UMOCQW-15-M People and Orgnisations Assessment Brief 2025/26 | UWE Bristol

UMOCQW-15-M Assessment Brief

Submission details

Module title: People and Orgnisations
Module code: UMOCQW-15-M
Submission deadline: Before 14:00 on 5th January 2026
Assessment title: An Individual, Written, Critical Analysis of a case study based on three topics from this module. Please see the module schedule for a list of the topics.
Assessment type: Written Assignment
Assessment weighting:100% of total module mark
Size or length of assessment: Maximum 2500 words (no +/- 10% to be used)

learning outcomes

Module learning outcomes assessed by this task:

1. Appraise theory and research to critically evaluate the theories associated with people and organisations, to better understand the complexity of relationships in organisational environments
2. Apply a range of theoretical frameworks, concepts and research relating to the disciplines of both Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies to develop informed arguments
3. Demonstrate critical insight into how different and multiple perspectives can be used to analyse the experiences of people in organisations

Use of Al in assessment: You may use Al to search for links between module theory and the assignment case study. However, do not use Al to write any part of the assignment, not even a paragraph. In other words, do not submit Al generated work in your assessment. If in doubt, please discuss with your module staff and consider UWE's guidance to students on Using generative Al at UWE Bristol - Study skills | UWE Bristol.

Guidance on Referencing (inc Al):

Please note that the aim of referencing is to demonstrate you have read and understood a range of sources to evidence your key points. You need to list the references consistently and in such a way as to ensure the reader can follow up on the sources for themselves. Please use the UWE Bristol Harvard referencing system. No other referencing system will be acceptable. Please see the assessment marking rubric for the marks associated with referencing.

Where should I start?

Using the information in the specific case study provided as a starting point, analyse the situation in the case study using three of the study units from the module, with at least one topic from Organisation Studies and one from Human Resources. You need to analyse the people aspects of the case not the business aspects. It is likely you will need to do further research on the case or organisation to develop your analysis.

1. Start by reading/watching all articles provided and then choose which you will analyse in the paper 
2. You should then select which of the topics from the module you will use to analyse the case. Remember you need to choose three - one from Organisation Studies (OS) and one from Human Resources (HR). The third can come from either OS or HR. You should make sure that these topics have clear links with the case you have selected. You will then do some reading - the lecture handouts and recordings are a great place to start but you should do further reading from textbooks and journal articles
3. You will probably need to do a bit more research into the case and the organisation from the article you have selected, you will need more information to be able to analyse the cases in depth.

What do I need to do to pass?

1. Read beyond the lecture handouts - make sure that you engage with academic literature. There is an online reading list available on blackboard, this is a good place to start. You can also follow up the references on the lecture slides.
2. Link theory to practice- you must draw examples from the case and use theory to provide insight into these example
3. Make sure that you have a clear structure and logical flow. Try to plan your writing, consider what message you want the reader to take away from your paper and use signposts to flag this up.
4. Make sure your paper is fully referenced using the Harvard referencing system.

The minimum pass mark for this module is 50%. Please examine the marking rubric and raise any questions with the Module Leader or your seminar tutor.

How do I achieve high marks in this assessment?

1. You need to cite relevant literature and be able to critically evaluate the theories and ideas you draw upon. This means that you should not take theory for granted but engage with this critically-evaluating both its strengths and weaknesses.
2. A deep and detailed integration of theory and examples from your selected case. You must use theory to explore the case in a deep and considered way. You must be able to show what the use of theory uncovers. You will need to do more research around the organisation to get more detailed examples.
3. A clear argument that links the topics together and that is warranted by your analysis of the case.

How does the weekly learning and teaching relate to the assessment?

The weekly lectorial sessions provide the subject relevant content, here you will learn about each topic. In the sessions the key ideas and theorists will be presented. You can also use the lecture slides to follow up on references to assist with researching for your essay.

The weekly tutorial sessions are designed to aid the completion of your assessment. In class, you will be asked to draw links between theory and the examples you have drawn and present some of your key findings at the end of the session.

There will also be an online assignment support session held which give advice on how to approach the assignment and how to write it.

What additional resources may help me complete this assessment?

Please explore the following links for additional resources. In addition, the library runs weekly online semnars that could be invaluable. These are regularly displayed on the announcement board in the library. If in doubt, please ask to speak with a business school librarian.

• The blackboard page for the module has an online reading list, a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) sheet and more advice on how to approach your assessment
  Specific UWE library study skills pages i.e.: Study skills
  о Critical thinking and writing - Reading and writing | UWE Bristol
• Writing - Reading and writing | UWE Bristol consider linking to specific assessment types from this link
• Writing feedback-Writing | UWE Bristol

What do I do if I am concerned about completing this assessment?

It is recommended that you review all of the relevant materials on Blackboard. You can also speak to your module leader for advice and guidance.

UWE Bristol offer a range of Assessment Support Options that you can explore through this link, and both Academic Support and Wellbeing Support are available.

For further information, please see the Student study essentials.

How do I avoid an Assessment Offence on this module?

Use the support above if you feel unable to submit your own work for this module. The most common form of assessment offence is collusion, this is where students work together closely and write their assignments in collaboration, rather than independently. It is fine for you to work with your peers but please make sure you write up your assignments on your own.

Some students also use essay writing services, this is quite easily detected so please make sure you only present work that you have written.
Please see academic-conduct-policy-and-academic-misconduct-procedures (1).pdf

UMOCQW-15-M Assessment Criteria: