Management strategic change

Assessment Brief and Feedback Form

Module title: Managing Strategic Change

Assessment Point: Second assessment point

Assessment task: Individual word Essay

Word count limit: 2,000 words (+/- 10%) / (NOT inclusive of appendices, NOT inclusive of references)

Submission deadline: Please consult VLE.

Submission procedure: Please submit via the submission link on VLE.

Submission Record

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your claim for extenuating circumstance prior to your submission deadline.

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it is your own work and that the material and sources of information used, including internet sources, have been fully identified and properly

acknowledged. In addition, you confirm that the presented work has not been submitted for any other assessment. You also acknowledge that the

faculty reserves the right to investigate allegations of plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct which, if proven and dependent on the

severity level of the offence, will result in a penalty that may affect your progress.

Late submissions

Note that all work handed in up to 3 working days after the submission deadline will be accepted and marked but the mark will be capped at 50%

(if the work) passes unless you have been granted an extension to the submission deadline or a deferral in accordance with the Extenuating

Circumstances Policy. Work submitted more than 3 working days after the submission deadline without a granted extension to the submission

deadline or a deferral in accordance with the Extenuating Circumstances Policy will not be accepted and will be recorded as 0%.

By submitting your work you acknowledge that you have read and agreed with the above statements.

General Guidance

Your assignment should be word typed processed (handwritten assignments are not accepted), using Times New Roman size 12 font, double

spaced, with numbered pages and your student number printed as a footer on every page.

The word limits stated for this assignment excludes the reference list at the end of the assignment but includes all text in the main body of the

assignment (including direct quotations, in-text citations, footnotes, tables, diagrams and graphs).

Please be aware that exceeding the word count limit will affect the academic judgement of the piece of work and may result in the award of a

lower mark.

Appendices are not considered a supplement thus will not be assessed as part of the content of the assignment. As such, they will not contribute to

the grade awarded, however it may be appropriate to use an Appendices section for any material which is a useful reference for the reader. Please

note that appendices are not included in the word count.

The majority of references should come from primary sources (e.g., journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilise

area specific textbooks. You must ensure that you use the University of Suffolk’s Harvard style of referencing.

Please indicate the word count length at the end of your assignment.

Marking and assessment

This assignment will be marked out of 100%

This assignment contributes 50% of the total module marks.

Learning outcomes assessed in this assessment

3. Critically evaluate different management / leadership styles in relation to managing change.

4. Analyse the influence of position, power and organisational politics in relation to self-interest and creating a shared vision.

5. Critically evaluate the outcomes of change interventions

Task: Summative Assessment 2 (2000 word Essay)

Evaluate, using examples to support your discussion, how a nuanced understanding of resistance to change may be useful in managing

employees through change.

Your work should include and cover the following sections/aspects and content (as shown and stated in the table below). The specific percentage

marks allocated to each section/aspect of your work is stated below. Please also note that the Level 7 marking criteria (located towards the end of

this assessment brief) will also be used to reflect this overall grade. Please remember that the achievement and demonstration of all 3 learning

outcomes are being assessed in this assessment.

Note the suggested structure for your assignment:

Section/aspect Content to cover Marks available

Introduction

(250words)

Setting the scene and outline of the approach taken

in addressing the task. Background (relevant to the

task) information about assignment describing

scope, objectives, methods of investigation.

10 Marks

Problem identification

(500 words)

Evaluate, using examples to support your

discussion, how a nuanced understanding of

resistance to change may be useful in managing

employees through change.

25 Marks

Critical Discussion

(500 words)

Utilise academic research using literature from

journals, books as well as undertake a critical

evaluation making effective use of evidence and

scholarly sources towards the topic under

investigation.

25 Marks

Application of theory

(400 words)

An evaluation, using examples to support the

discussion and demonstrate practical application of

theoretical concepts.

15 Marks

Conclusion

(350words)

Effective summary of key points. 10 Marks

Layout and Referencing

(list of references can take as

many pages as necessary and

not included in the limit/word

count)

High quality presentation that conforms to

principles of academic writing and contains

minimal errors in sentence construction, grammar

and punctuation. The assignment followed

appropriate academic conventions regarding in-text

citations and referencing.

15 Marks

Total: 2000 words

Additional resources

Please consult VLE for recommended reading of previous weeks

Marking Criteria

Level 7

In accordance with the FHEQ, at the end of Level 7 students should have a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or

new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. They will be able to

demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create

and interpret knowledge in the discipline. They should have a conceptual understanding that enables them to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship

in the discipline and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. They will also be able to deal with

complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and

non-specialist audiences. In addition, they will be able to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning

and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.

