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MGT9203 Contemporary Issues in Management
2021-2022 (Semester 3)
Assessment: Individual Report (100%)
Critically Examine TWO Contemporary or Emerging Issues in Management
Aims of the Assignment
The assignment for this element of the module requires you to prepare a report based on two of the
contemporary or emerging issues in management covered within the class. The main aim of the
assessment is to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding
of the key areas and themes covered in the module. The word limit for the report is 3,000 (+/- 10%,
not including the reference list). It is worth 100% of the mark for the module.
The submission date for the individual assignment is Friday 12 August 2022 at 11.59pm.
Please note, in addition to the detailed guidance below, further advice on how to approach the
assignments will be offered in class. Therefore, your engagement is strongly encouraged.
At a minimum, your report should include the following (indicative percentages have been included
in order to guide you in terms of how to best utilise the word count):
• Introduction to the Report (10%)
Introduce the industry selected, and the two contemporary and/or emerging issues that you
will be analysing for the reader.
• Overview of the Contemporary or Emerging Issues (20%)
Explain the contemporary and/or emerging issues for the reader, drawing upon academic and,
where relevant, non-academic sources to do so. Include supporting evidence from reputable
sources. What is the issue and why should the industry be concerned about it?
• Critical Analysis of the Risks and Opportunities Presented by the Issues (50%)
Critically analyse the risks and opportunities presented by the issues. Given the limited word
count, two to three risks and two to three opportunities is sufficient, particularly if you
support your arguments with good quality evidence.
• Tailored Recommendations for the Industry Selected (15%)
Offer one to three recommendations for the industry you are analysing for each of the issues.
Again, aim to support your suggestions with good quality evidence. This will help to make your
submission more robust.
• Conclusion to the Report (5%)
Briefly summarise the key points/arguments for the reader.
The report should focus on a specific industry of your choice (see further details below).
2
For ease, you may wish to structure the report as follows:
• Introduction to the Report (inc. Overview of the Industry)
• Contemporary Issue 1: Overview, Risks, Opportunities, Recommendations
• Contemporary Issue 2: Overview, Risks, Opportunities, Recommendations
• Conclusion to the Report
You should aim to be critical in your approach and draw upon relevant academic literature and
theories to guide or inform your arguments. Being critical in academic work means not accepting
things (information, ideas, and arguments) at face value, but questioning them with an open mind,
subjecting them to careful scrutiny. It can involve exercising judgement to ‘weigh up’ different
perspectives and/or evidence from different sources, to help you form your own opinions and make
well-reasoned arguments. It involves ‘higher skills’ like synthesis, analysis, and evaluation, therefore
going beyond mere description or simple explanation.
Topics Covered within the Module
A wide variety of topics will be addressed within the module, any of which would serve as a suitable
focus for your assignment. These include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible and Sustainable Management
• Rapid Technological Advancement
• Socio-Demographic Change
• Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Shifts
• The Future of Work
Please note, the list above consists of the ‘headline topics’ covered within the module. Within these,
there are numerous sub-topics that you could choose to focus upon (for example, climate change
within the context of ‘Responsible and Sustainable Management’ or the gig economy under the ‘The
Future of Work’). You are not required to cover the full range of issues within the headline topics.
However, you must address two of the headline topics (e.g., Responsible and Sustainable
Management and Socio-Demographic Change). Where appropriate, you can connect these together
(e.g., rapid technological advancement is reshaping the future of work. Climate change may have very
significant geo-political and geo-economic implications). This can help to demonstrate that you
understand the complex relationships between the different topics.
Submission Details
You must submit your assignment to the Canvas submission point. In order to submit via Canvas,
please log in as normal and then select ‘Assignment’ to view and upload the relevant assessment.
Canvas will automatically submit the document through Turnitin.
A Note on Data Collection
You are forbidden from collecting primary data, for example, via interviews or questionnaires, as part
of this assignment. The collection of primary data is subject to strict University procedures and failure
to adhere to these constitutes a serious academic offence. Instead, information should be derived
from secondary sources, such as books and journal articles, government publications, industry
statistics, organisational websites, company reports, newspapers, etc.
3
Assessment Criteria
The assignment will be marked against the following criteria, using a marking template (see later in
this document). Levels of attainment for each criteria will be informed by the QMS postgraduate
conceptual marking scale (also included at the end of this document).
1. Overview of the selected industry and two contemporary and/or emerging issues, including
justification of choices made.
