Assessment details:
Assessment-1
Individual Essay Weighting 20%
1500 words, Due in Session 6
Write an essay on the following topic area.
Topic: Early management theorists (Classical school of thought) believed that organisations should
strive to be logical and rational, with a place for everything and everything in its place. Do you agree
with that approach to the management of contemporary organisations? Discuss.
Criteria for Assessment: Essay
? demonstrated understanding of the topic;
? ability to comprehend and analyse the theories;
? ability to evaluate the contribution of selected theory/ theories and its/ their relevance for
contemporary organizations;
? quality and completeness of the analysis and discussion;
? evidence of appropriate reading & research (academic and other relevant peer reviewed journals,
textbook and other reference books, company publications etc.) It is compulsory that you cite
somewhere between 8-10 credible academic sources in your essay.
? Use of in-text reference, completion of a full reference list at the end using Harvard style of
referencing; and? correct presentation (format, completed and signed cover page, word count on the cover page,
line spacing, spell check etc.), and clarity of expression.