Focusing on the chosen topic you must write a 2,500 word report. Compare, contrast, synthesise and critically analyse research on this topic using quality sources of information. Quality sources normally include academic journals and business reports – and there will be guidance on NILE to help you to consider the credibility of your research. A critical report requires you to identify, select and analyse the research on the key themes and to critically discuss the implications of the research in relation to real world situations. You must employ evidence based analysis and cite your sources and present a reference list. Support for this will also be available on NILE.

You work will be marked against the following criteria - Achievement of the Assessment Brief (To what extent does the work address the task set? Critical analysis and evaluation of sources in a relevant and logical manner – development of a report that reflects advanced scholarship, and effectively integrates analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application to the real world. Professional Report presentation, structure, formatting, and expression. Harvard referencing, in text citations, and reference list.

Assessment Submission - To submit your work, please go to the ‘Submit your work’ area of the Module NILE site. It is important that you submit your work to the correct module NILE site, and that your work is submitted on time. Academic Practice - This is an individual assignment. The University of Northampton policy will apply in all cases of copying, plagiarism or any other methods by which students have obtained (or attempted to obtain) an unfair advantage. Support and guidance on assessments and academic integrity can be found from the following resources.

Work of distinguished quality which is evidenced by an authoritative comprehensive, detailed and systematic knowledge base and understanding for specialised area of study. A key feature will be the ability to work with creativity and originality using knowledge and insights at the forefront of the area of study. There will be a confident grasp of disciplinary methodologies for the discipline/area of study which will be consistently reflected in both own research and advanced scholarship, effectively integrating advanced skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application on a firm foundation of critical facility. Work will be characterised by strong technical expertise to high professional standards, and there will be sustained evidence of confident, autonomous operation and judgment in complex and unpredictable professional situations both in relation to working with others and in relation to own functioning. Self-direction, creativity, practical understanding will be combined to demonstrate the qualities expected of an effective self critical independent learner exercising excellent measured judgment, and will be a consistent feature of work.

Please also note the following: Please take the given feedback for assessment one into consideration. Follow Harvard Referencing throughout your work (in your in-text citations and your reference list). The work should be critical and analytical. This is a level 7 qualification. It is not too late to make aware of yourself about the level seven expectations. Wider research and reading is mandatory. Use only academic, professional sources which are RELIABLE and RELEVANT – journal articles, books, information from Government websites. Get someone to proof read or peer mark your work.

You can upload your work to NILE site prior to the deadline and view your similarity report. The focus of assessment two is to discuss how the chosen topics impact on organizational culture of the case study organization. This must be kept in mind when writing up your report. Focus on your academic writing and also ask yourself - Does the introduction say what I am planning to do in my assignment? Does my work reflect critical and analytical thinking in relation to linking the chosen topic with organizational culture? Have I addressed the assessment task? Any deviations? Does the conclusion link to my discussion and introduction? Please refer to learning and development and library support web pages for further support and guidance.