Assessment Brief and Feedback Form

Module title: Managing Strategic Change

Assessment Point: First assessment point
Assessment task: Individual word Essay
Word count limit: 2,000 words (+/- 10%) / (NOT inclusive of appendices, NOT inclusive of references)
Submission deadline: Please consult VLE.
Submission procedure: Please submit via the submission link on VLE.
Submission Record
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severity level of the offence, will result in a penalty that may affect your progress.
Late submissions
Note that all work handed in up to 3 working days after the submission deadline will be accepted and marked but the mark will be capped at 50%
(if the work) passes unless you have been granted an extension to the submission deadline or a deferral in accordance with the Extenuating
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deadline or a deferral in accordance with the Extenuating Circumstances Policy will not be accepted and will be recorded as 0%.
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General Guidance
Your assignment should be word typed processed (handwritten assignments are not accepted), using Times New Roman size 12 font, double
spaced, with numbered pages and your student number printed as a footer on every page.
The word limits stated for this assignment excludes the reference list at the end of the assignment but includes all text in the main body of the
assignment (including direct quotations, in-text citations, footnotes, tables, diagrams and graphs).
Please be aware that exceeding the word count limit will affect the academic judgement of the piece of work and may result in the award of a
lower mark.
Appendices are not considered a supplement thus will not be assessed as part of the content of the assignment. As such, they will not contribute to
the grade awarded, however it may be appropriate to use an Appendices section for any material which is a useful reference for the reader. Please
note that appendices are not included in the word count.
The majority of references should come from primary sources (e.g., journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilise
area specific textbooks. You must ensure that you use the University of Suffolk’s Harvard style of referencing.
Please indicate the word count length at the end of your assignment.
Marking and assessment
This assignment will be marked out of 100%
This assignment contributes 50% of the total module marks.
Learning outcomes assessed in this assessment
1. Critically evaluate the impact of behaviour

2. Appreciate culture on employee attitude and behaviour, in general and in relation to change.
Task: Summative Assessment 1 (2000 word Essay)

Discuss, from critical perspectives, the extent to which organisational culture shapes employees’ attitude and behaviour during organisational
change.

Your work should include and cover the following sections/aspects and content (as shown and stated in the table below). The specific percentage
marks allocated to each section/aspect of your work is stated below. Please also note that the Level 7 marking criteria (located towards the end of
this assessment brief) will also be used to reflect this overall grade. Please remember that the achievement and demonstration of the 2 learning
outcomes are being assessed in this assessment.
Note the suggested structure for your assignment:
 Section/aspect Content to cover Marks available
Introduction Setting the scene and outline of the approach 10 Marks
(250words) taken in addressing the task. Background
(relevant to the task) information about
assignment describing scope, objectives,
methods of investigation.
Problem identification Cleary discuss, from critical perspectives, the 30 Marks
(700 words) extent to which organisational culture shapes
employees’ attitude and behaviour during
organisational change.
.
Critical Discussion Utilise academic research using literature from 35 Marks
(700 words) journals, books as well as undertake a critical
evaluation making effective use of evidence and
scholarly sources towards the topic under
investigation.
Conclusion Effective summary of key points. 10 Marks
(350words)
Layout and Referencing High quality presentation that conforms to 15 Marks
(list of references can take as many pages as principles of academic writing and contains
necessary and not included in the limit/word minimal errors in sentence construction,
count) grammar and punctuation. The assignment
followed appropriate academic conventions
regarding in-text citations and referencing.
Total: 2000 words

Additional resources
Please consult VLE for recommended reading of previous weeks
 Marking Criteria
Level 7
In accordance with the FHEQ, at the end of Level 7 students should have a 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 to evaluate 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 Cognitive and Application of theory to Reading and referencing Presentation, style and
knowledge and intellectual skills practice (for courses with a structure
understanding of the professional practice Work that significantly
subject area, at least element) exceeds the specified word
some of which is limit may be penalized
informed by the latest THIS ASSESSMENT
research and/or CATEGORY IS NOT
advanced scholarship APPLICABLE
within the discipline
Exemplary systematic, Exceptional critical Sophisticated, systematic and A very high level of Exemplary presentation of
achievement of all associated
Pass mark, demonstrating

theoretical and evaluation and innovative application of critical engagement across work that is fluent and flawless
conceptual awareness of current knowledge and theory to a systematic and fully throughout.
learning outcomes

