Module Number: BMP3004

Module Name: World of Work

Year/Trimester: 2022-2023/ Semester 2/September 2022 Cohort
Module Tutor/s: Bozena Anna Tobera-Tunstall/ Hasnain Qayyum/ Trevor Messam/
Anesa Isufi/ Chisomje Ezeaku/ Shobha Harebasur/ MD Asaduzzaman Khan/
Mohammed Raziur Rahman Chowdhury
Assessment Number 2
Assessment Type (and Individual Report – 80%
weighting)
(2000 words)
Assessment Name Understanding why people work

Assessment Submission Sunday 11 June 2023 at 23:59

Date

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of why people work
LO3 Explain the impact that work can have on people

Assignment Brief:

As a result of the level of high level detail contained in assignment 1, Emmanuel has
asked you to produce another report. Emmanuel wants the report to discuss
employee attitude to work. In particular, Emmanuel wants the report to focus on the
following:

1. The various factors which motivate employees to work

2. The positive and negative factors employees experience as a result of their job
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Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements at Level HE3 - It is expected

that you cite and refer at least five sources in you assinment. As a MINIMUM the
Reference List should include three academic books.

Assessment Preparation and Submission:

See section 11 of the module guide for Guidelines on the Preparation and Submission
of Assignments.

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Additional Submission Instructions:

You are required to submit a soft copy via “Turn-it-in UK” on the module Moodle page.
The software will allow you to check your work against other material on the internet.
It will also compare your work against other students work.
You will be able to upload drafts of your written work into turn-it-in as many times as
you wish before the deadline.
You will not be able to overwrite the final submission after the deadline. You can only
submit a single file.

Specific Assessment Criteria: (See page 4 for General Assessment Criteria)

Excellent (70%+): The report will be to a high standard. It will provide a

comprehensive overview of issues of employee motivation and stress. It will also make
clear links to how these different factors impact upon the organisation and its
employees and to the different business functions applicable in responding to these
demands.Referencing and research will be excellent and used effectively throughout
to support your arguments.

Very Good (60 – 69%): The report will be to a very good standard. It will provide a
very clear overview of issues of employee motivation and stress. It will also discuss
the impact such factors can have on the organisation and its employees and the
different business functions applicable in responding to these demands. Individual skill
sets and qualifications will be discussed effectively against the context of the
assignment brief. Referencing and research will be of a good standard.

Good (50 – 59%): The report will be to a good standard. It will provide an overview of
internal and external factors which can impact upon an organisation with regard to
people management. It will also discuss the business functions that could be used to
respond to such demands. Individual skill sets and qualifications will be discussed
against the context of the assignment brief.Referencing and research will be evident.

Satisfactory (40-49%): A reasonable attempt will be made to prepare and deliver the
report but will be under-developed and will not reflect effective teamwork.

Unsatisfactory (1-39%): Students who do not meet the requirements of a pass

grade (40% or above) will not successfully complete the assessment activity.

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 General Assessment Criteria - Level HE3

Relevance Knowledge Argument/Analysis Structure Presentation Written English Research/Referencing

80%+ As for Class 1(70-79%) but exceptional work that makes a contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding in the subject area
Directly relevant to title. Demonstrates a Makes creative use of appropriate Coherently The presentational A very well written All sources accurately
arguments and/or theoretical articulated and style & layout is correct answer with standard
(Exceptional

70- Addresses most or all of comprehensive knowledge of cited in the text. A

models. Contains some distinctive logically structured. for the type of spelling and grammar.
Quality)

the implications and theory and practice for this

Class I

79% comprehensive
assumptions of the title. level. Demonstrates ability in or independent thinking. An appropriate assignment. Style is clear, resourceful
A comprehensive discussion of format is used. Effective inclusion of and academic. reference list in Harvard
the manipulation and transfer
of subject material to the material resulting in clear, figures, tables, plates Style is provided.
demonstrate a solid logical conclusions. (FTP).
understanding of the issues.
60- Directly relevant to title. Demonstrates a sound Uses appropriate arguments or For the most part The presentational Well written with All sources accurately
69% Addresses some of the knowledge of theory and theoretical models. coherently style & layout is correct standard spelling and cited in the text and an
implications of the practice for this level. Clear and valid discussion of the articulated and for the type of grammar. Style is clear
(Very Good

appropriate reference
Class II/i

Quality)

issues addressed by the Manipulates and transfers material. Clear, logical logically constructed. assignment. and academic.
some material to demonstrate list in Harvard Style is
title. conclusions. An appropriate Effective inclusion of
a clear grasp of the themes, format is used. FTP. provided.
questions and issues.

Generally addresses Demonstrates an adequate Provides a partly coherent Adequate attempt at The presentational Competently written with Most sources
(Good Quality)

the title and its knowledge of theory and argument, but lacking clear focus articulation and style & layout is correct minor lapses in spelling accurately cited in the
implications, but practice for this level, with and consistency in places. Some logical structure. for the type of and grammar. Style is
Class II/ii

50- text and an appropriate

sometimes addresses evidence of an appreciation of issues lack clarity, or theoretical An acceptable assignment. readable and mainly
59% models expressed in simplistic format is used. reference list in Harvard
irrelevant issues. its significance. Inclusion of FTP but academic.
terms. lacks selectivity. Style is provided.
Conclusions are fairly clear and
logical.
40- Some degree of Demonstrates limited A basic argument is evident but Some attempt at The presentational Generally competent Some relevant sources
irrelevance to the title. knowledge of theory and lacks clarity and coherence. articulation and style & layout is largely writing although cited. Some
49%
(Satisfactory

Superficial practice for this level, with Issues are only vaguely stated. logical structure. correct for the type of intermittent lapses in weaknesses in
Class III

An acceptable assignment. grammar and spelling

Quality)

consideration of the intermittent evidence of an Conclusions are not always clear

format is used. Inappropriate use of pose obstacles for the referencing technique.
issues. appreciation of its significance. or logical.
FTP or not used where reader.
clearly needed to aid Style limits
understanding. communication and tends
not to be academic.
Some significant degree Demonstrates weaknesses in Limited argument, which lacks Poorly structured. For the type of Deficiencies in spelling Limited sources and
35- of irrelevance to the title knowledge of theory and clarity in places. Conclusions are Lack of articulation. assignment the and grammar makes weak referencing.
Borderline

39% is common. Onlythe practice for this level, with little neither clear nor logical. Format deficient. presentational style reading difficult.
evidence of an appreciation of
Fail

most obvious issues are &/or layout is lacking. Simplistic or repetitious

addressed at a its significance. FTP ignored in text or style impairs clarity.
superficial level and in not used where clearly
unchallenging terms. needed.
Relevance to the title is Demonstrates a lack of basic Severely limited arguments. Unstructured. For the type of Poorly written with An absence of
<34% intermittent or missing. knowledge of either theory or Lacks clarity. Lack of articulation. assignment the numerous deficiencies in academic sources and
Fail

The topic is reduced to practice for this level, with little Conclusions are sparse. Format deficient presentational style grammar, spelling, poor referencing
its vaguest and least evidence of understanding. &/or layout is lacking. expression and style. technique.
challenging terms. FTP as above.