Management Assignment - Due in 24 hours

Suggested Essay Plan BUS298 2000 words

Introduction (Approx. 200 words)

Sentence 1 - introduce the general subject; (organisational change)

Sentence 2 -introduce the topic; (critically evaluating two different change tools for their effectiveness in two different industries)

Sentence 3 - introduce your position (thesis statement); example “This essay explores the contention that ‘x’ and ‘y’ change tools are both useful for service industries, but only ‘y’ is a useful change tool for manufacturing.’’

Sentence 4 - introduce the essay as a document (first, second, third, finally);

Sentence 5 - state the scope of the essay and say what you will not cover.

Body Paragraphs (between 200-400 words each).

• Introduce and define change tool ‘x’ & outline how change tool ‘x’ works. • Introduce and define change tool ‘y’ & outline how change tool ‘y’ works. • Introduce and define the characteristics of companies who manufacture goods, and companies

who provide services. Identify key areas of similarity and difference between the two. • Discuss the peer-reviewed academic literature as it pertains to the application of change tool ‘x’ to

manufacturing. Point out the shortcomings and advantages of change tool ‘x’ in manufacturing. • Discuss the peer-reviewed academic literature as it pertains to the application of change tool ‘x’ to

service delivery. Point out the shortcomings and advantages of change tool ‘x’ in service delivery. • Discuss the peer-reviewed academic literature as it pertains to the application of change tool ‘y’ to

manufacturing. Point out the shortcomings and advantages of change tool ‘y’ in manufacturing. • Discuss the peer-reviewed academic literature as it pertains to the application of change tool ‘y’ to

service delivery. Point out the shortcomings and advantages of change tool ‘y’ in service delivery.

Conclusion (Approx. 200 words)

• Summarise arguments from the body paragraphs. • Remind the reader of the main argument (your thesis) and the reasoning behind it (your supporting

points). • Add any other remarks that emphasise the significance of the thesis.