You are required to prepare a fully referenced, critical essay of 1500 words that sets out a well evidenced argument in response to the above statement. • You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The brief
You are required to prepare a fully referenced, critical essay of 1500 words that sets out a well evidenced argument in response to the above statement. •
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity; motivation ; wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics (; perception & communication, and learning & skills . • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity; motivation ; wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics (; perception & communication, and learning & skills . • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
A LEVEL QUALITY writing
HARVARD STYLE
Assignment guidance
Semester One Essay
1. What is the title asking you to do?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
1
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Define Explain Critique
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Managerialist assumption?
2
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Is it the most important thing? Why?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
What is research into OB useful for? Why?
3
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
Critical discussion
• –both sides is not a discussion!
• – Summaries your key points as you go along
• – Show off your analytical skills
• – Critical words: however, nonetheless, despite, in addition, furthermore…
•– Why do you think what you do – which viewpoint is more persuasive and why?
Assertion, argument & reason
• Assertion: a claim without provision of reasons for believing, accepting or adopting it
• Argument: an assertion with ‘reasons’ for why it should be accepted
• Reason: evidence, authority, links to other accepted propositions. Can be strong, weak, many or few, persuasive or tenuous.
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
5
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module.
The brief
Semester One Essay
1. What is the title asking you to do?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
1
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Define Explain Critique
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Managerialist assumption?
2
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Is it the most important thing? Why?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
What is research into OB useful for? Why?
3
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
Critical discussion
• –both sides is not a discussion!
• – Summaries your key points as you go along
• – Show off your analytical skills
• – Critical words: however, nonetheless, despite, in addition, furthermore…
•– Why do you think what you do – which viewpoint is more persuasive and why?
Assertion, argument & reason
• Assertion: a claim without provision of reasons for believing, accepting or adopting it
• Argument: an assertion with ‘reasons’ for why it should be accepted
• Reason: evidence, authority, links to other accepted propositions. Can be strong, weak, many or few, persuasive or tenuous.
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
5
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module.
The brief
You are required to prepare a fully referenced, critical essay of 1500 words that sets out a well evidenced argument in response to the above statement. •
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity motivation , wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics , perception & communication, and learning & skills. • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity motivation , wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics , perception & communication, and learning & skills. • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
Submission deadline: 6/12/15
A LEVEL QUALITY writing
Assignment guidance
Semester One Essay
1. What is the title asking you to do?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
1
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Define Explain Critique
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Managerialist assumption?
2
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Is it the most important thing? Why?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
What is research into OB useful for? Why?
3
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
Critical discussion
• –both sides is not a discussion!
• – Summaries your key points as you go along
• – Show off your analytical skills
• – Critical words: however, nonetheless, despite, in addition, furthermore…
•– Why do you think what you do – which viewpoint is more persuasive and why?
Assertion, argument & reason
• Assertion: a claim without provision of reasons for believing, accepting or adopting it
• Argument: an assertion with ‘reasons’ for why it should be accepted
• Reason: evidence, authority, links to other accepted propositions. Can be strong, weak, many or few, persuasive or tenuous.
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
5
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module.
The brief
Semester One Essay
1. What is the title asking you to do?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
1
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Define Explain Critique
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Managerialist assumption?
2
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Is it the most important thing? Why?
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
What is research into OB useful for? Why?
3
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
Critical discussion
• –both sides is not a discussion!
• – Summaries your key points as you go along
• – Show off your analytical skills
• – Critical words: however, nonetheless, despite, in addition, furthermore…
•– Why do you think what you do – which viewpoint is more persuasive and why?
Assertion, argument & reason
• Assertion: a claim without provision of reasons for believing, accepting or adopting it
• Argument: an assertion with ‘reasons’ for why it should be accepted
• Reason: evidence, authority, links to other accepted propositions. Can be strong, weak, many or few, persuasive or tenuous.
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module
5
30/11/15
“The primary purpose of studying organiza5onal behaviour should be to improve workplace produc5vity”
Critically discuss the above statement, using relevant OB theories and developing your answer in depth with at least one topic covered on the module.
The brief
You are required to prepare a fully referenced, critical essay of 1500 words that sets out a well evidenced argument in response to the above statement. •
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity motivation , wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics , perception & communication, and learning & skills. • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
You are required to show an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives on OB and an appreciation of the differing schools of thought introduced to you in Weeks 1-3 of the module. •
The assignment draws in part on the discussions you had in Tutorial One on the nature, measurement and influences on productivity. •
Your essay should show that you have conducted your own independent and high quality research using academic sources.
• The topics from which you may choose for your ‘in-depth’ discussion are: personality/ identity motivation , wellbeing, health & stress ; space & aesthetics , perception & communication, and learning & skills. • Full marking criteria are detailed later in this document.
A LEVEL QUALITY writing
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