Action Learning in Organisations

Assessment Brief:

Component 1

Component 1 comprises the research of a business-related topic and requires you to present a critical assessment of that topic. The coursework requirements require you to write an academic essay of 2,000 words and to submit by 11.59 pm on 31^st October 2020 to Turnitin. This component comprises 30% of the overall module mark.

Component 2

Drawing on appropriate academic models and theories (from modules you have undertaken on your programme), produce a 5000 word business report that includes a critical strategic appraisal of the simulation Organisation and devise a practical intervention plan for an area of the business to be improved. Submission date is 28^th January 2021 at 5 pm.

Final Report structure (5000 words)

• Title page
• Executive summary (not incorporated in word count)
• Introduction (approx. 750 words)
  • Brief contextual information about the organisation
  • Aim and objectives of the report
• Main body (approx. 3500 words)
  • Strategic appraisal of placement organisation
  • Project choice and justification, project aim and objectives;
  • Consideration of alternative options
  • Implementation plan including resource issues (put in the appendices)
  • Critical analysis and reflection on the design and possible implementation of the project linked to the goals and activities undertaken, business improvements achieved and a critique of appropriate underpinning academic models and frameworks that have informed the approaches adopted
  • Critical reflection on your action learning
• Conclusion and recommendations (approx.750 words)