UU-MBA712-Theories of Management Assessment

Assessment Point 1
This assessment is based on the application of the history of management theory to contemporaryorganisations and builds on the tutorial activities undertaken in the first half of the module. With reference
to appropriate literature and cases, critically evaluate the influence of classical and human relationsapproaches in management today.
Consider what to include in the body of your project and demonstrate a sound level of text synthesis.Essential information must be included in the body of the project and will be counted in the word count.
Extra illustrative information may be included in the appendices. Along with the recommendedreadings included in this weeks section, support your paper with a minimum of three (3) resources. In
addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles ofyour choice, may be included.

Assessment Point 2
According to Dasgupta and Gupta The increasing turbulence in the external business environmenthas focused attention on the resources and organizational capabilities as the principal source of
competitive advantage. (2009, p.204).
Discuss with reference to appropriate literature sources, the extent to which the creation, sharing andutilization of knowledge is central to this resource-based view of competitive advantage.
Reference: Dasgupta, M., & Gupta, R. K. (2009). Innovation in organizations: A review of the role oforganizational learning and knowledge management. Global Business Review, 10(2), 203-224.
Consider what to include in the body of your project and demonstrate a sound level of text synthesis.Essential information must be included in the body of the project and will be counted in the word count.
Extra illustrative information may be included in the appendices. Along with the recommendedreadings included in this weeks section, support your paper with a minimum of three (3) resources. In
addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles ofyour choice, may be included.