People & Organisations: Writ 2 Assignment Brief The assessment for this module is in the form of a Portfolio of work, designed to expand your knowledge of the topic through in-depth research and peer discussion. It is vital that you engage with this methodology from the outset, otherwise you will place yourself at a considerable disadvantage. For Overseas students, it is worth noting that the style of teaching, module delivery and assessment in the UK may be very different from that which you have experienced in your home countries and it is essential that you immerse yourselves in these. As mentioned in Writ 1, there are four sections within your coursework, each with a set of questions to be answered. Each section has a recommended word count, with a tolerance of +/- 10%. The word count reflects the proportion of marks awarded for each question. They are designed to reflect the range of topics covered during the module and there will be plenty of opportunity for peer review and generic feedback on your written work as we progress through the module. It is therefore to your advantage to bring drafts of your written work to seminars when instructed to do so. You are much less likely to pass this assessment if you have not undertaken a range of reading related to each of our weekly topics. Barbara Barnes MBA7000 2020 Your second assignment is designed to utilise the feedback you received from Writ 1, in order to address the last two sections of the coursework. You will make the final submission of this written work via Turnitin Link on Moodle, no later than 5pm UK time on Friday 8th May 2020. Guidance Notes: You should compile your work in report format, and may use a range of headings and sub-headings, graphs, charts and diagrams to illustrate your work. You must include reference to academic theory or models, contemporary good practice throughout each question. You must answer all questions. The work should include a front sheet, bearing your name, student number, module name and number and the date. There should be a contents page showing what can be found on which pages. There should be a full reference list, in Harvard format, at the end of your work. The work should be presented with double-line spacing, in 12 pitch font, either Arial or Calibri. Section 3: Managing Change 1. Critically analyse at least one contemporary (modern) theoretical approach to the management of change, including strengths and weaknesses. Explain, with reference to academic theory, the potential impacts of change upon people at different levels within this an organisation compan(Approx 1,000 words) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 4). 35 marks available Section 4: Models of HRM and bundles of HR Policies and Practices 1. With reference to academic theory, explain how and why HRM strategy aligns with organisational strategy.You should use tables, charts and diagrams to support your answer. Approx 400 words. 15 marks available 2. Explain the academic concept ...

1. People & Organisations: Writ 2 Assignment Brief
The assessment for this module is in the form of a Portfolio of
work, designed to expand your knowledge of the topic through
in-depth research and peer discussion. It is vital that you
engage with this methodology from the outset, otherwise you
will place yourself at a considerable disadvantage. For Overseas
students, it is worth noting that the style of teaching, module
delivery and assessment in the UK may be very different from
that which you have experienced in your home countries and it
is essential that you immerse yourselves in these.
As mentioned in Writ 1, there are four sections within your
coursework, each with a set of questions to be answered. Each
section has a recommended word count, with a tolerance of +/-
10%. The word count reflects the proportion of marks awarded
for each question. They are designed to reflect the range of
topics covered during the module and there will be plenty of
opportunity for peer review and generic feedback on your
written work as we progress through the module. It is therefore
to your advantage to bring drafts of your written work to
seminars when instructed to do so. You are much less likely to
pass this assessment if you have not undertaken a range of
reading related to each of our weekly topics.
Barbara Barnes MBA7000 2020
Your second assignment is designed to utilise the feedback you
received from Writ 1, in order to address the last two sections
of the coursework. You will make the final submission of this
written work via Turnitin Link on Moodle, no later than 5pm
UK time on Friday 8th May 2020.
Guidance Notes:
You should compile your work in report format, and may use a
range of headings and sub-headings, graphs, charts and
diagrams to illustrate your work. You must include reference to
academic theory or models, contemporary good practice

2. throughout each question. You must answer all questions.
The work should include a front sheet, bearing your name,
student number, module name and number and the date. There
should be a contents page showing what can be found on which
pages. There should be a full reference list, in Harvard format,
at the end of your work. The work should be presented with
double-line spacing, in 12 pitch font, either Arial or Calibri.
Section 3: Managing Change
1. Critically analyse at least one contemporary (modern)
theoretical approach to the management of change, including
strengths and weaknesses. Explain, with reference to academic
theory, the potential impacts of change upon people at different
levels within this an organisation compan(Approx 1,000 words)
(Learning Outcomes 1 and 4). 35 marks available
Section 4: Models of HRM and bundles of HR Policies and
Practices
1. With reference to academic theory, explain how and why
HRM strategy aligns with organisational strategy.You should
use tables, charts and diagrams to support your answer. Approx
400 words. 15 marks available
2. Explain the academic concept of ‘bundles of HR policies and
Practices’. Choose three specific HR practices to show how
they support managers and employees to improve individual,
team and organisational performance. Approx 600 words. 20
marks available
(Learning outcomes 3 and 4).
Evidence of Wider Reading:Your work will also be evaluated
for use of a range of wider reading (beyond module content) at
Master’s level. This should be evidenced throughout the
assignment. In-text references and your full reference list
should be presented in Harvard format. 30 marks available

