5 Assessment hints and tips (Target score for this is a 2:1 grade, I didn’t do too well in the first

part of this course though the score was just over 30%)

This assessment is designed to develop your skills in researching and presenting academic material in a chosen topic area, and will develop your knowledge of a specified
topic area.

Taking a standard essay structure would be appropriate

- Introduction – set out the topic you are addressing and the areas likely to be covered. Useful here to set very succinct Organisational context. Aim for one
succinct paragraph.
- Main Body – discusses the various ideas in the chosen topic area, predominantly drawn from academic literature. Paragraphs will be substantial and usually
discuss a specific aspect or theme related to your topic. In this section it will gain better marks if all assertions you make with reference to literature. Use peer
reviewed academic journals wherever possible.
- Conclusion – provides a summative response to the intentions you set yourself in the paper. Typically a paragraph in length. Does not include any material not
already discussed.

Word count is from start of introduction to final word of conclusion. You may be 10% over the word count.

This is a piece of narrative writing so do not include tables, charts, pictures or appendices. They will not be read.

Endnote

* are all direct quotations, from both primary and secondary sources, suitably acknowledged (placed in quotation marks or indented)?

* have you provided full details of the source of the quotation, according to the referencing convention used in the Course?

* have you acknowledged the source of ideas not your own, even if you are not quoting directly from the source?

* have you avoided close paraphrase from sources? (Check that you are not presenting other people’s words or phrasing as if they are your own.)

2100 words individual written.

A Literature review 2100 words.

Choose one of the following areas to explore in more detail through academic literature.

1. Key concepts of the characteristics of effective leadership in organizations.

2. The methods used to develop leaders in organizations.
Achieves module outcomes related to GAC at a good level and demonstrates competency throughout. Assessment evidence presented is well integrated.

Demonstrates comprehensive practical and professional skills and a good degree of business orientation.

Very good understanding of contextual issues. Strategic perspective clearly explained.

All key issues addressed. Convincing, business focused solutions proposed that consider ethical and legal obligations. Clear and well-justified solutions flow
logically from analysis. Prioritisation, implementation considerations and costing included where appropriate.

Demonstrates a good understanding of professional knowledge across HRM/HRD.

Very good knowledge of the subject matter demonstrated.

Very good analysis of related concepts and ideas. Appropriate evidence based argument demonstrating good understanding of theory and/or organisational
practice. Statements of ‘fact’ and personal belief reinforced by citations from an appropriate and broad range of third-party sources, research and relevant
literature at M-level. Relevant conclusions drawn that follow the analysis, where applicable.

Demonstrates the ability to present/communicate the thinking about HRM/HRD issues to a good professional and intellectual M-level standard.

Presentation and structure of assessment evidence to a good standard.

Concepts clearly and concisely expressed in a confident and persuasive manner.

Acceptable and relevant referencing.