understanding of problems, and professional practice within appropriate range of

90%-100%

knowledge at or contemporary issues the discipline. Flawless use relevant and current
informed by the and debates that draws of systematically selected academic, research,
forefront of the field of on new insights or literature to justify and policy- and practice-
study, demonstrating perspectives within the express reasoned judgements related literature
highly sophisticated field. Work and decisions in relation to demonstrating deep and
grasp of the subject demonstrates complex issues and problems selective reading and
matter exemplary ability to at a professional level initiative along with
synthesise current
 research and advanced highly consistent accurate
scholarship in an referencing
original, creative and
innovative manner.
Excellent systematic, Sophisticated critical An excellent level of A very high level of Outstanding presentation of
theoretical and evaluation and originality and innovation in critical engagement across work that is logically and
conceptual awareness of current the application of knowledge an extensive range of coherently structured with a
understanding of problems, and and theory to professional relevant and current strong or original central
knowledge at or contemporary issues practice within the discipline. academic, research, argument(s), conveyed with a
informed by the and debates that draws Demonstration of excellent policy- and practice- high level of fluency and
forefront of the field of on new insights or critical awareness and related literature eloquently communicates
80%-89%

study and showing perspectives within the evaluation and the ability to demonstrating deep and compelling, coherent
sophisticated depth, field. Work effectively critique and appropriate reading and conclusions to specialist and
breadth, detail and demonstrates a very employ current academic initiative along with non-specialist audiences
clarity high level of literature in making reasoned highly consistent accurate
originality and judgements and decisions in referencing
creativity in the relation to complex issues
student’s approaches and problems at a
to synthesising current professional level
research and advanced
scholarship within the
subject area
 Coherent and detailed
knowledge and understanding
Level 7
A high level of systematic,
theoretical and conceptual
Pass mark, demonstrating achievement of all associated learning
understanding of knowledge at or
informed by the forefront of the
field of study and showing
considerable depth, breadth, detail
and clarity
70% – 79%
outcomes
An effective, systematic,
theoretical and conceptual
understanding of knowledge
60% – 69%
mostly at or informed by the
forefront of the field of study and
showing good depth, breadth,
detail and clarity
Cognitive and Application of theory to Reading and referencing Presentation, style and
intellectual skills practice structure
THIS ASSESSMENT
CATEGORY IS NOT
APPLICABLE
A high level of critical A high level of originality A high level of critical Excellent presentation of
evaluation and and innovation in the engagement across an work that is logically and
awareness of current application of knowledge and extensive range of coherently structured with a
problems, and theory to professional relevant and current strong or original central
contemporary issues practice within the discipline. literature demonstrating argument(s), conveyed with a
and debates that draws Demonstration of excellent wide and appropriate high level of clarity of
on new insights or critical awareness and reading and initiative expression and which clearly
perspectives within the evaluation and the ability to along with highly communicates valid,
field. Work select and use academic consistent accurate coherent conclusions to
demonstrates a literature in making reasoned referencing specialist and non-specialist
significant level of judgements and decisions in audiences
originality and relation to complex issues
creativity in and problems at a
synthesising current professional level
research and advanced
scholarship within the
subject area
An effective level of A good level of originality A good level of critical High quality presentation of
critical evaluation and and innovation in the engagement across a good work that is largely logically
awareness of current application of knowledge and range of relevant and and coherently structured
problems and theory to professional current academic, with a generally strong
contemporary issues practice. Demonstration of research, policy- and central argument conveyed
and debates that draws consistently good critical practice-related literature with a clarity of expression
on new insights or awareness and evaluation demonstrating appropriate and which communicates
perspectives within the and reasonable ability to use reading and some clear conclusions to
field. Work the academic literature in initiative along with specialist and non-specialist
demonstrates some making reasoned audiences

