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Course: Student ID:
Module Name: Foundations of managing and organising
Grade:
Module code: BUSI 12052
Assessment type: Summative essay Graded by:
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2nd Assessor (if appropriate)
Assessment Date: 29/4/15 Date Graded
Module learning outcomes assessed:
Knowledge and understanding. After studying this module you should be able to:
a) Develop an understanding of introductory theories of the management of human resources within organisations
b) Develop an appreciation of human resource policy and practice in contemporary organisations
c) Compare theories and examples from the module against real life organisational experiences
d) Demonstrate the theoretical and practical relevance of these theories and examples within a contemporary context
e) Begin to demonstrate a critical understanding of this body of knowledge
Skills, qualities and attributes. After studying this module you should be able to:
f) Communicate fluently in written and oral forms
g) Develop arguments based on evidence and which consider a variety of viewpoints
h) Be able to use academic knowledge to explore your own ideas, and to use correct referencing styles in acknowledging such academic sources
i) Demonstrate the initial stages of becoming an autonomous and self-reliant learner
NB: Final grade determined by how well the criteria have been met overall and not the sum of the individual aspects of the work.
Addresses and answers in full the question set. No aspect of the question answered
Outside the word count +/- 10% Minimal amount of question answered
Outside the word count +/- 10% Some of question answered, but frequently loses focus Generally answers question but loses focus on occasions Question answered well with minimal loss of focus Question answered in full and generally referred to throughout essay Question answered in full and consistently referred to throughout essay
Written in an appropriate academic style, making original arguments based upon the literature
No academic content.
Impossible to understand much of the essay
Widespread use of informal or colloquial language
Completely descriptive.
No sense of own voice nor attempt to make arguments.
All assertions unsubstantiated Many parts of the essay are difficult to understand
Frequent use of informal or colloquial language.
Overwhelmingly descriptive, repeats ideas at word level.
Overwhelmingly lacks sense of own voice and argumentation.
Overwhelmed with unsubstantiated assertions. Some of the essay is difficult to understand
Occasional use of informal or colloquial language
The essay has a tendency to be descriptive and relies too much on paraphrasing academic texts
Occasional but minimal sense of own voice and argument
Many unsubstantiated assertions, Some content too wordy.
Good attempt at formal, academic writing style but much room for improvement.
Some sense of own voice and argument, but this could be improved.
Some points backed up, but a tendency to make unsubstantiated assertions. Mostly written in a concise style but could be improved
Largely formal, academic style of writing.
Good sense of own voice, with some strong examples of argumentation
Most assertions are adequately substantiated.
Very clear writing style
Clearly developed, formal academic writing style
Good attempt throughout to analyse, synthesise and evaluate concepts with some original argumentation
Assertions are predominately asserted Excellent, concise style of writing
Excellent formal, academic writing style.
Creative answer showing strong sense of own voice and high levels oforiginal argumentation.
Great care taken to make sure that all assertions in the essay are substantiated.
Appropriate structure and presentation No introduction
No conclusion
Essay lacks structure throughout
Little attempt to organise into paragraphs
Overwhelmed by spelling or grammatical errors Minimal or irrelevant introduction
Minimal or irrelevant conclusion
Poor structure with little or no clarity or flow.
Essay hard to follow as had disjointed paragraphs.
Many spelling/grammatical errors with little evidence of proof -reading Brief introduction and/or conclusion which adds little to the essay
Weak structure which tends to lack clarity
Spelling/grammar in parts good but many errors throughout
Introduction and/or conclusion repeats ideas from the essay rather than adding to the essay
An adequate essay structure in place but drifts from this at times.
Spelling/grammar in parts generally good but consistent errors throughout Introduction which sets scene for the essay with minimal repetition of ideas
A sound, logical structure, generally maintained throughout.
Few errors spelling and grammar Concise, scene-setting introduction which introduces rather than repeats ideas
Excellent, flowing and logical structure, generally maintained throughout
Spelling and grammar generally excellent with minimal errors Excellent, well-crafted introduction which engages the reader from the outset
Excellent, flowing and logical structure maintained throughout
Spelling and grammar perfect throughout
Understanding of theoretical concepts No evidence of knowledge and understanding Understanding at word level and reproduced in disjointed manner Uses basic concepts, facts and terminology Good breadth of knowledge of concepts taught Good understanding with some evidence of wider knowledge of subject Excellent knowledge of subject going beyond what is taught Exceptional knowledge and understanding of subject and concepts
Application
No application of theory to Junction Hotel case Minimal and/or irrelevant application of theory to Junction Hotel case Superficial and general application of theory to Junction Hotel case Some application to Junction Hotel, but needs more relevance and depth Good, consistent application of theory to relevant aspects of Junction Hotel Insightful application of theory to the case making relevant observations and recommendations An excellent application of theory to case which is insightful and in depth and relevant throughout
Evidence of reading No or minimal evidence of reading
No referencing
No bibliography Sparse evidence of reading
Overwhelming use of poor quality sources
Sparse referencing with many parts of the essay unreferenced
Minimal bibliography Some evidence of reading and referencing, but many areas of the essay unreferenced
Many errors in referencing and bibliography Some reading undertaken, but could increase in breadth and/or depth
Mainly sourced from read-list
Consistent referencing but some unreferenced
Generally acceptable bibliography but some errors and/or omissions Good evidence of widespread reading
Occasional self-sourced references
Generally well-referenced with some errors and omissions
Good bibliography with few errors and omissions Very good evidence of reading and clear application widespread.
Some self-sourced relevant references
Well-referenced throughout with minimal errors and omissions
Thorough bibliography with minimal errors and omissions Excellent evidence and understanding of reading
Many self-sourced relevant references,
Thorough referencing with no omissions and in correct style throughout
Thorough bibliography with no errors or omissions
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