Assignment Task
Module title: Managing Strategic Change
Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name:
I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people. All references have been duly cited.
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Note: the Turnitin version is the primary submission and acts as a receipt for the student.
Late submission of the electronic version of the assignment, without an authorised extension, may result in a Fail.
Only the LSC Extenuating Circumstances Panel may grant an extension.
The Learning outcome(s) assessed by this assignment are:
All learning outcomes assessed.
At postgraduate level you are expected to:
Have a high standard of presentation, structure, layout and design
Demonstrate appropriate coverage, critical appreciation and evaluation of relevant literature
Demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts and the application of theory to practical solutions
Show evidence of originality of thought and approach, and of creative problem solving ability
The grade awarded for this piece of work remains provisional until ratified by LSC Exam Board.
Learning Outcomes tested
(from module syllabus) Assessment Criteria To achieve the module learning outcomes.
In addition to LSC Common Assessment and Academic Marking Criteria, students are expected to meet the following threshold descriptors for a pass grade.
LO1: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding on the nature of strategic management, process of strategic formation and strategic development. Demonstrate an understanding of strategic change management, culture change, value creation and the role of change agents acting within organisations
Provide evidence of a sound knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the process of developing a strategic plan
Understand the integrative nature of strategic change and its relevance to other modules
LO2: Develop comprehensive knowledge understanding on the role of leaders in design and develop business strategy. LO3: Identify and explain the importance of how synthesis of knowledge gained from other business modules may be brought together into a comprehensive understanding of the concepts underpinning competitive advantages. LO4: Apply relevant strategic analysis tools to identify strategic issues and develop appropriate business strategy. LO5: Critically appraise key models of managing strategic change and undertake reflective exploration of one’s own role as either an agent of change or a participant in the change process and to synthesise sceptically the above learning outcomes into the context of organisations and/or other relevant case studies. LO6: Undertake reflective exploration of individual experiences in change management either as an agent of change of a participant in the change process to synthesis strategic change management practice in the organisational context.
TASK DESCRIPTION: Assignment ONE (Individual Report)50%
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Write a report addressing the questions given below:
To what extent does the emergent view of strategy challenge the classical model of strategic management? (1250 words)
Drawing on relevant theories of leadership and strategy, critically discuss the importance of leadership in the process of strategy development and implementation (1250 words)
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2500 words maximum.
FORMATTING AND LAYOUT
Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
Ensure a clear title, course, and name or ID number is on a cover sheet and a bibliography using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided.
Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.
All referencing should be in Harvard style.
marking criteria and Student FEEDBACK – Assignment 1(50%)
This section details the assessment criteria. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark.
The marks available for each criterion are shown. Lecturers will use the space provided to comment on the achievement
of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit
from development/improvement.
Common Assessment Criteria (applied to all parts of the project) Marks available Marks
awarded
1. Research-informed Literature: Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions. Understand the literature on schools of strategy and the role of leadership in strategy development 15 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject: Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline. The appropriateness of the concepts and models that are produced in line with the set tasks of the assignment 20 3. Analysis: Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence .The extent to which your chosen concepts and models are examined in terms of their key principles and practices 25 4. Practical Application and Deployment: Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems. Applications of the key principles and practices to your chosen organization and recommendations made for management. 30 5. Skills for Professional Practice: Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation. A report format that addresses the assigned tasks in the context of your chosen organisation.
Constructed in line with these tasks and flows with logic and direction throughout the sections. 10 TOTAL 100 Assignment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. ) 72 Hours Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate) %
TASK DESCRIPTION: Assignment Two (50%)
BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION
You are required to study the case study, which has been provided, Unilever’s New Global Strategy: Competing through Sustainability, and attempt the tasks below:
TASKS
Make and state any reasonable assumptions. Use academic models to support your analysis.
A.
Drawing on the functional areas of management (HRM, Marketing and Finance) and using the quantitative and qualitative data provided in the case study, conduct an internal analysis on the company. Justify your response. (Approximately 500 words).
B.
Using relevant models, critically discuss the impact of external forces on the company. Critically evaluate the structure of its industry and discuss the implications for the company. (Approximately 500 words)
C.
As a change consultant, what interventions would you have implemented within Unilever to mitigate the impact of economic factors? (Approximately 750 words)
D.
