Assignment:
ESSAY (2,000 words): Organisational Culture
Part A: What are the essential elements of a strong organisational culture? How can leadership ensure an inclusive and multicultural organisation? Refer to theory in your answer. (1500 words)
Part B: Critically reflect and discuss your own observations of multiculturalism in an organisation known to you. Provide examples to explain how management and leadership may have influenced, or failed to influence, multiculturalism in the organisation known to you. (300 words)
Please see Assessment marking criteria for a detailed explanation of the allocation of marks in this assessment.
Rationale
This assessment task will work towards assessing the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to express opinions on management issues with clarity, from both personal and more objective positions that are backed up with sound evidence and analysis.
- be able to apply management theory in order to analyse management dilemmas and problems, and provide recommendations for action.
This assessment will assist you learn to:
- demonstrate your understanding of the challenges that managers face
- learn about and identity the skills and abilities required for managing
- perform in-depth research on matters relating to contemporary management
- develop your critical thinking skills so you can present a balanced view of management theory and organisational practice
- critically reflect on your own philosophy, goals and skills about managing
- develop and practice your formal written communication skills (academic literacy and numeracy)
- develop your APA citation and referencing skills (academic literacy and numeracy)