2. Critical analysis of the two contemporary/emerging issues, using insights from relevant
academic literature.
3. Level of academic understanding demonstrated thorough engagement with relevant
academic literature and concepts.
4. Evident research on chosen issues and use of supporting evidence and citations.
5. Clarity of writing and quality of argumentation.
Submission Guidelines: You must submit your assignment to the Canvas submission point. In order to
submit via Canvas, please log in as normal and then select ‘Assignment’ to view and upload the
relevant assessment. Canvas will automatically submit the document through Turnitin.
Some Tips on how to Approach the Assignment
#1 Treat your reader as if they have general knowledge, but not subject specific knowledge: in other
words, you will need to concisely explain key terms, theories, concepts, etc., and cite a relevant
academic source. (An easy way to think about this is, would a friend or family member who has never
studied this topic know what the term or concept meant? Could they, for example, describe what is
meant by ‘planetary boundaries’, ‘deglobalisation’, ‘big data’, or ‘machine learning’? If not, you should
explain it in your assignment).
#2 Remember to include some contextual information, but not so much that your report is merely
descriptive: Some contextual information about the topic you are investigating is very important. It
helps to set the scene and is often highly interesting! However, you should complement this with
significant consideration of relevant academic content (for example, key leadership, risk management
and/or sustainability concepts). Connect these theories and concepts to the descriptive content. It is
not enough to say, for example, that a specific action is unsustainable, you must explain what it means
to be ‘unsustainable’ and examine why the action in question can be considered unsustainable. Which
connects to #3 …
#3 Draw upon a wide range of academic literature (journal articles and textbooks) and support the
arguments you are making with evidence: Weaker assignments contain limited reference to
academic literature and include arguments based on unsubstantiated personal opinion (e.g., ‘I think
globalisation presents both risks and opportunities for businesses’). Stronger submissions
demonstrate evidence of extensive research and evidence-based argumentation (e.g., ‘Crane and
Matten (2019, p.19), argue that increased globalisation, which they define as ‘the ongoing integration
of political, social, and economic interactions at the transnational level’, has brought with it both
challenges and opportunities for businesses’).
#4 Think carefully about your structure: You do not have to adhere to a rigid structure based on the
elements outlined above. Select the one that works best for the topic you are analysing. However, we
4
would strongly encourage you to use headings/sub-headings and regularly ‘sign-post’ for the reader.
It must be clear how/where you have addressed the main points in your report.
#5 Connect the different sections together: Weaker assignments will consist of multiple disconnected
sections; stronger assignments will flow clearly and logically from introduction to conclusion. The way
to achieve this is by regularly signposting (see above) and drawing connections between the different
sections. These connections could be based on the contextual information and/or the academic
content.
Presentation Guidelines
• All assignments must be word processed. Please use Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman, Font
Size 11/12, black typeface on white paper.
• One and a half or double line-spacing should be used.
• Please insert page numbers.
• Please include a cover page containing your name, student ID number, assignment title, and
word count.
• The word limit for the report is 3,000 (+/- 10%, not including the reference list). Work that
exceeds the word limit will not be marked.
• Use of thematic headings and sub-headings is encouraged, as they help structure your work
and highlight key themes to the reader.
• Please use the Harvard referencing system throughout your report. In-text citations must be
included to identify the sources of all academic ideas and supporting evidence. A full and
correctly formatted reference list must be provided at the end of your assignment. Guidance
on Harvard referencing can be found here. Please ask us if you have any specific questions.
Late submissions
Assessed work submitted after the deadline will be penalised at the rate of 5% of the total marks
available for each calendar day late up to a maximum of five calendar days, after which a mark of zero
shall be awarded.
Exceptional circumstances
If you have exceptional circumstances as outlined in the Student Handbook and require an extension,
you should contact your Adviser of Studies as soon as possible and complete the exceptional
circumstances form with the required supporting evidence. The Exceptional Circumstances
Committee meets weekly to review cases and you will be notified of their decision following the
meeting.
