1. ASB 3101 – Sample Assignment

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

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

4. Thoughts & Perceptions

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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)

10. 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

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