Module Learning Outcomes

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:

• LO1: Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how organisation theory, approaches, and concepts studied underpin management practice.

• LO2: Critically appraise the practical applications of these concepts and theories.

• LO3: Analyse management practice and popular representations of organisation using relevant approaches and theories from the module.

Assignment Description

Task:
Critically evaluate how teamworking, along with one other Management & Organisation (M&O) concept, can influence organisational effectiveness.

The literature shows that effective teamworking enhances organisational performance across both task and relationship dimensions. However, poorly managed teamworking can decrease effectiveness. Modern interventions such as positive employee experience and flexible working have enhanced engagement and satisfaction, impacting team performance. The challenge is to maximise benefits while minimising challenges.

Assignment Requirements

1. Critical Reflection on Group Work

Reflect briefly on HOW your M&O group worked during the presentation. Focus on process, not content. Examples include:

• communication methods

• motivation

• developing shared understanding

• team culture

• inclusion and participation

2. Evaluation of Two M&O Concepts

Use:

• Teamworking, and

• One other M&O concept such as:
  culture, motivation, communication, perception, change, etc.
  (Do NOT use leadership)

Evaluate how these two concepts can:

• Positively influence organisational effectiveness

• Minimise potential challenges

3. Brief Examples (Two Total)

Provide one example for each concept (teamworking and your second concept).
Requirements:

• Maximum three sentences each

• Use local Singapore organisations or personal/work/media examples

• Do NOT use global companies such as Apple, Google, or Amazon

• Marks may be deducted for lengthy examples

4. Use of Literature

• Use textbooks and peer-reviewed journals

• Avoid Wikipedia, consultancy websites, and non-academic sources

• Maintain a critical approach, avoid descriptive writing and “theory dumping”

Recommended Essay Structure

A) Introduction 

State which additional M&O concept you will discuss alongside teamworking.

B) Critical Reflection on Group Work

Reflect on the process of group functioning.

C) Critical Evaluation 

Critically evaluate:

• Teamworking

• Your chosen M&O concept
  Discuss how they influence organisational effectiveness and mitigate challenges.
  You may discuss them separately or integrate them.

D) Brief Examples

Include one example per concept, each max three sentences.

E) Recommendations

Provide practical recommendations for a local organisation on how to apply the two concepts to strengthen performance and effectiveness.

F) Conclusion

Summarise the key arguments and insights.

G) Module Reflection

Discuss your key learning and takeaways from Part 2 of the module.

I) Appendices (Optional)

Include only relevant, necessary supporting material.

Formatting Requirements

• 1.5 line spacing

• Font size 12

• Use clear subheadings for structure

• Avoid plagiarism

Recommended Reading for Critical Evaluation Approach

Mingers, J. (2000). What is it to be critical? Teaching a critical approach to management undergraduates. Management Learning, 31(2), 219–237.

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded based on:

• Critical evaluation

• Use of relevant literature

• Integration of concepts

• Depth of analysis

• Quality of examples

• Structure and clarity

• Referencing accuracy

• Overall coherence

Brief summary of assessment requirements (key pointers)

• Critically evaluate teamworking plus one other M&O concept (e.g., culture, motivation, communication, perception, change).

• Reflect briefly on how the group worked (process-focused: communication, motivation, shared understanding, inclusion).

• Provide one brief example (max three sentences) for each concept using local Singapore organisations or personal/media examples (no global firms).

• Use peer-reviewed literature and textbooks, adopt a critical approach (no theory-dumping), Harvard referencing, 10–15 citations recommended.

• Structure: Introduction (100w), Group reflection (≈200w), Critical evaluation (≈1300w), Examples, Recommendations (≈200w), Conclusion (≈100w), Module reflection (≈100w).

• Formatting: 2,000 words, 1.5 spacing, font size 12, online individual submission.

How the Academic Mentor approached the assessment 

1. Clarify task & select second concept

   • Mentor reviewed the brief with the student, confirmed scope (teamworking + one other concept) and helped select organisational culture as the complementary concept because it links directly to team dynamics and effectiveness.

2. Plan & structure

   • Mentor mapped the required word allocations to each section and produced an outline matching the recommended structure to ensure balance and coverage of all assessment criteria.

3. Scaffold the Group Reflection

   • Mentor prompted process-focused questions (How did you communicate? How were roles negotiated? How was inclusion managed?) and coached the student to write a concise, critical 200-word reflection that avoided description and focused on process strengths/weaknesses.

4. Literature selection & critical synthesis

   • Mentor provided a shortlist of 12 academic sources (textbooks + peer-reviewed articles) and modeled how to critically appraise and integrate evidence rather than summarise theory, avoiding theory dumping.

5. Write the Critical Evaluation

   • Mentor guided the student to evaluate teamworking and culture both separately and interactively, using evidence to show positive influences and potential pitfalls, and to propose mitigation strategies supported by literature.

6. Prepare examples

   • Mentor reviewed two local Singapore examples and edited them down to three sentences each to meet the requirement and tie them to the theoretical arguments.

7. Recommendations & conclusion

   • Mentor helped draft practical, evidence-based recommendations for a local organisation and a concise conclusion that synthesised key themes.

8. Module reflection & referencing

   • Mentor coached the student to reflect on primary learnings (≈100 words) and ensured all references followed Harvard style with 10–15 academic citations.

Outcome achieved & learning objectives covered (brief)

• Outcome: A structured, critical 2,000-word essay meeting format and content requirements, with two concise local examples, evidence-based recommendations, and correct Harvard referencing.

• Learning objectives met: LO1 (demonstrated theoretical knowledge of teamworking and culture), LO2 (critical appraisal of practical applications and implications), LO3 (analysis of management practice using relevant approaches and theories).

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