Consider a scenario in which you were called upon to participate as a change agent in a strategic change management programme. Critically reflect upon your experience in overcoming blockers and capitalising on facilitators of change. To what extent do you agree that reflective learning is in itself a means of enhancing one’s leadership ability in the context of change management? Justify your analysis by using theory. (Approximately 750 words)
Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
FORMATTING AND LAYOUT
Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
Length: 2500 words
Document format: Report
Ensure a clear title, course, and name or ID number is on a cover sheet and a bibliography using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided.
Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.
The use of a range of information sources is expected – academic books, peer reviewed journal articles, professional articles, press releases and newspaper articles, reliable statistics, company annual reports and other company information. All referencing should be in Harvard style.
marking criteria and Student FEEDBACK – Assignment 1(50%)
This section details the assessment criteria. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark.
The marks available for each criterion are shown. Lecturers will use the space provided to comment on the achievement
of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit
from development/improvement.
Common Assessment Criteria (applied to all parts of the project) Marks available Marks
awarded
1. Research-informed Literature: Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions. Understand the literature on schools of strategy and the role of leadership in strategy development 15 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject: Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline. The appropriateness of the concepts and models that are produced in line with the set tasks of the assignment 20 3. Analysis: Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence .The extent to which your chosen concepts and models are examined in terms of their key principles and practices 25 4. Practical Application and Deployment: Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems. Applications of the key principles and practices to your chosen organisation and recommendations made for management. 30 5. Skills for Professional Practice: Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation. A report format that addresses the assigned tasks in the context of your chosen organisation.
Constructed in line with these tasks and flows with logic and direction throughout the sections. 10 TOTAL 100 Assignment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. ) 72 Hours Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate) %
Level 7
In accordance with the FHEQ, at the end of Level 7 students should havea systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. They will be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. They should have a conceptual understanding that enables them toevaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. They will also be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. In addition, they will be able to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Assessment category
Coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject area, at least some of which is informed by the latest research and/or advanced scholarship within the discipline Cognitive and intellectual skills
Application of theory to practice (for courses with a professional practice element) Reading and referencing Presentation, style and structure
Work that significantly exceeds the specified word limit may be penalized
Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning outcomes 90%-100% Exemplary systematic, theoretical and conceptual understanding of knowledge at or informed by the forefront of the field of study, demonstrating highly sophisticated grasp of the subject matter Exceptional critical evaluation and awareness of current problems, and contemporary issues and debates that draws on new insights or perspectives within the field. Work demonstrates exemplary ability to synthesise current research and advanced scholarship in an original, creative and innovative manner. Sophisticated, systematic and innovative application of knowledge and theory to professional practice within the discipline. Flawless use of systematically selected literature to justify and express reasoned judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level A very high level of critical engagement across a systematic and fully appropriate range of relevant and current academic, research, policy- and practice-related literature demonstrating deep and selective reading and initiative along with highly consistent accurate referencing Exemplary presentation of work that is fluent and flawless throughout.
