Synthesise the various approaches to organisational form and their implications to the working environment and organisational practice

Assessment Task A. Identify from your research and academic theory, two of the paired topic areas from the module. You should select either 1 or 2 and either a or b only 1. Work groups and teams 2. Management and Leadership a) Power and Politics b) Conflict and Negotiation B. Using your organisation or one that you are familiar with as a case study, analyse and critically discuss the impact that your topic areas may have on the culture of the organisation. Your analysis must be based upon relevant academic literature. It must also make specific reference to conceptual models and theories. Focusing on the chosen topic you must write a 2,500 word report. Compare, contrast, synthesise and critically analyse research on this topic using quality sources of information. Quality sources normally include academic journals and business reports – and there will be guidance on NILE to help you to consider the credibility of your research. If you are unsure of the quality, you can also use this guide as a checklist: http://library.ucsc.edu/help/research/evaluate-the-quality-and-credibility-of-your-sources A critical report requires you to identify, select and analyse the research on the key themes and to critically discuss the implications of the research in relation to real world situations. You must employ evidence based analysis and cite your sources and present a reference list. Support for this will also be available on NILE. For support with critical reading and writing, how to approach literature reviews and postgraduate level work, Harvard referencing and other academic skills please use the University of Northampton skills hub: http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/ Assessment Breakdown You work will be marked against the following criteria Achievement of the Assessment Brief (To what extent does the work address the task set? 25% Critical analysis and evaluation of sources in a relevant and logical manner – development of a report that reflects advanced scholarship, and effectively integrates analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application to the real world. 45% Professional Report presentation, structure, formatting, and expression 15% Harvard referencing, in text citations, and reference list 15% Assessment Submission To submit your work, please go to the ‘Submit your work’ area of the Module NILE site. It is important that you submit your work to the correct module NILE site, and that your work is submitted on time. Academic Practice This is an individual assignment. The University of Northampton policy will apply in all cases of copying, plagiarism or any other methods by which students have obtained (or attempted to obtain) an unfair advantage. Support and guidance on assessments and academic integrity can be found from the following resources. SkillsHub: http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk Learning outcomes The learning outcomes being addressed through this assignment are: Knowledge and understanding a Critically analyse the factors contributing to organisational dynamics, their relative merits and impact within different organisational contexts b Evaluate and critically assess the different theoretical approaches to organisational behaviour and the impact that it has on both the individual and group dynamics c Synthesise the various approaches to organisational form and their implications to the working environment and organisational practice Subject specific skills d Interpret and analyse a selection of models, concepts and techniques associated with organisational Behaviour. e Make evidence-based business judgements about the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of organising work and the consequences of choices which are made Key Skills f Demonstrate problem solving capability in complex and varied organisational scenarios g Analyse, evaluate and reflect on complex issues and material h Desmonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, in oral or in written form, demonstrating a masters level of academic rigour and the practical and analytic competencies of an organizational leader