Assignment: Management Report
Word Limit: 750 words.
Description
This report is a formative assessment designed to partially address two of the topic's learning outcomes: LO 1 (‘understand the basic language of management') and LO 4 (‘demonstrate basic effective communication skills in an academic context'). Using examples, write a 750 word report on some of the ways in which organisations and jobs have changed in the last 10 years. How have these changes affected the manager's job and the skills a manager needs to be successful? You should search business newspapers and magazines for examples to support your report.
a. Version One of the report
b. Version Two of the report
Guidelines
? You are asked to "write a 750 word report". This means you need to use the format for report writing (which is a style regularly used in the workplace). Include a table of contents; use numbered headings and sub-headings; use bullet-point lists (if relevant); write a brief introduction and also a conclusion. At all times make sure to write clearly so that you get your message across easily. If you are unsure about report writing style, you can find more information in the recommended text Summers and Smith (2010) and also in the Student Learning Centre study guides.
? You have to "use information from business pages in newspapers and magazines". That means you are expected to search for a few relevant business articles in publications such as the Australian Financial Review, Business Review Weekly, Fortune, etc. Of course you will have to reference the articles you use for your assignment in a formal reference list at the end of your report.
? Be careful when using material from written sources (such as the textbook, articles, business magazines). Make sure to use your own words. Do not directly copy or quote from books or articles or websites, but paraphrase using your own words.
? Make sure you reference all sources you use. Flinders Business School uses Harvard style referencing which means you need to reference in the text (‘in-text referencing') and also include a reference list. If you are unsure about referencing conventions, contact the Library or the Student Learning Centre for help; in addition, the recommended text by Summers and Smith (2010) is a useful resource as is the Student Learning Centre study guide.
? Use good language and writing style in order to communicate your ideas clearly. Being able to communicate well is vital for participating effectively in the workplace.
To check before submitting
? Presentation.
Make the report look appropriate and professional (something you are proud of). This means:
o Make sure to use spell-check
o Proof read to pick up obvious spelling errors and typos
o Use page numbering
o Use standard font and font size (e.g. Arial 11 or equivalent)
o Avoid colour or coloured font
o Use 1.5 line spacing (which is easier to read than single line spacing) but use single line spacing in the reference list
o Include a title page which includes your name and also lists your tutorial and tutor
? Limiting the size of your document.
Since you need to submit the document electronically, ensure you don't increase the size of the document unnecessarily. Hence:
o Keep your document as a simple Word document o Avoid pictures, photos, images or graphics
o Do not use colour
o Do not include attachments
? Originality.
When you submit an assignment the university expects to receive original work completed by you. Academic integrity is a very important issue within universities and people found to breach academic integrity are penalised (which can mean being precluded from study). Use text-matching software (Turnitin) to assure yourself that your written text does not closely match existing published sources. Access to Turnitin is provided on the BUSN1012 FLO site as well as outside the topic FLO site. Make sure your work is appropriate and do not use sources without paraphrasing. Staff will use Turnitin to check your work after it has been submitted.