5BUS1037-0206 Managing People

5BUS1037-0206 Assessment Brief 2024

Managing People

Module Title: Module Code: 5BUS1037-0206

Assignment Format & Individual Reflection (500 Assignment

20%

Maximum Word count words +/- 10%) weighting

Coursework

Time: 23:59pm

return Date 03/05/2024

Coursework Submission: Date: 05/04/24

returned to

Method: YouTube/Canvas

Module Leader First marker Deborah Hamer-Acquaah
Olena Wright

Ajlaa Mokhtar

Module Board

Internal Moderator Approved  HR Subject Group

name

Date: 29/01/24

Approved ? Module Board

External Examiner

Date: date

Assessment eligible for an

extension on submission YES

date (subject to UPRs)

Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding assessed in this assignment:

 Evaluate the contribution people make to organisational success and the key challenges associated

with managing people in organisation.

 Critically analyse the main strategic approaches to people management and the links to business

strategies

Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes assessed in this assignment:

 Compare and contrast theories and models associated with people management and its related

activities with practice.
 Apply knowledge to actual issues in organisations and make relevant recommendations.

 Structure written and oral work appropriately in order to communicate HRM analysis effectively

Transformational Opportunities:

E.g. Use LinkedIn Learning to improve skills

 Practicing presentation skills

 Enhancing digital capability

Feedback /Marking criteria for this Assignment

 Performance will be assessed using HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric)

 Feedback for improvement will be given in writing via your Canvas module site within 4 weeks of

submission
 Lateness Penalty: For each day or part day up to five days after the published deadline, coursework

relating to modules submitted late will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or

unless the numeric grade reaches the minimum pass mark (UG 40/PG 50). Where the numeric

grade awarded for the assessment is less than the minimum pass mark, no lateness penalty will be

applied. If the coursework is submitted more than 5 days after the published deadline, it will not be

marked and a grade of zero will be awarded. Please note: Referred coursework submitted after

the published deadline will be awarded a grade of zero (0).”

 Extensions: Students do not have an automatic right to an extension. If you require an extension,

this must be requested in advance of the submission deadline. Please give your reason(s) for

needing an extension. Not all assessments are eligible for an extension. Please check above.

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Detailed Brief for Individual / Team Assignment

Assignment Title Individual reflection on the Discussion panel held in Week 6 (500 words +/- 10%)

Description of the assignment, task, content and structure:

Personal Reflection

Each student is asked to write a personal reflection of the panel discussion in Week 6 (500 words +/- 10%),

covering the following points:

1. Give a brief overview of the panel discussion in Week 6.

2. Select one of the 3 topics discussed during the panel discussion: (a) Employee involvement and

participation, (b) Performance and (c) Reward. Using existing theory and/or frameworks, evaluate

how one of the panel members built upon that theory/framework to describe their individual

experiences.

3. Include 2-3 academic references in your reflection.

4. Personal reflections should be uploaded to Canvas.

Marking Criteria & Weighting for Individual Reflection

Weighting

Presentation & Structure 5%

Intellectual Curiosity 5%

Content, Analysis and Discussion 30%

Application & Integration 30%

Reflection & Development 30%

Total 100%

See Rubric in assessment area for further details.

Any specific instructions:

The HBS Grading Criteria (rubric) will evidence how marks are awarded for individual parts of

the assignment i.e. Presentation and Structure, Intellectual Curiosity and Referencing, Content,

Analysis, Discussion.

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Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, Essay Mills and other Academic Misconduct Offences

 You are NOT allowed to copy any information into your assignment without using quotation

marks and a reference – this is ‘plagiarism’ (a type of academic misconduct).

You are NOT allowed to copy from other students (or allow other students to copy from you) –

this is ‘collusion’.

 You are NOT allowed to copy from your own assignments on other modules – this is ‘self-

plagiarism’.

 You must NEVER buy assignments from websites (essay mills) – this is called ‘contract

cheating’ and it is now illegal in the UK.

 Contract cheating is a serious academic misconduct offence and also includes arranging for help

with an assessment such that there is also reasonable doubt as to whose work the assessment

represents. It extends to input from a fellow student, friend, relative, or any other person, with or

without payment of any kind.

 Unauthorised use of artificial intelligence (AI) is not allowed and will be treated as academic

misconduct.
 If you commit academic misconduct, your mark will be reduced, or, depending on the severity of

the offence you may get 0% for the assignment in question or 0% for the module, and get a

disciplinary warning. Repeat offenders normally face disciplinary action.

Contact academic-skills@herts.ac.uk if you are unsure of the rules or how to avoid academic

misconduct, and you will receive help. Please see the UPRs relating to Academic misconduct here.

Student Support and Guidance

 For further help on module content and assignment details, contact your Module Leader in his

or her drop-in / office hours or by email.

 Use the Learning Outcomes and HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric) to help inform you of the

expectations of the assessment.
 Use CASE (Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement) website resources:

to meet HBS expectations (see timetable on CASE website homepage or drop-in to CASE in

L064, in the LRC).

 Visit the Academic English for Business Programme Site for tips on developing your academic

English and contact hbsacademic-english@herts.ac.uk if you have any questions.

 For help with Turnitin, look for the “Check your work (Turnitin Originality Report)” practice

assignment in the Assignment section of all of your modules.
 Use the Online Library to access quality business information resources:

o Library Search will help you find books, journal articles and more.

o Use the Subject Toolkit for Business to access to industry standard databases.

o Use Library SkillUP for guidance for searching and referencing.

o Get help: use SkilIUP module chat, visit the Study Success Hub, or book an 1:1 with a

librarian.

The relevant HBS Grading Criteria (Rubric) for your assignment should be added as a table immediately

below the assignment description. If you are unable to find the Grading Criteria (Rubric), please contact

your Module Leader.

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