BHO0255 The Psychology of Work and Organisations

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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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BHS0035 Module Title: Strategy in Context

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                        Criteria EXPLANATION
Case Study Content
Your case study answers the questions set out in the assignment brief. The assignment asks you to explain why a particular organisation made a particular strategic decision. Your completed case study should focus on this explanation. Simply describing the decision, providing an external and/or internal analysis of the organisation, or evaluating the quality of the decision will not answer the assignment question.
The discussion in the case study is informed by relevant theory. Your explanations of why your chosen organisation made the decision must be grounded in theory. In other words, when searching for explanations, you must consider factors set out in the various theoretical perspectives we discussed in this module. You are expected to use a minimum of three or four different theoretical perspectives.
Please avoid exclusively relying on basic planning models such as PESTLE and SWOT. Using basic planning models only will result in a basic pass mark at best.
Your writing demonstrates a solid understanding of the theoretical perspectives you are using. Please make sure that you understand the theoretical perspectives and models you use very well – e.g. what they are intended for, how they work and how they are related to other perspectives.
You are not required to explain in your case study the theoretical perspectives you use. However, the way you use concepts and ideas from those perspectives will provide an indication of your understanding.
Your case study is based on thorough research of your organisation’s decision, the organisation itself and the situation within which the decision was made. You are expected to use a variety of sources to obtain information about your chosen organisation, about the decision that you are analysing and about any relevant circumstantial factors (e.g. various aspects of the external and internal environment, important stakeholders, organisational processes, etc.). Relying on just one or two sources will most likely not be enough.
Please also be aware of potential biases – e.g. your organisation’s own accounts of how the decision was made may not be objective.
Your case study should address the power dimension of organisational decision-making. In your analysis, you should consider how the various forces both in the internal and external environment of the organisation forced or encouraged the organisation to make the decision. These forces may have exerted a direct coercive impact on the organisation (e.g. stakeholder demands), facilitated the decision (e.g. existence of particular resource sets), or set out the boundaries for organisational imagination (e.g. organisational culture and structure). You should also consider the relationships between the various forces.
Case Study Structure
Your case study has a clear introduction. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the organisation that you chose and the decision that you will be explaining. It should contain a phrase such as “In this case study, I will explain how an organisation X reached the decision Y”. You can also provide a brief list of the theoretical perspectives you will use.
Your case study is a coherent narrative. You present your points/arguments in a logical sequence. The structure of the main body of the case study should support a clear communication of the results of your analysis. As this is a fairly long case study, you should split it into several sections. Each section should deal with a specific topic – e.g. background information, the description of the decision-making process, a particular influencing factor, or the discussion of the relationship between particular influencing factors.
Please do not title the main body of your case study “Main body”. The words “main body” are simply used to denote the main substantive section of a piece of writing. They are not an appropriate section title.
The case study must have a clear conclusion, summarising the findings of your analysis. In your conclusion, you should provide a clear outline the key reasons why your organisation made the decision.
Evidence and Referencing
All arguments you make must be supported by evidence, either theoretical or empirical. Your arguments and explanations should be based on thorough research and careful consideration of relevant evidence. Avoid making arguments without supporting them with relevant evidence.
All non-common-knowledge facts and arguments are referenced. You should provide a clear indication of the sources of your evidence by thoroughly referencing your writing. Please use either an APA or Harvard referencing style.
The sources used are up-to-date and appropriate for an academic work Avoid using blogs, social media, ‘yellow press’ newspapers and consultancy websites as your sources. Reputable national and regional newspapers and magazines, websites of reputable non-governmental organisations and commercial and non-profit organisations, government sources and academic journals and books are acceptable.
The references are formatted correctly both in the text and the references pages. Please use either an APA or Harvard referencing style and make sure that you use correct formatting (e.g. the sources should be listed in the reference page in an alphabetical order).
 
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STRATEGY IN CONTEXT BHS0035

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                        Criteria EXPLANATION
Case Study Content
Your case study answers the questions set out in the assignment brief. The assignment asks you to explain why a particular organisation made a particular strategic decision. Your completed case study should focus on this explanation. Simply describing the decision, providing an external and/or internal analysis of the organisation, or evaluating the quality of the decision will not answer the assignment question.
The discussion in the case study is informed by relevant theory. Your explanations of why your chosen organisation made the decision must be grounded in theory. In other words, when searching for explanations, you must consider factors set out in the various theoretical perspectives we discussed in this module. You are expected to use a minimum of three or four different theoretical perspectives.
Please avoid exclusively relying on basic planning models such as PESTLE and SWOT. Using basic planning models only will result in a basic pass mark at best.
Your writing demonstrates a solid understanding of the theoretical perspectives you are using. Please make sure that you understand the theoretical perspectives and models you use very well – e.g. what they are intended for, how they work and how they are related to other perspectives.
You are not required to explain in your case study the theoretical perspectives you use. However, the way you use concepts and ideas from those perspectives will provide an indication of your understanding.
Your case study is based on thorough research of your organisation’s decision, the organisation itself and the situation within which the decision was made. You are expected to use a variety of sources to obtain information about your chosen organisation, about the decision that you are analysing and about any relevant circumstantial factors (e.g. various aspects of the external and internal environment, important stakeholders, organisational processes, etc.). Relying on just one or two sources will most likely not be enough.
Please also be aware of potential biases – e.g. your organisation’s own accounts of how the decision was made may not be objective.
Your case study should address the power dimension of organisational decision-making. In your analysis, you should consider how the various forces both in the internal and external environment of the organisation forced or encouraged the organisation to make the decision. These forces may have exerted a direct coercive impact on the organisation (e.g. stakeholder demands), facilitated the decision (e.g. existence of particular resource sets), or set out the boundaries for organisational imagination (e.g. organisational culture and structure). You should also consider the relationships between the various forces.
Case Study Structure
Your case study has a clear introduction. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the organisation that you chose and the decision that you will be explaining. It should contain a phrase such as “In this case study, I will explain how an organisation X reached the decision Y”. You can also provide a brief list of the theoretical perspectives you will use.
Your case study is a coherent narrative. You present your points/arguments in a logical sequence. The structure of the main body of the case study should support a clear communication of the results of your analysis. As this is a fairly long case study, you should split it into several sections. Each section should deal with a specific topic – e.g. background information, the description of the decision-making process, a particular influencing factor, or the discussion of the relationship between particular influencing factors.
Please do not title the main body of your case study “Main body”. The words “main body” are simply used to denote the main substantive section of a piece of writing. They are not an appropriate section title.
The case study must have a clear conclusion, summarising the findings of your analysis. In your conclusion, you should provide a clear outline the key reasons why your organisation made the decision.
Evidence and Referencing
All arguments you make must be supported by evidence, either theoretical or empirical. Your arguments and explanations should be based on thorough research and careful consideration of relevant evidence. Avoid making arguments without supporting them with relevant evidence.
All non-common-knowledge facts and arguments are referenced. You should provide a clear indication of the sources of your evidence by thoroughly referencing your writing. Please use either an APA or Harvard referencing style.
The sources used are up-to-date and appropriate for an academic work Avoid using blogs, social media, ‘yellow press’ newspapers and consultancy websites as your sources. Reputable national and regional newspapers and magazines, websites of reputable non-governmental organisations and commercial and non-profit organisations, government sources and academic journals and books are acceptable.
The references are formatted correctly both in the text and the references pages. Please use either an APA or Harvard referencing style and make sure that you use correct formatting (e.g. the sources should be listed in the reference page in an alphabetical order).
 
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