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Additional Assessment Item - Essay

You will be required to write a 3000 word essay as follows:

Drawing on information from an organisation with which you are familiar, (a) analyse and evaluate a selection of relevant management theories in the context of your organisation; and (b) compile a series of recommendations for that organisation that would enhance the practice of management of one of the topics selected from the three options below.

a. The role of culture within the organisation.

b. The ability of the organisation to manage change and to learn and adapt as a whole organisation.

c. How the organisation manages diversity

In either instance, you will need to demonstrate an understanding and critical analysis of the theories surrounding the topic, as well as evaluating the practical reality in the workplace.

Please refer to relevant academic literature and source materials, as well as drawing upon your knowledge of the organisation.

Rationale:

This assignment is designed to:

- familiarise students with the various theories relating to organisations and organisational planning and control.

- encourage students to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array of theoretical contributions;

- encourage students to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.

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