Evaluate how the roles of management, leadership and governance differs in small, medium and large organisations in New Zealand.

MGT801 Management Practice, Level 8, Credits 15, Assignment 1, Version 1
© Southern Institute of Technology 2020
MGT801 MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT 1
Activity Title: Assignment 1
Paper Number and
Title:
MGT801 Management Practice
Level 8, 15 credits
Assessed Learning
Outcomes:
LO.1 Evaluate the roles of management, leadership and governance in
small, medium and large organisations
Conditions: This is a compulsory assignment. It must be submitted and makes up 20%
of your final result for this paper.
The completed assignment is to be submitted to your facilitator via
Blackboard by the due date.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Due date: Sunday, Week 4, via Blackboard
Word Count: 2000 words (+/- 10%), excluding referencing and appendices.
Contribution: 20%
Style: Essay
Qualification outcome expectations
Research and referencing: You are required to engage in some research into the theories
underpinning relationships, influence and leadership and other sources in order to successfully
complete this assignment. Ensure you include a full reference list, including all sources, using the latest
APA guidelines. Correct referencing is an expectation of tertiary study.
Presentation guidelines: Work is expected to be word-processed and submitted as a Word document
or PDF, use a clear, readable font and be within 10% of the given word count (excluding any
referencing). Include your name, student number and the paper code and assignment number as a
header or footer. Reports should include headings or subheadings as required. Spellchecking and
proofreading of work prior to submission is strongly encouraged.
MGT801 Management Practice, Level 8, Credits 15, Assignment 1, Version 1
© Southern Institute of Technology 2020
TASK
Evaluate how the roles of management, leadership and governance differs in small, medium and large
organisations in New Zealand.
Evaluation Breakdown Table
Rubric Dimension Sub Weight % Weight % Contribution to
the Course
Requirement 70%
Referencing / Structure 30%
Structure / Writing 10%
Research 10%
In-text citations and
references 10%
Total 100% 20%
MGT801 Management Practice, Level 8, Credits 15, Assignment 1, Version 1
© Southern Institute of Technology 2020
Marking Schedule
Criteria E (0-39) D (40-49) C (50-64) B (65-79) A (80-100)
Task
Weighting 70%
Evaluate how the
roles of
management,
leadership and
governance differs
in small, medium
and large
organisations in
New Zealand.
Seriously flawed
evaluation on how
the roles of
management,
leadership and
governance differs
in small, medium
and large
organisations.
Serious lack of
research to back up
the evaluation.
No application to
New Zealand.
There is an
insufficient level of
detail and not every
size of organisation
(small / medium /
large) has been
considered.
Flawed evaluation
on how the roles of
management,
leadership and
governance differs
in small, medium
and large
organisations.
Insufficient
research to back up
the evaluation.
No application to
New Zealand.
There is an
insufficient level of
detail and not every
size of organisation
(small / medium /
large) has been
considered.
Satisfactory evaluation
on how the roles of
management,
leadership and
governance differs in
small, medium and
large organisations.
Insufficient research to
back up the
evaluation.
There is a satisfactory
level of detail and
every size of
organisation (small /
medium / large) has
been considered.
Good evaluation
on how the roles
of management,
leadership and
governance differs
in small, medium
and large
organisations with
a broad and
relevant
consideration
based on
research.
There is a good
level of detail and
every size of
organisation (small
/ medium / large)
has been
considered.
Excellent evaluation
on how the roles of
management,
leadership and
governance differs in
small, medium and
large organisations
with a broad and
relevant
consideration, based
on research.
There is an excellent
level of detail and
every size of
organisation (small /
medium / large) has
been considered.
Research
Weighting 10%
No scholarly or
authoritative
sources, no
evidence of
research or not
relevant for the
task.
Little or no use of
sources to support
arguments.
Less than 2
scholarly/
authoritative
sources or sources
are not relevant for
the task.
Limited or unclear
use of sources to
support arguments.
Less than 3-4
scholarly/authoritative
sources.
Some sources lack
relevance or authority
but are still
appropriate for the
task.
Adequate use of
sources to support
arguments.
5-6 scholarly /
authoritative
sources.
Sources are
mostly wellchosen,
authoritative and
appropriate for the
task.
Good use of
sources to support
arguments.
7+ scholarly /
authoritative
sources.
Sources are wellchosen, authoritative
and are appropriate
for the task.
Excellent use of
sources to support
and extend
arguments.
Writing/
organisation
Weighting: 10%
No consideration
for presentation.
Little evidence of
clear writing or
structure, very
difficult to follow.
The research has
not been linked to
the main text.
Numerous spelling
and/or grammatical
errors that have a
significant impact
on readability.
Inadequate
presentation.
Some evidence of
clear or
structured writing.
Little evidence of
meaningful
integration of the
research with the
main text.
Some grammatical
and/or spelling
errors that impact
noticeably on
readability.
Adequate
presentation.
Mostly clear writing
that shows
acceptable
organisation and
structure.
The research could
be incorporated with
the main text more
consistently.
Few issues around
grammar and/or
spelling, some of
which have a minor
impact on readability.
Good
presentation.
Clear writing
mainly to the
point. Mostly
well organised
and structured
writing.
The research is
well integrated
with the main
text.
Good spelling and
grammar with only
minor oversights
that do not impact
on readability.
Polished
presentation.
Clear, concise and
well-structured
writing throughout.
The research is
very well
integrated with the
main text.
Excellent spelling
and grammar correct
in all aspects.
In-text citations
and reference list
APA formatted.
Weighting: 10%
Very limited or no
referencing
attempted, or none
follows APA
guidelines.
References and/or
citations do not
follow APA
guidelines, or
limited referencing
attempted.
References and/or
citations follow some
APA guidelines.
References and
citations follow
most APA
guidelines.
References and
citations follow all
APA guidelines.