MBA 7000 People and Organisations Assignment 1 Brief | CMU

MBA 7000 Learning Outcomes Covered

• Critically analyse key theoretical approaches of building, managing and rebuilding teams and the principle of team operations
• Critically examine conflict management techniques and managing conflicts. in a variety of contexts and develop discussions based on complex scenarios and the changing external environment
• Develop, explore and critique human resource management approaches in these contexts concerning contemporary theory and an understanding of current practice
• A conceptual understanding of the core theories in understanding people and their roles in organisations

MBA 7000 Assignment Brief

The migration of professionals from Sri Lanka has become a pressing concern for businesses and the national economy. Driven by economic instability, political uncertainties, and better career prospects abroad, many skilled workers, including doctors, engineers, IT professionals, and academics, are leaving the country in search of improved financial security and career growth. This brain drain poses significant challenges to local organisations, resulting in skill shortages, operational inefficiencies, and a weakened talent pipeline.

Task

Based on the above scenario, critically examine the impact it has on teams in an organisation, and based on identified challenges in rebuilding teams, provide recommendations for rebuilding and managing successful teams. Please incorporate theoretical frameworks, concepts and principles in building your analysis.

• You need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different conceptual frameworks; knowledge and understanding of appropriate academic ideas; and support your analysis with relevant literature., 50 marks
• Interrelationship of academic ideas and practice: You need to demonstrate your analytical skills: knowledge and understanding of the interrelationship of academic ideas and practice (e.g. relating academic ideas to case study and your experience/s); skills of analysis (e.g. highlighting and exposing key issues), 20 marks
• You need to demonstrate skills of critical evaluation of relevant and contemporary HR challenges within the case study demonstrating awareness of the significance of relevant HRM concepts, 20 marks
• Professional, scholarly communication: coherence and rigor You will need to demonstrate skills of handling of academic material, in a way that is well- argued and with a clear line of thought; coherence in how you address the assignment task; and, this must be underpinned by academic referencing (Harvard style) and appropriate scholarly conduct., 10 marks

Note: Your analysis should be based on the secondary data  collection methods

Important Instructions:

Your analysis must be grounded in secondary data sources such as academic journals, industry reports, and credible publications.

You must integrate contemporary theories and real-world practices in team management and HRM throughout your response.

Support your arguments with evidence-based research and apply critical thinking in your evaluations and recommendations.

You must use the Harvard Referencing system throughout your work. Correct in-text referencing is required, and a full and correct reference list needs to be provided. Please note that for academic acceptance, it is important to refer to adequate sources in building critical arguments concerning this assignment. Generally, the lecturer expects a minimum of 15 latest sources from accepted recommended journals, required reading and recommended readings. For a list of required and recommended reading, please refer to the "Module Specification" section of the student handbook.

Criteria for Marking

Report Structure

Paper Size: A4
Word Count: 1200 Words
Printing Margins: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch
Header and Footer: 1 Inch
Basic Font Size: 12
Font Style: Arial\Times New Roman

Important Information for Students

• The final version of your individual assignment softcopy needs to be uploaded to Turnitin via Cardiff Met Moodle before the deadline.

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• The final version of your assignment soft copy (Word format only) must be uploaded to ICBT SIS on or before the deadline.

Please log on to www.ichtsis.lk to upload your assignment.

The softcopy should be named as MBA_(subject number)_(followed by the Cardiff Met student ID.

E.g. for Delivering Successful Projects Assignment 

• Students are expected to keep a backup of all the assignments. ICBT and Cardiff Metropolitan University have the right to request for soft copy of any assignment at any time during the course.
• Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must be individual and original although you may work in groups in some instances (Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).
• All sources of information must be referenced using "Harvard referencing", where a reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.
• Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can upload the assignment. No late submissions are allowed by the system.
• Please refer to the Student Handbook on Assignments - Re-submission, the mitigating circumstances procedure.
• Please include the assignment coversheet and feedback sheet in your softcopy of the assignment. Please avoid copying the assignment question in your answer file.
• The submission instructions of Turnitin and ICBT SIS will be circulated a few weeks before the submission deadline.