BHO0255 The Psychology of Work and Organisations

Learning Outcomes
This assessment task addresses the following learning outcomes from the
module specification
Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes
• Have acquired a clear understanding of the role of psychology in organisational settings.
• Have developed a critical appreciation of current research trends and findings, research
methodologies employed presently and historically, and the contribution these make to the
understanding of organisational behaviour.
• Be able to critically evaluate the underpinning issues and assumptions of the theories and
principles of psychology within an organisational context through reflecting upon the application of
theory at work.
• Be able to critically assess the current status of the discipline and prospective future directions.
Ability Outcomes
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of psychology in organisational settings.
• Critically appraise the issues and assumptions of the theories and principles of psychology within
an organisational context.
• Assess the main contributors to the discipline and understand the development of the field and its
value in business and in psychology.
• Evaluate advanced theoretical knowledge showing how organisations engage with psychologists to
resolve issues presented by businesses, people and their resources.
Assessment brief
Case study task:
Drawing on research in work and organisational psychology (measuring talent/identifying
talent and developing talent) make recommendations for how Google can improve their
approach to measuring/identifying talent and developing talent and critically address the
potential strengths and weaknesses of your recommendations.
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Your answer MUST be based on the Google Case study provided on pages 3-6 of
this document.
Your essay should include the following sections:
1. Introduction (Approximately 100 words)
In the introduction, you should also briefly outline what you will cover in the main body of
your essay.
2. Theoretical background (Approximately 650 words)
In the theoretical background you are expected to Introduce the reader to the relevant
psychological literature (Measuring Talent/Identifying Talent and Developing talent).
3. Recommendations (Approximately 650 words)
Based on the literature presented in your theoretical background, make recommendations
for how Google can improve their approach to measuring/identifying and developing talent
and critically address the potential strengths and weaknesses of your recommendations.
5. Conclusion (Approximately 100 words)
Summarise the main points covered in the main body of your essay.
You are advised to:
• Avoid merely describing theories/methods and concepts. Whilst descriptive
accounts are an important way to demonstrate your understanding of the
module content, you must also critically evaluate/discuss them. A critical
approach to essay writing is essential at this level of academic study.
• Work should be written/cited/referenced in APA 6th edition style. You can
access APA 6th edition via Brightspace by clicking on the Library button to
access the easy to use online guide.
• Read widely from textbooks and academic journals to inform your
points/arguments. Please DO NOT refer to lecture slides in your essay.
• Pay close attention to the Assessment Criteria at the end of this document –
this lists general assessment criteria and specific criteria to the
requirements of this assignment. These criteria will be used to inform your
electronic feedback on your marked assignment.
• Finally, do not show or send your work to anyone on your course

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