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APPENDIX A: SAMPLE INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET
MGT9203 CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT ELEMENT:
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK
Critically Examine Two Contemporary or Emerging Issues in Management
STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:
PROVISIONAL MARK* DATE MARKED:
* Note: all grades remain provisional until ratified, or otherwise, by the relevant assessment board
Distinction
(70+)
Merit
(60-69)
Pass
(50-59)
Fail
(0-49)
Assessment criteria:
Overview of the selected industry and two
contemporary and/or emerging issues,
including justification of choices made.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Critical analysis of the two
contemporary/emerging issues, using insights
from relevant academic literature.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Level of academic understanding demonstrated
thorough engagement with relevant academic
literature and concepts.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Evident research on chosen issues and use of
supporting evidence and citations.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Clarity of writing and quality of argumentation. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Overall Comments:
Strengths of the Work:
•
•
Areas for Improvement (Feed-Forward):
•
•
MARKED BY
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APPENDIX B: CONCEPTUAL EQUIVALENTS SCALE POSTGRADUATE
Module
Descriptor
Mark Band Criteria Determinator
within Grade Band
A
(Outstanding)
80-100
• Thorough and systematic knowledge and
understanding of module content
• Clear grasp of issues involved, with evidence of
innovative and original use of learning resources
• Knowledge beyond module content
• Clear evidence of independence of thought and
originality
• Methodological rigour
• High critical judgement and confident grasp of
complex issues
Originality of
argument
A
(Clear)
70-79
• Methodological rigour
• Originality
• Critical judgement
• Use of additional learning resources.
Methodological
rigour
B
60-69
• Very good knowledge and understanding of
module content
• Well-argued answer
• Some evidence of originality and critical
judgement
• Sound methodology
• Critical judgement and some grasp of complex
issues
Extent of use of
additional or non-
core learning
resources
C 50-59
• Good knowledge and understanding of the
module content
• Reasonably well argued
• Largely descriptive or narrative in focus
• Methodological application is not consistent or
thorough
Understanding of
the main issues
Marginal Fail 40-49
• Lacking methodological application
• Adequately argued
• Basic understanding and knowledge
• Gaps or inaccuracies but not damaging
Relevance of
knowledge
displayed
Weak Fail 0-39
• Little relevant material and/or inaccurate answer
or incomplete
• Disorganised
• Largely irrelevant material and misunderstanding
• No evidence of methodology
• Minimal or no relevant material
Weakness of
argument
* Module content should be interpreted as the topic or area of research being undertaken in the study in keeping
with the learning outcomes for the module.
The above criteria can be applied to both taught modules at M-level and the M-level dissertation (ignoring
reference to module content).
2021-2022 (Semester 3)
Assessment: Individual Report (100%)
Critically Examine TWO Contemporary or Emerging Issues in Management
Aims of the Assignment
The assignment for this element of the module requires you to prepare a report based on two of the
contemporary or emerging issues in management covered within the class. The main aim of the
assessment is to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding
of the key areas and themes covered in the module. The word limit for the report is 3,000 (+/- 10%,
not including the reference list). It is worth 100% of the mark for the module.
The submission date for the individual assignment is Friday 12 August 2022 at 11.59pm.
Please note, in addition to the detailed guidance below, further advice on how to approach the
assignments will be offered in class. Therefore, your engagement is strongly encouraged.
At a minimum, your report should include the following (indicative percentages have been included
in order to guide you in terms of how to best utilise the word count):
• Introduction to the Report (10%)
Introduce the industry selected, and the two contemporary and/or emerging issues that you
will be analysing for the reader.
• Overview of the Contemporary or Emerging Issues (20%)
Explain the contemporary and/or emerging issues for the reader, drawing upon academic and,
where relevant, non-academic sources to do so. Include supporting evidence from reputable
sources. What is the issue and why should the industry be concerned about it?
• Critical Analysis of the Risks and Opportunities Presented by the Issues (50%)
Critically analyse the risks and opportunities presented by the issues. Given the limited word
count, two to three risks and two to three opportunities is sufficient, particularly if you
support your arguments with good quality evidence.
• Tailored Recommendations for the Industry Selected (15%)
Offer one to three recommendations for the industry you are analysing for each of the issues.
Again, aim to support your suggestions with good quality evidence. This will help to make your
submission more robust.
• Conclusion to the Report (5%)
Briefly summarise the key points/arguments for the reader.
The report should focus on a specific industry of your choice (see further details below).
