ASB 3101 – Sample Assignment

Learning Outcomes To understand what you are required to produce for the 3101 individual assignment

Session Objectives Read the assignment & discuss with those next to you (15 Minutes) Discussion: General Thoughts A “Walk-Through” Questions? Your feedback

Thoughts & Perceptions

Walkthrough (1) - Structure Title Page Abstract Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Introduction 4 Sections Conclusion References

Walkthrough (2) – Abstract & Introduction Abstract briefly summarises the work Introduction introduces the work – and justifies topic(s); provides scope and details the structure of the remaining assignment

Walkthrough (3) – Section 2: The Experience Relates a personal experience Makes use of theory to discuss that experience (Tuckman, Child, Janis etc) Open and honest analysis of self and others

Walkthrough (4) – Section 3: Learning Again uses theory to explain what happened & consider alternatives Main Questions: What did I learn? What could I have done differently? What would I do next time?

Walkthrough (5) – Section 4: What would happen in an organisation? Discusses what the impact of the situation described would be on a generic organisation Main things to consider: Costs/Benefits Advantages/Disadvantages Are you providing enough evidence for your points?! (Academic theory/evidence)

Walkthrough (6) – Section 5: Making Use of HRM Pick one or two of the key areas of HRM Discusses how certain policies or practices could have helped to: Forestall the situation Mitigate impact of situation Promote situation Increase benefit/advantage of situation Etc Make sure to use: Sufficient academic theory and/or evidence to support your points

Walkthrough (7) – The Conclusion A brief summary of what you have written about A brief summary of the main points made