Last updated 02/03/2020 Checked for S1 2020
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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is meant as a guide only. All details were correct as at the date noted - check your assessment information and Blackboard announcements for any changes that may have been made by your lecturer.
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| Assessment 2: Research task |
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- You are to locate 3 sources for possible inclusion in Asessment 2 on the topic of the relevance of Scientific Management in the 21st Century.
- The format for the assessment is report format, with headings for each source for the following:
1. Full APA reference
2. Brief summary of article
3. Possible contribution to essay argument
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| Resources needed |
You will only need 3 sources for this assessment:
- 2 academic books (including your textbook)
- 1 academic journal article
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- "scientific management"
- taylor* AND management
- "scientific management" AND "21st century"
Can't find what you need? Try searching your keywords in the database ABI/INFORM Complete
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Suggested readings
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Guidance evaluating your sources (what to think about).
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
- Academic Skills: Annotated Bibliography guide [has tips for writing summaries]
- Callaghan student? Drop in to the GP Building for assignment assistance.
- Ourimbah student? Visit a Writing Drop-In in the Ourimbah Library for assistance
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| Assessment 3: Essay |
| Topic |
- Briefly explain Taylor’s theory of Scientific Management and critically evaluate its relevance to organisations in the 21st Century. Include examples in your discussion.
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| Resources needed |
At least 5 different academic sources, including:
- at least 2 academic journal articles
- academic books (including your textbook)
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- "scientific management"
- taylor* AND management
- "scientific management" AND "21st century"
Can't find what you need? Try searching your keywords in the database ABI/INFORM Complete
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Suggested readings
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
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| Assessment 4: Group oral presentation |
| Topic |
- The presentation will essentially be an interim summary of the written report (Assessment 5).
- The group presentation and report will be prepared in groups of 3 to 5 people, based on the Case Study available on Blackboard.
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| Resources needed |
- Academic sources including books, chapters, and journal articles.
- Your textbook
- Keep in mind that you will need at least 6 different academic sources for Assessment 5.
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- Small-to-medium enterprises
- SMEs AND "change management"
- SMEs AND motivation
- SMEs AND leadership
Can't find what you need? Try searching your keywords in the database ABI/INFORM Complete
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Suggested readings
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- Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course]
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ebooks and ejournals.
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
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| Assessment 5: Group written report |
| Topic |
- The written report will formally present the group's analysis of the Case Study, addressing the six step Case Analysis process.
- It is expected that the analysis will be supported by reference to academic theory.
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| Resources needed |
At least 6 different academic sources, including:
- at least 2 academic journal articles
- academic books (including your textbook)
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- Small-to-medium enterprises
- SMEs AND "change management"
- SMEs AND motivation
- SMEs AND leadership
- "change management" AND [theory]
- leadership AND [theory]
Can't find what you need? Try searching your keywords in the database ABI/INFORM Complete
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Suggested readings
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- Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course]
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ebooks and ejournals.
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
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