Assessment category

Coherent and detailed

knowledge and understanding

of the subject area, at least some

of which is informed by the

latest research and/or advanced

scholarship within the discipline

Cognitive and intellectual

skills

Application of theory to

practice (for courses with

a professional practice

element)

Reading and referencing Presentation, style and

structure

Work that significantly

exceeds the specified

word limit may be

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Exemplary systematic, theoretical

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knowledge at or informed by the

forefront of the field of study,

demonstrating highly

sophisticated grasp of the subject

matter

Exceptional critical

evaluation and awareness

of current problems, and

contemporary issues and

debates that draws on new

insights or perspectives

within the field. Work

demonstrates exemplary

ability to synthesise current

research and advanced

scholarship in an original,

creative and innovative

manner.

Sophisticated, systematic

and innovative application

of knowledge and theory to

professional practice within

the discipline. Flawless use

of systematically selected

literature to justify and

express reasoned

judgements and decisions

in relation to complex

issues and problems at a

professional level

A very high level of

critical engagement across

a systematic and fully

appropriate range of

relevant and current

academic, research,

policy- and practice-

related literature

demonstrating deep and

selective reading and

initiative along with

highly consistent accurate

referencing

Exemplary presentation

of work that is fluent

and flawless throughout.

8 0

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% Excellent systematic, theoretical

and conceptual understanding of

Sophisticated critical

evaluation and awareness

An excellent level of

originality and innovation

A very high level of

critical engagement across

Outstanding

presentation of work

knowledge at or informed by the

forefront of the field of study and

showing sophisticated depth,

breadth, detail and clarity

of current problems, and

contemporary issues and

debates that draws on new

insights or perspectives

within the field. Work

demonstrates a very high

level of originality and

creativity in the student’s

approaches to synthesising

current research and

advanced scholarship

within the subject area

in the application of

knowledge and theory to

professional practice within

the discipline.

Demonstration of excellent

critical awareness and

evaluation and the ability to

effectively critique and

employ current academic

literature in making

reasoned judgements and

decisions in relation to

complex issues and

problems at a professional

level

an extensive range of

relevant and current

academic, research,

policy- and practice-

related literature

demonstrating deep and

appropriate reading and

initiative along with

highly consistent accurate

referencing

that is logically and

coherently structured

with a strong or original

central argument(s),

conveyed with a high

level of fluency and

eloquently

communicates

compelling, coherent

conclusions to specialist

and non-specialist

audiences

Level 7

Coherent and detailed knowledge

and understanding

Cognitive and intellectual

skills

Application of theory

to practice

Reading and referencing Presentation, style and

structure

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A high level of systematic,

theoretical and conceptual

understanding of knowledge at or

informed by the forefront of the

field of study and showing

considerable depth, breadth, detail

and clarity

A high level of critical

evaluation and awareness

of current problems, and

contemporary issues and

debates that draws on new

insights or perspectives

within the field. Work

demonstrates a significant

level of originality and

creativity in synthesising

current research and

advanced scholarship

within the subject area

A high level of

originality and

innovation in the

application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice within the

discipline.

Demonstration of

excellent critical

awareness and

evaluation and the

ability to select and

use academic literature

in making reasoned

judgements and

decisions in relation to

complex issues and

problems at a

professional level

A high level of critical

engagement across an

extensive range of relevant

and current literature

demonstrating wide and

appropriate reading and

initiative along with highly

consistent accurate

referencing

Excellent presentation of

work that is logically and

coherently structured with a

strong or original central

argument(s), conveyed with

a high level of clarity of

expression and which

clearly communicates valid,

coherent conclusions to

specialist and non-specialist

audiences

6 0 %

– 6

9 %

An effective, systematic, theoretical

and conceptual understanding of

knowledge mostly at or informed

by the forefront of the field of study

and showing good depth, breadth,

detail and clarity

An effective level of

critical evaluation and

awareness of current

problems and contemporary

issues and debates that

draws on new insights or

perspectives within the

field. Work demonstrates

some effective originality

A good level of

originality and

innovation in the

application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice.

Demonstration of

consistently good

A good level of critical

engagement across a good

range of relevant and

current academic, research,

policy- and practice-related

literature demonstrating

appropriate reading and

some initiative along with

High quality presentation of

work that is largely

logically and coherently

structured with a generally

strong central argument

conveyed with a clarity of

expression and which

communicates clear

conclusions to specialist

and creativity in

synthesising current

research and scholarship

within the subject area

critical awareness and

evaluation and

reasonable ability to

use the academic

literature in making

reasoned judgements

and decisions in

relation to complex

issues and problems at

a professional level

consistent accurate

referencing

and non-specialist

audiences 5

0 %

– 5

9 %

A sufficient but limited level of

systematic, theoretical and

conceptual understanding of

knowledge at times at or informed

by the forefront of the field of study

but showing adequate depth,

breadth, detail and clarity

A sufficient but limited

level of critical evaluation

and awareness of current

problems and contemporary

issues and debates, with

some reference to new

insights or perspectives

within the field. Limited

evidence of originality and

creativity in synthesising

current research and

scholarship within the

subject area

A reasonable but

limited level of

originality and

innovation in the

application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice within the

discipline.

