Which factors are most important in influencing the effectiveness of teams at work

Which factors are most important in influencing the effectiveness of
teams at work

ASSESSMENT

 

This course is assessed by essay question (below) and exam as follows:

 

• The Coursework (Essay) is worth 40% (DEADLINE: 23:55pm on Thursday 8 December 2016)
• The Examination is worth 60% and will take place during the exam period 2 May – 9 June 2017

ESSAY QUESTIONS

 

Please answer one of these questions. The word count for this assessment is 2500 words. This does not include reference lists and bibliographies. Marks may be deducted if you overshoot the word limit

 

1. Which factors are most important in influencing the effectiveness of teams at work?

 

2. Is pay a motivator?

 

3. In what ways do moods and emotions affect work behaviour?

Please do refer to the Mini Lecture on Essay Writing I presented in Week 2 – there is a link to the slides below. There is also a link to the Essay Feedback Sheet which you should look at. Do also make sure you understand the Marking Scheme presented immediately below.

MARKING SCHEME

70% and above   Distinction

As for the (60-69.9%) below plus:

• Shows evidence of wide and relevant reading and a careful engagement with the conceptual issues
• Develops a rigorous argument
• Shows a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials. Materials are evaluated directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and/or appraised

• Shows independent thinking, originality and/or creativity

60-69.9%                Merit Pass

As for the (50-59.9%) below plus:

• Shows strong evidence of analytical insight and critical thinking
• Shows a clear understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues
• Directly engages with the relevant literature on the topic

• Develops and sustains a focussed argument
• Shows strong evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources

50-59.9%                Pass

• Shows a reasonable understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues involved
• Shows evidence of planning and selection from appropriate sources

• Demonstrates some knowledge of the literature

• The text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument
• The text is introduced and concludes appropriately

30-49.9%                Fail

• Fails to answer the question
• Shows some understanding but very little development.

• Severe misunderstandings evident
• Considerable amount of irrelevant material included

0-29%                      Irredeemable fail

 

• Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate knowledge of the key issues
• Contains serious conceptual or factual errors or misunderstandings