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EPMANC120 ONLINE - Introduction to Business Management

Last updated 02/03/2020 Checked for S1 2020

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Assessment 2: Debate post
Topic	You must submit at least one comment to the Discussion Board on the essay topic, the relevance of scientific management in the 21st century. This assessment aims to assist your preparation and planning for Assessments 3 and 4.
Resources needed	You may use: personal experience from a workplace, information from the text book, or findings from research you've conducted
Referencing style	APA 6th referencing is encouraged for any sources cited
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
Suggested readings	Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course] Re-Tayloring Management: Scientific Management a Century On [ebook]
How the Library can help with this assignment	Finding the academic sources you need. Accessing ejournals and ebooks. Assistance with referencing. Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
Other things that will help	Academic Skills: Writing Strong Paragraphs guide If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]

Assessment 3: Research task
Topic	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
Resources needed	You will only need 3 sources for this assessment: 2 academic books (including your textbook) 1 academic journal article
Referencing style	APA 6th referencing
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
Suggested readings	Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course] Re-Tayloring Management: Scientific Management a Century On [ebook]
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. Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
Other things that will help	Academic Skills: Annotated Bibliography guide [has tips for writing summaries] If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]

Assessment 4: 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.
Resources needed	At least 5 different academic sources, including: at least 2 academic journal articles academic books (including your textbook)
Referencing style	APA 6th referencing
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
Suggested readings	Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course] Re-Tayloring Management: Scientific Management a Century On [ebook]
How the Library can help with this assignment	Finding the academic sources you need. Accessing ejournals and ebooks. Assistance with referencing. Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
Other things that will help	Academic Skills: How to Write an Essay guide If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]

Assessment 5: Individual written report
Topic	Prepare a written report addressing the six step Case Analysis process. It is expected that the analysis will be supported by reference to academic theory.
Resources needed	At least 5 different academic sources, including: at least 2 academic journal articles academic books (including your textbook)
Referencing style	APA 6th referencing
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
Suggested readings	Your online textbook [see your Blackboard course]
How the Library can help with this assignment	Finding the academic sources you need. Accessing ebooks and ejournals. Assistance with referencing. Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
Other things that will help	Academic Skills: Report Writing guide If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]