Clearly indicate the solutions you feel appropriate for the case.
Formatting notes
· It must be 6 A4 pages in length
· font should be 12 point in a business style such as Verdana, Trebuchet, courier etc.
· report must be fully Justified (Ctrl J)
· typed in 1.15 spacing with headings (if deemed necessary)
Report notes
· The style of the report, is a report on the research around the selected case study for Introduction to Management/Management Principles.
· Repoorts are to be delivered in frame of:
· Report what the case study is about (do not read the case study – just an overview so the audience becomes familiar with the situation).
· Discuss what you see the underlying issue/s to be
· How did this case relate to the theory or theories?
· What do you think the solution/s might be?
· Final recommendations and roundup of the case.
· You can do the report individually or in a group of maximum 4 students.
· Each team member MUST contribute to be assessed.
· The weight of this report is 40% of your final grade.
SUBMISSIONS:
Submit a soft copy through Turnitin and email before the end of May 2020
ASSESSMENT MARKING GUIDE
Question No.
Student is able to …
Assessment Task Maximum Marks:
Assessment Task Assigned Marks to Student:
Contents
(16 Marks)
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
4
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for the target audience. Presentation contains accurate information.
4
Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose.
3
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the report.
2
Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made reflect well their relative importance.
3
Organization
(12 Marks)
The report is correctly formatted as requested.
3
Soft copies are submitted timely
3
Information is presented in a logical sequence.
3
Report appropriately cites references.
3
Executive
Summary
(12 Marks)
SLO1 – Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts, principles and theories of management and how they have evolved
3
SLO2 – Design compensation and benefits program components considering pay structure, performance-based pay, and internal and external equity.
3
SLO3 – Explain the four basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling and how they should be implemented.
3
SLO4 – Discuss how external environmental factors can impact on managerial and organizational processes and priorities.
3
Assessment Weight
40%
40
Assessment Tool and Marking Guide
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