Demonstration of

some good critical

awareness and

evaluation and some

ability to use the

academic literature in

developing judgements

and decisions in

relation to complex

issues and problems at

a professional level

Sufficient critical

engagement with a

reasonable range of

relevant and current

academic, research, policy-

and practice-related

literature demonstrating

mainly appropriate reading

but limited initiative and/or

some minor inconsistencies

and inaccuracies in

referencing

Generally good

presentation of work that is

sufficiently logical and

coherent in structure with a

discernible central

argument. May present

limited originality and lack

some clarity of expression,

but an identifiable

conclusion reasonably

communicated to specialist

and non-specialist

audiences

Level 7

Coherent and detailed

knowledge and understanding

Cognitive and intellectual

skills

Application of theory

to practice

Reading and referencing Presentation, style and

structure

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Knowledge and understanding of

the subject matter is incomplete,

uninformed or limited in its

scholarship within the field of

study, or lacking sufficient depth,

breadth, detail or clarity

Critical evaluation is

limited or lacks awareness

of current problems and

contemporary issues and

debates. Insufficient

reference made to new

insights or perspectives

within the field, or

insufficient evidence of

originality and creativity in

synthesising current

research and scholarship

within the subject area

Insufficient degree of

originality or

innovation in the

application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice within the

discipline.

Demonstration of poor

critical awareness and

evaluation or a lack of

ability to use the

academic literature in

developing judgements

and decisions in

relation to complex

issues and problems at

a professional level

Insufficient critical

engagement with relevant

and current academic,

research, policy- and

practice-related literature.

Lack of evidence of wider

reading or a lack of

initiative or inconsistent

and inaccurate referencing

Presentation of work shows

insufficient organisation or

central argument, and is

lacking in logical and

coherent structure. Poor

clarity of expression

weakly communicating to

specialist or non-specialist

audiences

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il

3 0 %

– 4

4 %

Limited knowledge and

understanding of the subject matter

shown. Work is not sufficiently

informed by scholarship within the

field of study and is insufficient in

depth, breadth, detail or clarity

Insufficient evidence of

critical evaluation and

awareness of current

problems and contemporary

issues and debates.

Insufficient reference to

new insights or

perspectives within the

field and lacking in

originality and creativity in

Little evidence of

originality and

innovation and a

significant lack of

application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice demonstrating

little critical awareness

and evaluation and a

Little evidence of critical

engagement with relevant

and current literature. Poor

use of appropriate sources

and/or inconsistent and

inaccurate referencing

Often poorly presented

work that is disorganised,

has an ill-formed central

argument, and lacks a

logical and coherent

structure. A lack of clarity

of expression or fails to

communicate effective

conclusions to specialist or

non-specialist audiences

synthesising current

research and scholarship

within the subject area

lack of ability to use

the academic literature

to make judgements

and decisions in

relation to complex

issues and problems at

a professional level

< 3

0 %

Inadequate and limited knowledge

and understanding of the subject

matter shown. Work is not

informed by scholarship within the

field of study and significantly

lacks depth, breadth, detail or

clarity

Descriptive work with little

or no evidence of critical

evaluation and awareness

of current problems and

contemporary issues and

debates. No evidence of

awareness of new insights

or perspectives within the

field. Little or no synthesis

of current research and

scholarship within the

subject area

No evidence of

originality and

innovation and little to

no application of

knowledge and theory

to professional

practice. Demonstrates

no critical awareness

and evaluation and a

distinct lack of ability

to use the academic

literature in an

effective manner

No evidence of critical

engagement with relevant

and current literature. Lack

of use of appropriate

sources and inconsistent

and inaccurate referencing

Poorly presented and

disorganised work that

lacks a logical and coherent

structure, lacks a well-

formed central argument

and shows a significant

lack of clarity of expression

with very weak or

irrelevant conclusions, that

may be incoherent to

specialist or non-specialist

audiences

Feedback form

Student Number:

Section/aspect Content to cover Marks available

Introduction

(250words)

Setting the scene and outline of the approach taken

in addressing the task. Background (relevant to the

task) information about assignment describing

scope, objectives, methods of investigation.

10 Marks

Problem identification

(500 words)

Evaluate, using examples to support your

discussion, how a nuanced understanding of

resistance to change may be useful in managing

employees through change.

25 Marks

Critical Discussion

(500 words)

Utilise academic research using literature from

journals, books as well as undertake a critical

evaluation making effective use of evidence and

scholarly sources towards the topic under

investigation.

25 Marks

Application of theory

(400 words)

An evaluation, using examples to support the

discussion and demonstrate practical application of

theoretical concepts.

15 Marks

Conclusion

(350words)

Effective summary of key points. 10 Marks

Layout and Referencing

(list of references can take as

many pages as necessary and

not included in the limit/word

count)

High quality presentation that conforms to

principles of academic writing and contains

minimal errors in sentence construction, grammar

and punctuation. The assignment followed

appropriate academic conventions regarding in-text

citations and referencing.

15 Marks

Total: 2000 words

Date: Grade: Marker’s signature:

Provisional grade subject to change and/or confirmation by the Assessment Boards.