2
For ease, you may wish to structure the report as follows:
• Introduction to the Report (inc. Overview of the Industry)
• Contemporary Issue 1: Overview, Risks, Opportunities, Recommendations
• Contemporary Issue 2: Overview, Risks, Opportunities, Recommendations
• Conclusion to the Report
You should aim to be critical in your approach and draw upon relevant academic literature and
theories to guide or inform your arguments. Being critical in academic work means not accepting
things (information, ideas, and arguments) at face value, but questioning them with an open mind,
subjecting them to careful scrutiny. It can involve exercising judgement to ‘weigh up’ different
perspectives and/or evidence from different sources, to help you form your own opinions and make
well-reasoned arguments. It involves ‘higher skills’ like synthesis, analysis, and evaluation, therefore
going beyond mere description or simple explanation.
Topics Covered within the Module
A wide variety of topics will be addressed within the module, any of which would serve as a suitable
focus for your assignment. These include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible and Sustainable Management
• Rapid Technological Advancement
• Socio-Demographic Change
• Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Shifts
• The Future of Work
Please note, the list above consists of the ‘headline topics’ covered within the module. Within these,
there are numerous sub-topics that you could choose to focus upon (for example, climate change
within the context of ‘Responsible and Sustainable Management’ or the gig economy under the ‘The
Future of Work’). You are not required to cover the full range of issues within the headline topics.
However, you must address two of the headline topics (e.g., Responsible and Sustainable
Management and Socio-Demographic Change). Where appropriate, you can connect these together
(e.g., rapid technological advancement is reshaping the future of work. Climate change may have very
significant geo-political and geo-economic implications). This can help to demonstrate that you
understand the complex relationships between the different topics.
Submission Details
You must submit your assignment to the Canvas submission point. In order to submit via Canvas,
please log in as normal and then select ‘Assignment’ to view and upload the relevant assessment.
Canvas will automatically submit the document through Turnitin.
A Note on Data Collection
You are forbidden from collecting primary data, for example, via interviews or questionnaires, as part
of this assignment. The collection of primary data is subject to strict University procedures and failure
to adhere to these constitutes a serious academic offence. Instead, information should be derived
from secondary sources, such as books and journal articles, government publications, industry
statistics, organisational websites, company reports, newspapers, etc.
3
Assessment Criteria
The assignment will be marked against the following criteria, using a marking template (see later in
this document). Levels of attainment for each criteria will be informed by the QMS postgraduate
conceptual marking scale (also included at the end of this document).
1. Overview of the selected industry and two contemporary and/or emerging issues, including
justification of choices made.
2. Critical analysis of the two contemporary/emerging issues, using insights from relevant
academic literature.
3. Level of academic understanding demonstrated thorough engagement with relevant
academic literature and concepts.
4. Evident research on chosen issues and use of supporting evidence and citations.
5. Clarity of writing and quality of argumentation.
Submission Guidelines: You must submit your assignment to the Canvas submission point. In order to
submit via Canvas, please log in as normal and then select ‘Assignment’ to view and upload the
relevant assessment. Canvas will automatically submit the document through Turnitin.
Some Tips on how to Approach the Assignment
#1 Treat your reader as if they have general knowledge, but not subject specific knowledge: in other
words, you will need to concisely explain key terms, theories, concepts, etc., and cite a relevant
academic source. (An easy way to think about this is, would a friend or family member who has never
studied this topic know what the term or concept meant? Could they, for example, describe what is
meant by ‘planetary boundaries’, ‘deglobalisation’, ‘big data’, or ‘machine learning’? If not, you should
explain it in your assignment).
#2 Remember to include some contextual information, but not so much that your report is merely
descriptive: Some contextual information about the topic you are investigating is very important. It
helps to set the scene and is often highly interesting! However, you should complement this with
significant consideration of relevant academic content (for example, key leadership, risk management
and/or sustainability concepts). Connect these theories and concepts to the descriptive content. It is
not enough to say, for example, that a specific action is unsustainable, you must explain what it means
to be ‘unsustainable’ and examine why the action in question can be considered unsustainable. Which
connects to #3 …
#3 Draw upon a wide range of academic literature (journal articles and textbooks) and support the
arguments you are making with evidence: Weaker assignments contain limited reference to
academic literature and include arguments based on unsubstantiated personal opinion (e.g., ‘I think
globalisation presents both risks and opportunities for businesses’). Stronger submissions
demonstrate evidence of extensive research and evidence-based argumentation (e.g., ‘Crane and
Matten (2019, p.19), argue that increased globalisation, which they define as ‘the ongoing integration
of political, social, and economic interactions at the transnational level’, has brought with it both
challenges and opportunities for businesses’).