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
50% – 59%
effective originality judgements and decisions in consistent accurate
and creativity in relation to complex issues referencing
synthesising current and problems at a
research and professional level
scholarship within the
subject area
A sufficient but A reasonable but limited Sufficient critical Generally good presentation
limited level of critical level of originality and engagement with a of work that is sufficiently
evaluation and innovation in the application reasonable range of logical and coherent in
awareness of current of knowledge and theory to relevant and current structure with a discernible
problems and professional practice within academic, research, central argument. May
contemporary issues the discipline. Demonstration policy- and practice- present limited originality
and debates, with of some good critical related literature and lack some clarity of
some reference to new awareness and evaluation demonstrating mainly expression, but an
insights or and some ability to use the appropriate reading but identifiable conclusion
perspectives within the academic literature in limited initiative and/or reasonably communicated to
field. Limited evidence developing judgements and some minor specialist and non-specialist
of originality and decisions in relation to inconsistencies and audiences
creativity in complex issues and problems inaccuracies in
synthesising current at a professional level referencing
research and
scholarship within the
subject area
 Coherent and detailed
knowledge and understanding
Level 7
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
Marginal fail
45% – 49%
Limited knowledge and
understanding of the subject matter
30% – 44%
shown. Work is not sufficiently
informed by scholarship within the
Fail
field of study and is insufficient in
depth, breadth, detail or clarity
Cognitive and Application of theory to Reading and referencing Presentation, style and
intellectual skills practice structure
THIS ASSESSMENT
CATEGORY IS NOT
APPLICABLE
Critical evaluation is Insufficient degree of Insufficient critical Presentation of work shows
limited or lacks originality or innovation in engagement with relevant insufficient organisation or
awareness of current the application of knowledge and current academic, central argument, and is
problems and and theory to professional research, policy- and lacking in logical and
contemporary issues practice within the discipline. practice-related literature. coherent structure. Poor
and debates. Demonstration of poor Lack of evidence of wider clarity of expression weakly
Insufficient reference critical awareness and reading or a lack of communicating to specialist
made to new insights evaluation or a lack of ability initiative or inconsistent or non-specialist audiences
or perspectives within to use the academic literature and inaccurate referencing
the field, or in developing judgements
insufficient evidence and decisions in relation to
of originality and complex issues and problems
creativity in at a professional level
synthesising current
research and
scholarship within the
subject area
Insufficient evidence Little evidence of originality Little evidence of critical Often poorly presented work
of critical evaluation and innovation and a engagement with relevant that is disorganised, has an
and awareness of significant lack of and current literature. ill-formed central argument,
current problems and application of knowledge and Poor use of appropriate and lacks a logical and
contemporary issues theory to professional sources and/or coherent structure. A lack of
and debates. practice demonstrating little inconsistent and clarity of expression or fails
Insufficient reference critical awareness and inaccurate referencing to communicate effective
to new insights or evaluation and a lack of

Inadequate and limited knowledge
and understanding of the subject
matter shown. Work is not
informed by scholarship within the
field of study and significantly
lacks depth, breadth, detail or
clarity
< 30%
perspectives within the ability to use the academic conclusions to specialist or
field and lacking in literature to make non-specialist audiences
originality and judgements and decisions in
creativity in relation to complex issues
synthesising current and problems at a
research and professional level
scholarship within the
subject area
Descriptive work with No evidence of originality No evidence of critical Poorly presented and
little or no evidence of and innovation and little to engagement with relevant disorganised work that lacks
critical evaluation and no application of knowledge and current literature. a logical and coherent
awareness of current and theory to professional Lack of use of appropriate structure, lacks a well-
problems and practice. Demonstrates no sources and inconsistent formed central argument and
contemporary issues critical awareness and and inaccurate referencing shows a significant lack of
and debates. No evaluation and a distinct lack clarity of expression with
evidence of awareness of ability to use the academic very weak or irrelevant
of new insights or literature in an effective conclusions, that may be
perspectives within the manner incoherent to specialist or
field. Little or no non-specialist audiences
synthesis of current
research and
scholarship within the
subject area
Feedback form
Student Number:

Section/aspect Content to cover Marks available

Introduction Setting the scene and outline of the approach 10 Marks
(250words) taken in addressing the task. Background
(relevant to the task) information about
assignment describing scope, objectives,
methods of investigation.
Problem identification Cleary discuss, from critical perspectives, the 30 Marks
(700 words) extent to which organisational culture shapes
employees’ attitude and behaviour during
organisational change.
.
Critical Discussion Utilise academic research using literature from 35 Marks
(700 words) journals, books as well as undertake a critical
evaluation making effective use of evidence and
scholarly sources towards the topic under
investigation.
Conclusion Effective summary of key points. 10 Marks
(350words)
Layout and Referencing High quality presentation that conforms to 15 Marks
principles of academic writing and contains
 (list of references can take as many pages as
necessary and not included in the limit/word
count)
Total: 2000 words
minimal errors in sentence construction,
grammar and punctuation. The assignment
followed appropriate academic conventions
regarding in-text citations and referencing.

Date: Grade: Marker’s signature:

Provisional grade subject to change and/or confirmation by the Assessment Boards.