3. Your work is intended to satisfy the learning outcomes below
and will be marked according to the criteria shown overleaf:-
On successful completion of this module, students should be
able to:
1. Critically analyse key theoretical approaches to the
management of change with reference to structure, culture,
conflict and managing self
2. Critically examine organisational behaviour 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
4. A conceptual understanding of the core theories in
understanding people and their role in organisations
Section 3, Question 1: Managing Change
Distinction Categories
Merit
Pass
90 to 100%
Outstanding
80 to 89%
Excellent
70 to 79%
Very Good
60 to 69%
Good
50 to 59%
Satisfactory

4. The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of at least one theory or model on change
management and fully explained the impacts of change upon
people at all levels in the organisation, with extensive reference
to academic theory.
The work is presented to a standard worthy of publication or
incorporates a substantial range of reference citations or has
features consistent with Level 8 study.
The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of at least one model or theory on change
management and have explained the impacts of change upon
people at all levels in the organisation with thorough academic
underpinning.
The work is presented to a very high standard or incorporates a
very wide range of citations.
The student has demonstrated detailed understanding of the
question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of at least one theory or model on change
management and explained the impacts of change upon people
at all levels in the organisations, with strong links to academic
theory.
The work is presented to a high standard, incorporating
evidence of a wide range of reading on these topics.
The student has demonstrated clear understanding of the
question. They have provided a well-written, critical
examination of at least one model or theory of change
management. They have explained the impacts of change upon
people at a number of different levels in the organisations, with
good links to academic theory.
The work is presented to a good standard, incorporating

5. evidence of a range of reading on these topics, beyond module
content.
The student has demonstrated good understanding of the
question. They have provided a basic critical examination of at
least one model or theory of change management. They have
attempted to explain the impacts of change upon people at
different levels in the organisations, with some academic
underpinning.
The work is generally well presented and incorporates a range
of reading on these topics, but may be limited to module
content.
Fail Categories
40 to 49%
Unsatisfactory
20 to 39%
1 to 19%
Zero
Marks between 45 and 49% might indicate a narrow fail. There
is uneven attainment. Marks below 45% indicate a clear fail -
some learning outcomes not met. Some assessment criteria not
addressed.
Work falls well below Master’s standard. May have partially
met one or two learning outcomes. Many assessment criteria are
not addressed.
Work is very poor/incomplete and/or irrelevant and
demonstrates a serious lack of comprehension. Students may
have misunderstood or misinterpreted the set task. No learning
outcomes are met in full although there may be minimal
attainment in relation to one or two.
No answer has been attempted
Or
An allegation of unfair practice has been officially substantiated
and the original mark has been cancelled.

6. The student has demonstrated limited understanding of the
question and/or has not provided a critical examination of
change management and/or they have not demonstrated
understanding of the impact of change. Perhaps the work tends
to be more descriptive than critically analytical. The work is
reasonably well presented but reading on these topics is limited
to module content. The student may be unable to paraphrase the
work of others or is over-reliant on long quotations.
The student has demonstrated little understanding of the
question and the work tends to be more descriptive of change,
than critically analytical of a model or theory of change. They
may not have demonstrated understanding of the impact of
change. There may be a lack of structure to the piece. There is
limited evidence of any reading from academic sources. The
student may not have properly referenced their sources in-text,
or is reliant upon copy and paste from other sources.
The student has demonstrated very little understanding of the
question, or of any of the academic theories or models on
change management or impacts of change. There may be a lack
of structure to the piece or some questions unanswered. There is
little or no evidence of any reading from academic sources. The
student may not have properly referenced their sources, or is
heavily reliant upon copy and paste from other sources.
Section 4, Question 1 – Model of HRM
Distinction Categories
Merit
Pass
90 to 100%
Outstanding
80 to 89%
Excellent
70 to 79%
Very Good

7. 60 to 69%
Good
50 to 59%
Satisfactory
The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
explanation of the relationship between organisation strategy
and HR strategy, with extensive reference to academic theory.
The work is presented to a standard worthy of publication or
incorporates a substantial range of reference citations or has
features consistent with Level 8 study.
The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of explanation of the relationship between
organisation strategy and HR strategy with thorough academic
underpinning.
The work is presented to a very high standard or incorporates a
very wide range of citations.
The student has demonstrated detailed understanding of the
question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of explanation of the relationship between
organisation strategy and HR strategy, with strong links to
academic theory.
The work is presented to a high standard, incorporating
evidence of a wide range of reading on these topics.
The student has demonstrated clear understanding of the
question. They have provided a well-written, explanation of the
relationship between organisation strategy and HR strategy,
with good links to academic theory.
The work is presented to a good standard, incorporating

