MGMT 401 Contemporary Management and Leadership

Assessment Overview

Assessment

AT3 Individual Essay

Mark

40%

Due Date

11.55pm Sunday, 5 January 2025

Word limit

4000 words

Submission method

PDF file (.pdf) or Word (.doc), Via the Turnitin Dropbox on eLearning

Other requirements

o Use 12-point font

o Double-space your document to allow room for feedback

o State your student's name, student number in the document header

o State the word count in the document header

o Include a bibliography

o Comply with the APA referencing style

Assessment Details

The essay assessment develops the research, analysis and writing skills that you gained from completing the Journal Article Review assignment (AT2) by applying them to writing an academic essay.

The purpose of this assessment task is to develop and assess your knowledge about a key managerial issue. You are expected to cite at least five (5) academic journal articles in your essay to demonstrate the range of sources from which you derived your knowledge.

The assessment will require you to compare the articles and provide examples of the

application of theory to real-world practice through research. The assessment is to be completed individually.

Note: You are expected to support/challenge your finding against empirical/peer- reviewed literature that is dated in the last five years. You are to find five (5) peer- reviewed literature sources and integrate your findings into a final write-up.

It is recommended that you use the ProQuest database (available via CIM Library webpage) to find the academic journal article publications.

The essay must include the following:

A list of the selected peer-reviewed articles relating to the themes of decision- making, planning, strategy, change and organisational structure (It is recommended that the selected 5 articles should relate to a particular theme).

An introduction that details the purpose of the essay and a brief background of the selected management theme and here the selected articles can be cited to enhance credibility.

In the body of the essay, you are required to conduct a critical analysis whereby you compare and contrast the selected articles to point out their similarities and differences in findings or results, theoretical approaches the author(s) utilised to understand the topic and the limitations of the articles.

Finally, in your conclusion, you should offer a thoughtful discussion of the overall implications of the selected articles. Here, you should propose relevant recommendations based on the understanding gained from comparing and contrasting the selected articles.

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric below

What if I Miss the Assessment?

You must complete the AT3 on the due date and time.

Late submissions: You may be penalised for failing to submit an assessment task on time. If you do not have authorisation, you may be penalised five (5) percent of

awarded marks per day for up to five (5) days; thereafter your submission may not be accepted, and you may be awarded zero marks.

If you miss the AT3 ONLY for following reasons, you may apply for special consideration:

acute illness or

loss or bereavement or

hardship/trauma or

technological problems which could not be anticipated or avoided

To apply for special consideration, fill the following form and attach evidence to support your reason for seeking special consideration (with 5 days of the due date).

o Special Consideration Application Form Link

If your reason is invalid, if you do not provide evidence, or your application is not made within 5 days of due date your application will be rejected, and you will lose 10 marks for this course.

Can I Use Generative Artificial Intelligence for this Assessment?

You may use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Co Pilot ONLY to research and brainstorm ideas and approaches for completing your essay. However, the work submitted must be your own. If you use GenAI for research purposes, please make sure to

properly acknowledge any use of generative AI using CIM APA Referencing Guide.