organisational structure and effectiveness

Unit Title

Organisational Structure and Effectiveness

Assessment Type

Individual Assignment

Assessment Title

The impact of organisational structure on management innovation and performance

Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping)

Students are required to perform academic research on any nominated Australian company or organisation and assess the effectiveness of the current structure and strategies in terms of management innovation and overall performance

Weight

20 % of the total assessments

Total Marks

20 marks

Word limit

Not more than 2000 words

Due Date

Sunday in week 10 by 11:59pm

Submission Guidelines

·  All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page.

·  The assignment must be in MS Word format, double spacing, 12-pt Arial font and 2.5 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings and page numbers.

·  Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Harvard referencing style.

·  Students must also show adequate evidence of additional research with about 8- 10 academic reference sources provided.

Marking criteria

Weighting

Report structure, format and presentation

2 marks

Quality of written communication (Clear, Logical, Concise)

2 marks

Application of knowledge and course concepts

2 marks

Critical analysis and research on company’s structure and strategies

3 marks

Assessment of impact of company’s structure on innovation and performance

6 marks

Overall conclusion and strength of arguments/recommendations

3 marks

Evidence of quality research and Referencing

2 marks

TOTAL Weight

20%

Assessment Feedback to the Student:

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Overall Structure, format and presentation (2)

Report is exceptionally structured, with sub-sections and correct use of paragraphs. Correct layout including font, font size, spacing and the right length.

Report is very well- structured, with sub-sections and correct use of paragraphs. Correct layout including font, font size, spacing and the right length.

Report is somewhat structured, with sub-sections and correct use of paragraphs. Correct layout including font, font size, spacing and about the right length.

Report is structured, with sub-sections and correct use of paragraphs. Some elements of layout or length incorrect.

Report is poorly structured. No sub-section and paragraphs. Some elements of layout or length incorrect.

Quality of written communication (Clear, Logical, Coherent) (2)

Report excellently written in academic writing style. Information organised clearly and coherently. Proper grammar and punctuation used throughout

Report well written in academic style. Information organised clearly and somewhat coherently. Proper grammar and punctuation used most times

Report somewhat written in academic style. Information organised clearly and somewhat coherently. Proper grammar and punctuation used most times

Report written in academic style. Few issues with organisation, coherency and grammar.

Report not written in academic style. Many issues with coherency and grammar.

Application of knowledge and course concepts (2)

Gives a very detailed general background of the topic and demonstrated sound knowledge of course concepts. There is excellent proof of research on the topic .

Gives a detailed general background of the topic and demonstrated sound knowledge of course concepts. There is very good proof of research on the topic

Gives some general background of the topic and demonstrated good knowledge of course concepts. There is adequate proof of research on the topic

Gives a general background of the topic. Demonstrated fair knowledge of course concepts. There is satisfactory proof of research on the topic

Omits a general background of the topic and/or demonstrated poor knowledge of course concepts. There is little or no proof of research on the topic.

Critical analysis and research on company’s structure and strategies (3)

Exceptionally logical, insightful, original discussion develops. Evidence of full engagement with the literature found, with relevant and detailed critical analysis. Correct organisational structure

Very logical, insightful, original discussion develops. Evidence of full engagement with the literature found, with relevant and detailed critical analysis. Correct organisational structure

Detailed, original discussion develops logically. Understanding of reading shown. Some relevant critical analysis. Correct organisational structure

Adequate discussion develops logically. Understanding of reading shown. Few relevant analysis. Correct organisational structure

Inadequate discussion of issues and/or lacking in logical flow. Little/no demonstrated understanding of reading. Wrong organisational structure