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Assignment Brief

Subject Code: MGT 013
Subject Title: Introduction to Management
Type of
Assignment
Individual
Distributed on: 04
th
August 2014 Due Date / Time : 1
st
September 2014

1.0 Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to give students an opportunity to understand the managerial
functions and analyze the principals of management in the work environment.

2.0 Learning Outcome

This assessment will fully or partially satisfy the following learning outcomes:-

1. Describe the role, function and responsibilities of a manager in todays workplace
2. Demonstrate an understanding of organisations and the nature of management from
arrange of perspectives
3. Understand how the principals of management are applied in todays work environment


3.0 Assignment Instructions
3.1 Introduction of the Assignment
Select a company of your choice that operates in Maldives. Your choice of company
needs to be approved by the lecturer.
There are two parts to this assignment. You are required to answer both the parts.
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3.2 Assignment Requirement
Part A
Explain how Henry Fayols 14 Principals of Management are applied in the chosen
company.
The length of the answer should be not more than 1500 words. Student will be
penalized for going over these limits. You must therefore stick to the word limits.
[35 Marks]
Part B
Management functions include Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling. You are
required to analyze the management functions of the selected company. Explain how
these functions are carried out in the organization.
The length of the answer should be not more than 1500 words. Student will be
penalized for going over these limits. You must therefore stick to the word limits
[45 Marks]
3.3 Referencing
Your must provide references. References should use American Psychological
Association (APA) format.
3.4 Otherinformation (Words Count / Font Size / Submission Requirement and Etc)
1. Your assignment should be in the form of a report including the following.
- Introduction to the assignment
- Introduction to the company chosen
- Main body
- Conclusion
2. Your must provide references. References should use American Psychological
Association (APA) format.

3. Use Arial, size 11
4. Choose normal margin, 1.5 spacing,
5. Follow word limits, total both questions should not be more than 3000.
6. Incorrect spelling or grammar mistake will be penalized (minus mark)
7. Plagiarized assignments will receive a 0 mark

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4.0 Marking Criteria
Kindly inserted assignment rubric you have created or you may use this as general guideline for
assessment marking criteria.
No. DETAILS %
1 Professional marks: Format, Layout, follows the general guideline of the
assessment.
5%
2 Introduction 5%
3 Assignment content 1 30%
4 Assignment content 2 45%
5 Technical use : language,Logical flow of arguments, ordering, relevance
of illustrations,
5%
6 Conclusion 5%
7 APA Referencing 5%
8 TOTAL

5.0 Plagiarism and Cheating

Your attention is drawn to the Universitys stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF
OTHERS THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS
SOURCE (a list of references and bibliography must be submitted).