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Principles of Management
MN4062QA
Assessment 2022-23
Portfolio Part A
500 words Academic Essay
Due date: 14 March 2023, 3pm
Portfolio Part A: An academic Essay comparing traditional and contemporary approaches of
management
Write an academic essay based on the content covered in weeks 1 to 6 by comparing
traditional (classical) and contemporary approaches of management – as discussed in
the Competing Values Framework (CVF)
Recommended word count: 500 words
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Learning Outcome (LO)
LO1: Identify major developments in the history of managerial thought
LO2: Understand the impact between classical and contemporary approaches to management
Your task:
In Part A of the portfolio, your academic essay should:
Compare classical and contemporary approaches of management as discussed in the
Competing Values Framework (CVF) by clearly showing the knowledge you gained in the
lectures/seminars and by including the literature recommended. – Chapter 2 – David Boddy –
Management ed 8, Chapter 11 of Mullins and Chapter 1 of Robbins.
Assessment criteria:
Presents an understanding of the historical development of management theory by using
the Competing Values Framework.
Discusses management theories and compares approaches.
Presents work clearly and accurately by following the recommended structure, uses
third person to refer to information from literature and references sources correctly
by using the Harvard Referencing System).
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Principles of Management
MN4062QA
Assessment 2022-23
Portfolio Part B
1000 words Essay
Due date: 14 March 2023, 3pm
Portfolio part B: Individual Paper based on group project
•Write an individual paper based on the content (weeks 8 to 12) and experiences (group
presentation and own behaviours) by using teamwork and motivational theories and the
Competing Values Framework.
•Recommended word count: 1,000 words
Learning outcome (LO):
LO3: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of teams and motivational theories reflect on own
management and employability skills
LO4: Demonstrate understanding of the key skills required in becoming a manager
Your task:
Part B of the portfolio is based on a group presentation (formative assessment), which you
carried out during the semester. Should you have not taken part in this you can use any
experience from a group presentation to reflect on.
1.By looking back at the experience of the group presentation, write a reflection on your
group work using teamwork and motivational theories.
2.Based on the information you gathered about your own actions in this process: How would
you describe yourself using the CVF’s Action Imperatives discussed in Week 9?
Assessment criteria:
–Explains in depths how content and process theories can be used to improve motivation
and productivity in a team.
–Describes very relevant and theoretically sound techniques to improve teamwork by using
the literature used in class.
–Application of the CVF, referring to own actions and behaviours in a very reflective manner.
–Structure, referencing, research.
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Grading Scheme for Portfolio Part A and B for
MN4062QA Principle of Management
Marking criteria
Letter
grade
Mark
recorded
The work shows evidence of:
Part A: Excellent understanding of development of managerial theories shown
with ability to make links across topics and synthesise learning.
Part B: Explains in depths how content and process theories can be used to
improve motivation and productivity in a team.
Describes very relevant and theoretically sound techniques to improve teamwork
by using the literature used in class.
Very good application of CVF, referring to own actions and behaviours in a very
reflective manner.
Both parts: Excellent structure, very coherent and logical, easy to follow through.
Excellent referencing in text and list following Harvard system without mistakes.
Evidence of very wide reading and research in recent publications, relevant
books and journals.
A
70-100%
The work shows evidence of:
Part A: Overall good and well-developed understanding of development of
managerial theories shown with some ability to make links across topics and
synthesise learning.
Part B: Explains well how content and process theories can be used to improve
motivation and productivity in a team.
Describes relevant and good techniques to improve teamwork based on the
literature used.
Good application of CVF, referring to own actions and behaviours.
Both parts: Coherent and logical structure throughout.
Good referencing in text and list following Harvard system with only minor
mistakes. Evidence of wide reading and research in mostly highly relevant and
recent publication.
B
60-69%
The work shows:
Part A: Good descriptive understanding of development of managerial theories
shown with some ability to make links across topics and synthesise learning.
Part B: Explain some aspects how content and process theories can be used to
improve motivation and productivity in a team.
Describes some techniques to improve teamwork, not all based on relevant
literature.
The CVF is mentioned, but the link to own actions and behaviours is rather weak.
Both parts: Coherent and logical structure in most parts provided.
Attempt to use references in text and list, not always following Harvard system.
Evidence of some reading.
C
50-59%
The work shows:
Part A: Overall general understanding of development of managerial theories
shown but with little ability to make links across topics and synthesise learning.
Part B: Either content or process theories of motivation are discussed. The
application to the work in a team is very weak
Limited description of techniques to improve teamwork. Theoretical background
is missing.
Own actions and behaviours have not been clearly embedded in the CVF.
Both parts: Some structure detectable, but not very coherent or logical.
Follows Harvard system, but not throughout. Evidence of reading is limited.
D
43-49%
Presents some material related to the topic. Some evidence of understanding of
the task set. Poor structure. Attempt to use sources, very limited use of Harvard
Pass
40-42%
4
referencing.
Presents minimal material related to the topic. Little evidence of understanding of
the task set. Poor structure. Attempt to use sources, Harvard referencing not
used.
Condoned
Pass
30-39%
Does not address the task set. No evidence of understanding either the task or
the subject matter. No evidence of scholarship.
F2
Under
30%
Fail – Non-submission.
F3
0%
