People & Organisations MBA 7000

Assignment 1 –WRIT 1 (Individual Work)

Weighting of assessment: 50% total marks

Individual report word limit:  2000 words

Learning Outcomes Covered

1. Critically analyze key theoretical approaches to the management of change with reference to structure, culture, conflict and managing self
   
   
2. Critically examine organizational behavior in a variety of contexts and develop discussion based on complex scenarios and the changing external environment
   
   
3. Develop, explore and critique human resource management approaches in these contexts with reference to contemporary theory and an understanding of current practice

• A conceptual understanding of the core theories in understanding people and their role in organizations

Task

Managing change and promoting innovations are quite challenging tasks for managers of most business organizations. Resistance to change has become a common topic for discussion in management meetings as well as in the business schools. Similarly, it is hard to find a business organization which does not have innovation as a key priority in its agenda. However, in the fast-changing business environments organizations continue to struggle in these areas of managing change and promoting innovations.  

Identify a large public or private sector organization in the Sultanate of Oman which has a track record of over 3 years and a workforce of over 100 people. Critically analyze the challenges the selected organization is facing in managing change and promoting innovations.

If you play the role of the Head of Human Resources in this selected organization, what would be the recommendations and solutions you would suggest in managing change and promoting innovations.

Note: Your analysis should be based on the secondary data collection methods and you will not be collecting data through surveys or interviews.

Critically evaluate,

1. The necessity for change and innovations
2. The applicability of theories in change management, product, process and business model innovations.
3. The recommendations to manage change and promote innovations in the selected organization

Assessment criteria

1. Introduction to the organization (10%)
2. Factual and realistic findings of the organization’s current challenges and issues in managing change and promoting innovations – (25%)
3. Depth and understanding of the subject in relevance to application of theories in analysis – (15%)
4. A practical solution and approach to overcome the challenges in the organization – (20%)
5. An appropriate conclusion with adequate justifications– (10%)
6. Structure and logical flow of the report – (10%)
7. Proper and contemporary referencing – (10%)

Criteria for marking

Very important

You must use Harvard Referencing system throughout your work. Correct in-text referencing is required and a full and correct reference list needs to be provided. Please note for academic acceptance, it is important to refer to adequate sources in building critical arguments with regard to this assignment. Generally, the university expects minimum of 15 to 20 latest sources from accepted recommended journals, required reading and recommended readings. For a list of required and recommended reading, please refer the “Module Specification” section of the student handbook. 

REPORT STRUCTURE

• Paper Size                     : A4
• Word Count                 : 2000 words
• Printing Margins           : LHS; RHS: 1 Inch    
• Binding Margin             :  ½ Inch  
• Header and Footer         : 1 Inch
• Printing                        : Single Sided
• Basic Font Size             : 12
• Font Style                     : Arial/Times New Roman
• Presentation                 : Bound Document

Important Information for Students

The final version of your individual assignment softcopy needs to be uploaded to the Turnitin via Cardiff Met Moodle before the deadline.

For TURNITIN submission please log on to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk  and submit through the Moodle.

• The final version of your individual assignment soft copy (word format only) must be uploaded to Gulf College Moodle on or before the deadline.

The softcopy should be named as MBA-(subject number) (followed by the Cardiff met student ID. 

E.g. for People & Organization  

MBA-7000 -2000000

• Students are expected to keep a backup of all the assignments. Gulf College and Cardiff Metropolitan University have all the right to re call for soft copy of any assignment at any time during the course.
• Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).
• All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.
• Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can upload the assignment. No late submissions are allowed by the system.
• Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments – Re-submission, mitigating circumstances procedure.
• Please include the assignment coversheet and feedback sheet in your softcopy of the assignment. Please avoid copying assignment question in your answer file.
• The submission instructions of Turnitin and Gulf College Moodle will be circulated a few weeks before the submission deadline.

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