80%-89% Excellent systematic, theoretical and conceptual understanding of knowledge at or informed by the forefront of the field of study and showing sophisticated depth, breadth, detail and clarity Sophisticated critical evaluation and awareness of current problems, and contemporary issues and debates that draws on new insights or perspectives within the field. Work demonstrates a very high level of originality and creativity in the student’s approaches to synthesising current research and advanced scholarship within the subject area An excellent level of originality and innovation in the application of knowledge and theory to professional practice within the discipline. Demonstration of excellent critical awareness and evaluation and the ability to effectively critique and employ current academic literature in making reasoned judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level A very high level of critical engagement across an extensive range of relevant and current academic, research, policy- and practice-related literature demonstrating deep and appropriate reading and initiative along with highly consistent accurate referencing Outstanding presentation of work that is logically and coherently structured with a strong or original central argument(s), conveyed with a high level of fluency and eloquently communicates compelling, coherent conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Level 7 Coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding Cognitive and intellectual skills
Application of theory to practice Reading and referencing Presentation, style and structure
Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning outcomes 70% – 79% A high level of systematic, theoretical and conceptual understanding of knowledge at or informed by the forefront of the field of study and showing considerable depth, breadth, detail and clarity A high level of critical evaluation and awareness of current problems, and contemporary issues and debates that draws on new insights or perspectives within the field. Work demonstrates a significant level of originality and creativity in synthesising current research and advanced scholarship within the subject area A high level of originality and innovation in the application of knowledge and theory to professional practice within the discipline. Demonstration of excellent critical awareness and evaluation and the ability to select and use academic literature in making reasoned judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level A high level of critical engagement across an extensive range of relevant and current literature demonstrating wide and appropriate reading and initiative along with highly consistent accurate referencing Excellent presentation of work that is logically and coherently structured with a strong or original central argument(s), conveyed with a high level of clarity of expression and which clearly communicates valid, coherent conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
60% – 69% An effective, systematic, theoretical and conceptual understanding of knowledge mostly at or informed by the forefront of the field of study and showing good depth, breadth, detail and clarity An effective level of critical evaluation and awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and debates that draws on new insights or perspectives within the field. Work demonstrates some effective originality and creativity in synthesising current research and scholarship within the subject area A good level of originality and innovation in the application of knowledge and theory to professional practice. Demonstration of consistently good critical awareness and evaluation and reasonable ability to use the academic literature in making reasoned judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level A good level of critical engagement across a good range of relevant and current academic, research, policy- and practice-related literature demonstrating appropriate reading and some initiative along with consistent accurate referencing High quality presentation of work that is largely logically and coherently structured with a generally strong central argument conveyed with a clarity of expression and which communicates clear conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
40% – 59% A sufficient but limited level of systematic, theoretical and conceptual understanding of knowledge at times at or informed by the forefront of the field of study but showing adequate depth, breadth, detail and clarity A sufficient but limited level of critical evaluation and awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and debates, with some reference to new insights or perspectives within the field. Limited evidence of originality and creativity in synthesising current research and scholarship within the subject area A reasonable but limited level of originality and innovation in the application of knowledge and theory to professional practice within the discipline. Demonstration of some good critical awareness and evaluation and some ability to use the academic literature in developing judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level Sufficient critical engagement with a reasonable range of relevant and current academic, research, policy- and practice-related literature demonstrating mainly appropriate reading but limited initiative and/or some minor inconsistencies and inaccuracies in referencing Generally good presentation of work that is sufficiently logical and coherent in structure with a discernible central argument. May present limited originality and lack some clarity of expression, but an identifiable conclusion reasonably communicated to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Level 7 Coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding Cognitive and intellectual skills
Application of theory to practice Reading and referencing Presentation, style and structure
Marginal fail 35% – 39% Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter is incomplete, uninformed or limited in its scholarship within the field of study, or lacking sufficient depth, breadth, detail or clarity Critical evaluation is limited or lacks awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and debates. Insufficient reference made to new insights or perspectives within the field, or insufficient evidence of originality and creativity in synthesising current research and scholarship within the subject area Insufficient degree of originality or innovation in the application of knowledge and theory to professional practice within the discipline. Demonstration of poor critical awareness and evaluation or a lack of ability to use the academic literature in developing judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level Insufficient critical engagement with relevant and current academic, research, policy- and practice-related literature. Lack of evidence of wider reading or a lack of initiative or inconsistent and inaccurate referencing Presentation of work shows insufficient organisation or central argument, and is lacking in logical and coherent structure. Poor clarity of expression weakly communicating to specialist or non-specialist audiences
Fail 30% – 34% Limited knowledge and understanding of the subject matter shown. Work is not sufficiently informed by scholarship within the field of study and is insufficient in depth, breadth, detail or clarity Insufficient evidence of critical evaluation and awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and debates. Insufficient reference to new insights or perspectives within the field and lacking in originality and creativity in synthesising current research and scholarship within the subject area Little evidence of originality and innovation and a significant lack of application of knowledge and theory to professional practice demonstrating little critical awareness and evaluation and a lack of ability to use the academic literature to make judgements and decisions in relation to complex issues and problems at a professional level Little evidence of critical engagement with relevant and current literature. Poor use of appropriate sources and/or inconsistent and inaccurate referencing Often poorly presented work that is disorganised, has an ill-formed central argument, and lacks a logical and coherent structure. A lack of clarity of expression or fails to communicate effective conclusions to specialist or non-specialist audiences
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