Module Code: MAN000130M
Module Title: Managing People in the Global Context
Open/Closed Assessment: Open
Maximum Word Count: 3000
Release Date: Week 4
Submission Deadline: Monday 13th January 2025
Weighting: 100%
Important information
A penalty of five marks will be deducted for late submissions that are made within the first hour after the deadline. Submissions that are more than one hour late but within the first 24 hours of the deadline will incur a penalty of ten marks. After the first 24 hours have passed, ten marks will be deducted for every 24 hours (or part thereof) that the submission is late for a total of 5 days. After 5 days it is treated as a non-submission and given a mark of zero. The consequences of non-submission are serious and can include de-registration from the University.
If you are unable to complete your open assessment by the submission date indicated above because of Exceptional Circumstances you can apply for an extension. If unforeseeable and exceptional circumstances do occur, you must seek support and provide evidence as soon as possible at the time of the occurrence. Applications must be made before the deadline to be considered.
Full details of the Exceptional Circumstances Policy and claim form. can be found here:
https://www.york.ac.uk/students/studying/progress/exceptional-circumstances
If you submit your open assessment on time but feel that your performance has been affected by Exceptional Circumstances you may submit an Exceptional Circumstances Affecting Assessment claim form. by 7 days from the published assessment submission deadline. If you do not submit by the deadline indicated without good reason your claim will not be considered.
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Word count requirements
The word count for this assignment is [3000] words.
You must state on the front of your assignment the number of words used and this will be checked.
The main text for this assignment must be word-processed in Arial, font 12, double spacing, minimum 2cm margins all around.
You must observe the word count specified in this assignment brief. The School has a policy of accepting variations to the recommended word count of plus or minus 10%.
What does this mean for you?
Markers will mark your work up to the word count maximum plus 10% and then will stop marking; therefore all words which are in excess of the word count plus 10% will not be marked.
Where your word count is more than 10% below that specified, it is likely that this will
result in a lack of analytical depth or relevant content, which will be reflected in the mark assigned.
What is in the word count?
The word count includes:
- the main text, including in-text reference citations and quotations. The word count does not include:
- Appendices. These may be used to include supporting data, which may be too detailed or complex to include as a Table. They are not a device to incorporate material, which would otherwise cause you to exceed the word limit.
- Title page
- Contents page
- Abstract/executive summary
- Tables, figures, legends
- Reference lists
- Acknowledgements
Assignment: Introduction
As discussed in the seminar classes, this assignment is an opportunity for you to
demonstrate what you have learned on this module in relation to the learning outcomes, ie. to be able to:
● Demonstrate knowledge of the different topics and theories covered on this module
● Understand, critique [and reflect on] different theories relating to managing people
● Apply theory to practice, through real world examples
● Understand and plan an assignment
● Develop your own arguments based on theoretical knowledge of the subject and personal experience
● Apply an international/global perspective to your analysis
Assignment:
In the first lecture we introduced you to the idea of context and how this relates to the range of crises currently affecting organisations and societies across the world.
In terms of crisis, we highlighted the following: the Yemen shipping crisis, war in Ukraine, the Gaza / Israel conflict, conflict in Sudan, US elections, Brexit, the legacy of Covid 19, climate change, and the water crisis in India. Other examples include the UK ‘cost of living crisis’, gender based violence and sexual harassment across the world. You can probably think of many more examples. These crises can affect organisations in many ways, including how they respond/adapt through the management of people. We invite you to write ONE individually researched 3,000-word essay on ‘Aspects of managing people in times of crisis’, with the following requirements.
Assignment instructions
Part 1: Applying theory to practice (2000 Words Maximum) (65%)
i) (250 words approximately)
Identify a crisis currently affecting organisations in any part of the world and briefly describe this crisis and its impact on society and organisations.
ii) (250 words approximately)
Choose any organisation from any part of the world and briefly describe this organisation in terms of its role, market, size, mission and vision. Please research this organisation using the UoY library and other available resources, including the organisation website, media, published academic sources and case studies.
iii) (1,500 words approximately)
Choose either one or two of the following topics to analyse how your chosen
organisation is responding, has responded and/or should respond to your identified crisis, either in terms of:
● Managing people and employability in the global labour market
● Organisation types, structures, teams and work design
● Theories of managing people - from classical to human relations approaches
● Leadership
● Organisational culture
● Power and control
● Technology and change in organisations
● Diversity and difference in organisations
● Organisational Ethics
Part 2: Reflection (1000 Words Maximum) (35%)
[This is separate from Part 1. It is about what you feel you have learned from this
module and how you will apply this new knowledge and skill(s) to develop your future career.]
Using the knowledge and skills gained from this module please reflect on how this is likely to influence your future career.
You should choose one or two topics from the module (listed above) and reflect on the knowledge and skills you have gained and developed in relation to each of these topics. For example, what types of leadership styles and skills have you become aware of and how will you aim to develop your leadership skills in the future? What type of
organisational environment would enable you to develop these skills? What type of
organisational culture would support you in developing these skills? How will your
knowledge of diversity and difference influence your approach to working and/or leading in organisations? How will developing these different skills help you to succeed in the
global labour market?
Notes
We are looking to assess what you have learned on this module.
Please ensure you draw on appropriate theoretical knowledge from the module.
Sources relating to your chosen topic should be mainly from the recommended
textbooks and literature within the reading list for each topic. We have selected these readings carefully. You may also wish to draw on other sources relating to your chosen organisation (eg. from news media, case studies and organisation websites) as well as other recognised English language academic (journal) sources to support your
discussion.
Online sources from commercial providers (eg. workplace.com) and/or
professional essay-writing services (eg. UK Essays) are not acceptable sources for academic subject knowledge.