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The Organisation: (RBS) The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Topic Title:critically appraise why global businesses are increasingly focusing on possible linkages between employee engagement and oragnisationalperformance. A case study of Royal Bank of Scotland

          -Using examples from your own organization.
          -Remember 90% word count is discussion of literature.

The Structureof PM MODULE ASSIGNMENT

1.	Introduction section (10%)
	Is the HR topic and general HR context expressed clearly? Why is the topic an important HR one? How does it fit/ link with organisational /performance management? 
	What is the organisational/ case organisation context (be brief here - appendix more information if required)? 
	Is there evident linkage between the topic and organisation chosen?
	Is the aim (purpose) of the HR management brief/ report on the stated topic and organisational/ case context explicit? 
	Are key terms defined?
	Is the structure of the rest of the HR management brief/ report outlined or explained?

2.	Main body (with headings) (50%)
	Is the discussion of literature laid out in a logical order, with paragraphs of text on key points/ themes from the literature?
	Are academic references incorporated into the text in the Harvard referencing system?
	Does the discussion flow beyond replication/ description/ explanation of reference sources?
	Is the breadth of reading and quality of sources effective? 
	Is the discussion evidence-based?
	Is the discussion balanced e.g. covering advantages and disadvantages i.e. clear analysis of themes (as appropriate)?
	Does a line of discussion/ argument emerge?
	Are any sources critiqued for their value/ worth?
	Is there reference to appropriate underlying theory/ related theory/ conceptual frameworks?

3.	Application of knowledge to organisation/ case organisation (10%)- should be integrated within discussion 
	Is this explicit? 
	Are references to case/ organisation made, integrated/ synthesised with the literature as appropriate?

4.	Structure and Conclusions (10%) 
	Is the overall structure clear and appropriately developed from introduction to evaluation/ summary phase?
	Are there clear linkages/ flow (and if appropriate, cross referencing) between each section of the management brief/ report?
	Are conclusions logical and derived from the academic discussion?
	Are they realistic? 
	Is the topic clearly evaluated from both literature discussion and that of the case/ organisation?

5.	Academic style/presentation (5%)
	Is the management brief/ report written in an appropriate academic style?
	Has it been proof read e.g. is the spelling and grammar exemplary? 
	Is the HR management brief/ report fully and appropriately referenced and is there a full reference list, in the Harvard referencing system, included?








Indicative Guide to Build the Assignment

Characteristics	Very Good Pass
(60-69%)
Introduction/ Contextual Framework 





10%	Demonstrates a very good ability to place HR topic/ question within a wide organisational and contextual framework. 
Scope of knowledge, understanding 




20%	Displays very good breadth of knowledge, understanding & application in most, but not all aspects of the HR topic/ question. Has comprehensive, but not always ‘critical’ awareness of current published research in both highly research based and applied articles/ reports, however some reliance on textbooks is evident. 
Depth and linkages (where relevant) 
Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation



30%	Demonstrates outstanding depth, and (where relevant), integrative links across the various areas of the organisation(s) and HR subject area. 
Critically analyses, synthesises and evaluates a range of relevant information such as specialised theories, principles and concepts, utilising where appropriate, models and frameworks into an evidence-based discussion.
Application of knowledge to a workplace/ case organisation
 10% 	Some evidence of reflection but not always critical on the application of theory to current work experience/ practice.
Structure and Conclusions



10%	Marshalls data and structures it appropriately to develop (from introduction to conclusion) a mostly logical flow with generally good cohesion between sections.
Draws apposite, largely logical and justified conclusions and inferences. Recommendations are for the most part, focused, relevant and convincing.
Academic style and presentation.
5%	Observes academic style. Excellent referencing and cross referencing with no errors. Spelling and grammar are exemplary.


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