Critically evaluate the main work psychology theories applicable to contemporary organisational issues

Module Title:

Contemporary Issues in Work Psychology

Module Code:

7BUS2057

Assignment Format & Maximum Word count

Report 1500 words (+/-10%)

40%

Coursework Submission:

Time: 23:59

Date: 22nd of March Method: Canvas

Coursework return Date returned to students:

w/c the 15th of April

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External Examiner

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Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding tested in this assignment:

1. Critically evaluate the main work psychology theories applicable to contemporary organisational issues
2. Critically analyse and understand how the application of work psychology frameworks, tools, and concepts can assist the HR practitioner in addressing current workplace issues
3. Critically analyse and integrate work psychology research and knowledge to formulate an informed opinion on current workplace issues
4. Evaluate and formulate human resource strategies in response to topical workplace issues which are informed by psychological theory and research

Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes tested in this assignment:

1. Be able to use initiative and independence to identify, interpret and apply relevant psychological theory, research and frameworks to provide evidence-based arguments
2. Critically analyse a range of topical organisational issues and apply psychological theory to further understanding
3. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through discussion, debate and creation of evidence-based discourse
4. Reflect on the efficacy of the principles of work psychology in understanding, explaining and predicting human behaviour in a contemporary workplace topic

Feedback /Marking criteria for this Assignment

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For each day or part day up to five days after the published deadline, coursework submitted late will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or unless the numeric grade reaches 40 for levels 4, 5 and 6 or 50 for level 7 (PG). Where the numeric grade awarded for the assessment is less than 40 for level 4, 5 and 6, or 50 for level 7, no lateness penalty will be applied. However, if a submission is more than 5 working

days after the published deadline, a grade of zero will be awarded.

Assignment Title: The Role of Work Psychology in the Post-Covid Workplace

Description of the assignment, task, content and structure:

Work psychology helps understanding human behaviour in the workplace, allowing the HR function to create effective recommendations. Consensus suggests that Covid-19 has resulted in irreversible change in the workplace with the CIPD stating there is “a high probability that there will be no return to business-as-usual post-crisis.”

Choose 1 of the following HR related issues and critically discuss the way work psychology can inform thinking in that area:

• Dispersed and Virtual Working
• Work-Life Balance and Well-being The Report should include:

1. A title of The Role of Work Psychology in the Post-Covid Workplace
2. An executive summary summarising the contents of the report. (approx. 100 words)
   1. An introduction which introduces the reader in more detail to your chosen theme and how it is relevant to the modern workplace. (approx. 200 words)
   2. An overview of a relevant theory linked to the chosen theme to explain it from a theoretical perspective. (approx. 300 words)
   3. A literature review containing a review of current and relevant literature in the chosen topic area and linking it to the modern workplace. (approx. 500 words)
   4. A brief conclusion of the literature review. (approx. 200 words)
   5. A recommendations section containing 3 recommendations for organisations to implement in the workplace based on the findings of your literature review. (approx. 200 words)

Any specific instructions:

Mark scheme:

Weighting

Presentation and Structure: Follows report structure & keeps to word limit of 1500 (+/- 10%)

5

Intellectual curiosity:Uses appropriate sources.Follows Harvard style for intext citation & Reference List.Use a minimum of 15 references

(with 2 sources from the module reading list)

5

Content included: Accurate description one chosen area of work psychology.

20

Integration of literature: Critical application of the chosen area to the post-covid workplace

35

Discussion/Analysis: Creation of three appropriate recommendations based on the critical application of the chosen area of work psychology

35

Total

100

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