MSc Semester 1 Assessments

Subject

Assessment
70%

Exam:
1.5 hours

30%

Essay

50%

Essay

70%

Essay

30%

Power
Point

Leading
Managing and
Developing
People

50%

Essay

Developing Skills
for Business
Leadership

100%

Portfolio

Employment Law

50%

Essay

Employee
Relations

HRM in context

Human Resource
development

Title

Words

Time

Date

1,000

3pm

Monday 16th November 2015

2,000

12am

Friday 11th December 2015

1,500

3pm

Friday 11th December 2015

40mins

January 2016

2,000

3pm

Friday 11th December 2015

2,000

3pm

Thursday 7th January 2016

2,000

3pm

Friday 8th December 2015

Answer two out of six essay questions

1. What are the complexities and challenges facing
managers in non-union organisations?
2. Critically evaluate the prospect of a global market
shaping global technologies and global products with
an increasing homogenisation of cultures. To what
extent are MNCs able to standardize their HRM
practices globally?
3. Compare and contrast theory that suggests that
leadership can be taught, with theory that implies that
it is innate. Also critically review literature that implies
that women lead in a different way to men.
Your group will select a topic from the course schedule
(Leadership) and you will be required to plan, design and
deliver a scholarly presentation.
4. To what extent do you agree with Ralph Stogdill (1948)
that, a person does not become a leader by virtue of
the possession of some combination of traits? Draw on
a range of competing and complementary perspectives
and debates to support your answer.
1. Personal development records for the period from the
start of the semester to the submission of the portfolio.
2. Evidence to support your development records,
including feedback you have received.
3. A reflective account focusing on your MSc experiences,
and this module in particular.
4. A continuing professional development (CPD) plan for
the next 12-month period with supporting
commentary.
Problem Question