BMGT4023H Research Paper 1

Academic Year 2021/2022

You are required to examine the application of the various theoretical perspectives presented on the MSc programme to one's own workplace experience, particularly in relation to organisational behaviour and strategic management and business policy. This research paper provides for blending of theory and practice contents of the MSc programme with the collective workplace experiences of participants. To this end you will be expected to contribute critical reflection on your workplace experiences along with collaborative interpretation of such experiences in both classroom and study group settings. The module provides an insight into the research methods used to navigate the research process in the disciplines mentioned above. To fulfil the requirements for the module, you are required to undertake and complete two assignments as follows:a. Proposal b. Literature Review c. academic paper review.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this module, students should be able to
a. Critically evaluate and review academic literature on a business topic,
b. Demonstrate a practical and reflective understanding of selected functional and general management activities.
c. Evaluate ways in which the selected business themes and topics are useful to practicing managers, bearing in mind the business context and setting.
d. Critically evaluate research papers and demonstrate effective analytical and report writing skills

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	10
Specified Learning Activities	158
Autonomous Student Learning	160
Total	328

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Group Project: Academic Paper Review	Unspecified	n/a	Graded	No	40
Continuous Assessment: Literature Review	Unspecified	n/a	Graded	No	50
Assignment: Topic Proposal	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	10

Carry forward of passed components
No

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Spring	No

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Associated Staff

Name	Role
Dr Robert Lai	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Eva Lee	Tutor