#4 Think carefully about your structure: You do not have to adhere to a rigid structure based on the
elements outlined above. Select the one that works best for the topic you are analysing. However, we
4
would strongly encourage you to use headings/sub-headings and regularly ‘sign-post’ for the reader.
It must be clear how/where you have addressed the main points in your report.
#5 Connect the different sections together: Weaker assignments will consist of multiple disconnected
sections; stronger assignments will flow clearly and logically from introduction to conclusion. The way
to achieve this is by regularly signposting (see above) and drawing connections between the different
sections. These connections could be based on the contextual information and/or the academic
content.
Presentation Guidelines
• All assignments must be word processed. Please use Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman, Font
Size 11/12, black typeface on white paper.
• One and a half or double line-spacing should be used.
• Please insert page numbers.
• Please include a cover page containing your name, student ID number, assignment title, and
word count.
• The word limit for the report is 3,000 (+/- 10%, not including the reference list). Work that
exceeds the word limit will not be marked.
• Use of thematic headings and sub-headings is encouraged, as they help structure your work
and highlight key themes to the reader.
• Please use the Harvard referencing system throughout your report. In-text citations must be
included to identify the sources of all academic ideas and supporting evidence. A full and
correctly formatted reference list must be provided at the end of your assignment. Guidance
on Harvard referencing can be found here. Please ask us if you have any specific questions.
Late submissions
Assessed work submitted after the deadline will be penalised at the rate of 5% of the total marks
available for each calendar day late up to a maximum of five calendar days, after which a mark of zero
shall be awarded.
Exceptional circumstances
If you have exceptional circumstances as outlined in the Student Handbook and require an extension,
you should contact your Adviser of Studies as soon as possible and complete the exceptional
circumstances form with the required supporting evidence. The Exceptional Circumstances
Committee meets weekly to review cases and you will be notified of their decision following the
meeting.
5
APPENDIX A: SAMPLE INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET
MGT9203 CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT ELEMENT:
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK
Critically Examine Two Contemporary or Emerging Issues in Management
STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:
PROVISIONAL MARK* DATE MARKED:
* Note: all grades remain provisional until ratified, or otherwise, by the relevant assessment board
Distinction
(70+)
Merit
(60-69)
Pass
(50-59)
Fail
(0-49)
Assessment criteria:
Overview of the selected industry and two
contemporary and/or emerging issues,
including justification of choices made.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Critical analysis of the two
contemporary/emerging issues, using insights
from relevant academic literature.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Level of academic understanding demonstrated
thorough engagement with relevant academic
literature and concepts.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Evident research on chosen issues and use of
supporting evidence and citations.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Clarity of writing and quality of argumentation. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Overall Comments:
Strengths of the Work:
•
•
Areas for Improvement (Feed-Forward):
•
•
MARKED BY
6
APPENDIX B: CONCEPTUAL EQUIVALENTS SCALE POSTGRADUATE
Module
Descriptor
Mark Band Criteria Determinator
within Grade Band
A
(Outstanding)
80-100
• Thorough and systematic knowledge and
understanding of module content
• Clear grasp of issues involved, with evidence of
innovative and original use of learning resources
• Knowledge beyond module content
• Clear evidence of independence of thought and
originality
• Methodological rigour
• High critical judgement and confident grasp of
complex issues
Originality of
argument
A
(Clear)
70-79
• Methodological rigour
• Originality
• Critical judgement
• Use of additional learning resources.
Methodological
rigour
B
60-69
• Very good knowledge and understanding of
module content
• Well-argued answer
• Some evidence of originality and critical
judgement
• Sound methodology
• Critical judgement and some grasp of complex
issues
Extent of use of
additional or non-
core learning
resources
C 50-59
• Good knowledge and understanding of the
module content
• Reasonably well argued
• Largely descriptive or narrative in focus
• Methodological application is not consistent or
thorough
Understanding of
the main issues
Marginal Fail 40-49
• Lacking methodological application
• Adequately argued
• Basic understanding and knowledge
• Gaps or inaccuracies but not damaging
Relevance of
knowledge
displayed
Weak Fail 0-39
• Little relevant material and/or inaccurate answer
or incomplete
• Disorganised
• Largely irrelevant material and misunderstanding
• No evidence of methodology
• Minimal or no relevant material
Weakness of
argument
* Module content should be interpreted as the topic or area of research being undertaken in the study in keeping
with the learning outcomes for the module.
The above criteria can be applied to both taught modules at M-level and the M-level dissertation (ignoring
reference to module content).