8. evidence of a range of reading on these topics, beyond module
content.
The student has demonstrated good understanding of the
question. They have provided a basic explanation of the
relationship between organisation strategy and HR strategy,
with some academic underpinning.
The work is generally well presented and incorporates a range
of reading on these topics, but may be limited to module
content.
Fail Categories
40 to 49%
Unsatisfactory
20 to 39%
1 to 19%
Zero
Marks between 45 and 49% might indicate a narrow fail. There
is uneven attainment. Marks below 45% indicate a clear fail -
some learning outcomes not met. Some assessment criteria not
addressed.
Work falls well below Master’s standard. May have partially
met one or two learning outcomes. Many assessment criteria are
not addressed.
Work is very poor/incomplete and/or irrelevant and
demonstrates a serious lack of comprehension. Students may
have misunderstood or misinterpreted the set task. No learning
outcomes are met in full although there may be minimal
attainment in relation to one or two.
No answer has been attempted
Or
An allegation of unfair practice has been officially substantiated
and the original mark has been cancelled.
The student has demonstrated limited understanding of the
question and/or has not provided a critical examination

9. explanation of the relationship between organisation strategy
and HR strategy. Perhaps the work tends to be more descriptive
than critically analytical. The work is reasonably well presented
but reading on these topics is limited to module content. The
student may be unable to paraphrase the work of others or is
over-reliant on long quotations.
The student has demonstrated little understanding of the
question and the work tends to be more descriptive of strategy
rather than exploring the relationship between organisation
strategy and HR strategy. There may be a lack of structure to
the piece. There is limited evidence of any reading from
academic sources. The student may not have properly
referenced their sources in-text, or is reliant upon copy and
paste from other sources.
The student has demonstrated very little understanding of the
question, or of any of the academic theories or models
explaining the relationship between organisation strategy and
HR strategy. There may be a lack of structure to the piece or
some questions unanswered. There is little or no evidence of
any reading from academic sources. The student may not have
properly referenced their sources, or is heavily reliant upon
copy and paste from other sources.
Section 4, Question 2 – Bundles of HR policies and Practices.
Distinction Categories
Merit
Pass
90 to 100%
Outstanding
80 to 89%
Excellent
70 to 79%

10. Very Good
60 to 69%
Good
50 to 59%
Satisfactory
The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of the concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and
practices, incorporating at least 3 very strong examples, with
extensive reference to academic theory.
The work is presented to a standard worthy of publication or
incorporates a substantial range of reference citations or has
features consistent with Level 8 study.
The student has demonstrated full and detailed understanding of
the question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of the concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and
practices, incorporating at least 3 strong examples with
thorough academic underpinning.
The work is presented to a very high standard or incorporates a
very wide range of citations.
The student has demonstrated detailed understanding of the
question. They have provided a sophisticated, critical
examination of the concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and
practices, incorporating at least 3 very good examples with
strong links to academic theory.
The work is presented to a high standard, incorporating
evidence of a wide range of reading on these topics.
The student has demonstrated clear understanding of the
question. They have provided a well-written, critical
examination of the concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and
practices, incorporating at least 3 good examples, with good
links to academic theory.

11. The work is presented to a good standard, incorporating
evidence of a range of reading on these topics, beyond module
content.
The student has demonstrated good understanding of the
question. They have provided a basic critical examination of the
concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and practices,
incorporating 3 examples with some academic underpinning.
The work is generally well presented and incorporates a range
of reading on these topics, but may be limited to module
content.
Fail Categories
40 to 49%
Unsatisfactory
20 to 39%
1 to 19%
Zero
Marks between 45 and 49% might indicate a narrow fail. There
is uneven attainment. Marks below 45% indicate a clear fail -
some learning outcomes not met. Some assessment criteria not
addressed.
Work falls well below Master’s standard. May have partially
met one or two learning outcomes. Many assessment criteria are
not addressed.
Work is very poor/incomplete and/or irrelevant and
demonstrates a serious lack of comprehension. Students may
have misunderstood or misinterpreted the set task. No learning
outcomes are met in full although there may be minimal
attainment in relation to one or two.

12. No answer has been attempted
Or
An allegation of unfair practice has been officially substantiated
and the original mark has been cancelled.
The student has demonstrated limited understanding of the
question and/or has not provided any critical examination of the
concept of ‘Bundles’ of HR policies and practices and/or they
have not incorporated 3 examples. Perhaps the work tends to
be more descriptive than critically analytical. The work is
reasonably well presented but reading on these topics is limited
to module content. The student may be unable to paraphrase the
work of others or is over-reliant on long quotations.
The student has demonstrated little understanding of the
question and the work tends to be more descriptive of HR
policies and practices. There may be a lack of structure to the
piece. There is limited evidence of any reading from academic
sources. The student may not have properly referenced their
sources in-text, or is reliant upon copy and paste from other
sources.
The student has demonstrated very little understanding of the
question, or of any of the academic concepts or practical
examples of Bundles of HR policies and practices. There may
be a lack of structure to the piece or some questions
unanswered. There is little or no evidence of any reading from
academic sources. The student may not have properly
referenced their sources, or is heavily reliant upon copy and
paste from other sources.