MN4162 Principles of Management (Aviation Context) Assignment 1 – Report Brief

MN4162 Assignment Brief 

Learning Outcomes

LO1: Explain major developments in the history of managerial thought and identify traditional and contemporary approaches in Aviation Management.

LO2: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles that applies on wide variety of skills such as communication and emotional intelligence which will help them to understand the current developments

LO3: Reflect on own management and employability skills

Task

Students are to complete a 1500 word document for Task A and a 1,00 word document for Task B. Total word count 2,500 words.

Task A: 1,500 words

Explain the different management styles that are apparent within the Aviation sector and how this may have changed over time.

You should link this to your understanding of both traditional and contemporary approaches to management that you have learnt on MN4062. You should also draw upon the case studies used in MN4162

A more detailed overview will be given in the assignment overview workshops throughout the term.

Task B: 1,000 words

Explain the skills and attributes needed to be a successful manager in the aviation sector and, reflect on your ability to perform such skills.

You can draw on your groupwork experience in this module and other relevant personal, professional and academic experiences.

Task A and B.docx

FORMAT – Font 12 / style Arial

You will be given feedback and marked on the following areas

1. Content Relevance & Understanding (10 marks)

• Here we want you to give the overview of the work.
• Has the student showcased through the submitted work understanding of the principles of the module/assignment?
• Has the work answered the questions asked or covered the topics needed?

2. Structure

Here feedback can be provided for each individual section which should be specific to the assignment, for example:

i. Introduction (15 marks)

ii. Analysis (30 Marks)

iii. Conclusions (15 Marks)

iv. etc

3. Use of Literature (10 Marks)

• Feedback on use of:

i. academic journals

ii. books from the reading list

iii. external material provided through weblearn

iv. lecture material

v. etc

• Have the references been added properly?
• Legends at visuals?
• Referencing style

4. Clarity of written work(10 Marks)

• Typos
• Connection
• Structure and writing style

Assessment Criteria

Level /4

• Acquisition of broad knowledge
• Evaluate information
• Use information to plan, develop and problem solve

70-100 (A) Very good

Demonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal

Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources

Transformation of knowledge

Independent thinking and development of ideas

Ability to communication very clearly and effectively

Very good evidence of preparation

Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors

Good references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity).

No errors in reference list or citations.

60-69 (B) Very good

Demonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation

Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources

Transformation of knowledge

Independent thinking and development of ideas

Ability to communication clearly and effectively

Very good evidence of preparation

Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors

Good references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity).

Minimal or no errors in reference list or citations.

50-59 (C) Adequate – Satisfactory

Some analysis but limited

Some insight and exploration of ideas

Sound conclusions

No significant inaccuracies or omissions

Some analysis, evaluation or synthesis of information

Lacking clarity at times

Some evidence of preparation

Referencing is sound. Mostly appropriate sources.

Numerous errors or inconsistencies

40-49 (D) All learning outcomes met

Competent (practical)

May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions)

Insufficient analysis, evaluation or synthesis

Limited application of theories/knowledge

An awareness of appropriate principles/theories/techniques

Irrelevance to the task at times

Disorganised work with weak standard of presentation

Numerous aberrations from the requirements of the task

Referencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources

Submission

The following submission instructions apply and must be strictly adhered to:

The normal University submission rules apply to this assignment.

Fit to Submit: Assignment Checklist

This brief assignment checklist is designed to help you avoid some of the most

common mistakes students make in their coursework.

HAVE YOU READ THE

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF? IF NOT,

DO IT NOW!

In it you will find details of the assessment task, word count (where applicable), the assessment criteria your work is marked against, and the learning outcomes – the basis for the assessment strategy in each module.

Students often lose marks by forgetting some of the more straightforward

elements of their assignments. We recommend that you “tick off” each of the

points below as you prepare your work for submission. If you need any help, ask

your tutor.

TICK WHERE RELEVANT

• Have you read and understood the assessment criteria?

• Have you met the learning outcomes? You will lose marks and your work may even be failed if you have not.

• Have you demonstrated you can think and write critically in the completed work? This means you have supported your arguments/explanations appropriately e.g. using relevant academic sources and you have offered discussion points which extends your own or others’ viewpoints to make reasoned conclusions/judgements.

• Have you maintained an academic tone throughout your work? Is your work formal, focused, developed and clear?

• Have you checked that the referencing in your assignment is in line with your programme requirements IE Harvard Style?

• Have you proof-read your work and used a spellcheck software to check your spelling and grammar?

• Have you checked the presentation of your work is as specified by your tutor, for example, are font size, colour, style, line spacing and margins as the tutor specified?

• Have you kept to the word count (or equivalent)? If you are not sure, check with your tutor.

• Can you confirm that the work submitted is your own and not plagiarised?

• Have you checked your work against the assessment criteria as the best way of achieving the highest grade is by meeting the stated assessment criteria

• have you discussed your draft work with your tutor (to raise specific questions that you do not understand etc)