TITLE Managing Change and Creativity in Organizations ___________________

• Discuss the statement “Managers should view reality as a process and should regard time, change and creativity as representing the most fundamental facts for understanding the world”Use examples to illustrate your discussion.

Your assignment should not be more than 2500 words and not less than 2000 words. You should be able to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate models and theories on creativity, innovation and change. Your essay should draw upon a wide range of sources -companies’ websitesand other relevant websites, academic journal articles and business magazines (such as Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Management Today).
5 marking criteria all equally weighted
Criteria Grade descriptors
Content
correctness and completeness of material; use of relevant examples and academic studies, theoretical models or frameworks
(80%) A.
Evidence of comprehensive research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct, relevant and complete and there are indications of originality in what is included. The examples and theories chosen are relevant to the assessment task. B.
Evidence of comprehensive research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct, relevant and complete but there is little originality in what is included. The examples and theories chosen are relevant to the assessment task. C.
Evidence of adequate research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the report is correct and complete on the whole. The examples and theories chosen are, for the most part, relevant to the assessment task.
. D.
Evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct and complete for the most part. The examples and theories chosen are, for the most part, reasonably relevant to the assessment task. E.
There is no evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for assignment is incorrect and/or incomplete. The examples and theories chosen are not relevant to the assessment task, absence of references. F.
There is no evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for assignment is incorrect and/or incomplete. The examples and theories chosen are not relevant to the assessment task, absence of references.
Structure
overall structure; sequencing; references
(10%) The coursework is very clear with logical flow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. Very good demonstration of the aforementioned criteria, but lacks the clarity in structure and presentation required for an ‘A’ grade. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. The coursework is presented in a satisfactory format, meeting most of the aforementioned criteria; there may be a few limitations in the logical flow between the sections, making parts of argument difficult to follow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. The structure of the text is adequately highlighted by use of appropriate sections and paragraphs; there is some logical flow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are adequately cited and presented. Many, or all, of the following apply: the introduction may be missing or, if present, lacks an adequate overview of literature and rationale for what follows; the structure of the text is inadequate; the references both within and/or at the end of the text are missing or inadequately cited and presented. Many, or all, of the following apply: the introduction may be missing or, if present, lacks an adequate overview of literature and rationale for what follows; the structure of the text is inadequate the references both within and/or at the end of the text are missing or inadequately cited and presented.
Writing quality and style
grammar and punctuation; spelling; incorrect words; length
(10%) The writing quality and style is excellent. Material taken from other sources is accurately paraphrased; the text/style/content is that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is very good. Material taken from other sources is accurately paraphrased; the overall text/style/ content is for the most part that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is adequate. Material taken from other sources is well paraphrased; the overall text/style/ content is generally that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is adequate. Material taken from other sources is only adequately paraphrased; some of the overall text/style/content is that of the writer but with some of the style of the original source(s) evident. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. Many, or all, of the following apply: poor writing quality and style; poor grammar and punctuation; material taken from other sources is inadequately paraphrased; the references are either non-existent or inadequately cited and presented; it is either above the word limit of 2500words or under 2000 words in length. Many, or all, of the following apply: poor writing quality and style; poor grammar and punctuation; material taken from other sources is inadequately paraphrased; the references are either non-existent or inadequately cited and presented; it is either above the word limit of 2500words or under 2000 words in length.
Overall Excellent standard achieved Good standard achieved Satisfactory standard achieved but some errors made. A adequate standard achieved with some weaknesses Some serious weaknesses here Some major weaknesses here with no attempt at referencing

TITLE Managing Change and Creativity in Organizations ___________________

• Discuss the statement “Managers should view reality as a process and should regard time, change and creativity as representing the most fundamental facts for understanding the world”Use examples to illustrate your discussion.

Your assignment should not be more than 2500 words and not less than 2000 words. You should be able to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate models and theories on creativity, innovation and change. Your essay should draw upon a wide range of sources -companies’ websitesand other relevant websites, academic journal articles and business magazines (such as Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Management Today).
5 marking criteria all equally weighted
Criteria Grade descriptors
Content
correctness and completeness of material; use of relevant examples and academic studies, theoretical models or frameworks
(80%) A.
Evidence of comprehensive research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct, relevant and complete and there are indications of originality in what is included. The examples and theories chosen are relevant to the assessment task. B.
Evidence of comprehensive research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct, relevant and complete but there is little originality in what is included. The examples and theories chosen are relevant to the assessment task. C.
Evidence of adequate research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the report is correct and complete on the whole. The examples and theories chosen are, for the most part, relevant to the assessment task.
. D.
Evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for the assignment is correct and complete for the most part. The examples and theories chosen are, for the most part, reasonably relevant to the assessment task. E.
There is no evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for assignment is incorrect and/or incomplete. The examples and theories chosen are not relevant to the assessment task, absence of references. F.
There is no evidence of satisfactory research into the subject matter. The material chosen for assignment is incorrect and/or incomplete. The examples and theories chosen are not relevant to the assessment task, absence of references.
Structure
overall structure; sequencing; references
(10%) The coursework is very clear with logical flow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. Very good demonstration of the aforementioned criteria, but lacks the clarity in structure and presentation required for an ‘A’ grade. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. The coursework is presented in a satisfactory format, meeting most of the aforementioned criteria; there may be a few limitations in the logical flow between the sections, making parts of argument difficult to follow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are accurately cited and presented. The structure of the text is adequately highlighted by use of appropriate sections and paragraphs; there is some logical flow. The references, both within and at the end of the text, are adequately cited and presented. Many, or all, of the following apply: the introduction may be missing or, if present, lacks an adequate overview of literature and rationale for what follows; the structure of the text is inadequate; the references both within and/or at the end of the text are missing or inadequately cited and presented. Many, or all, of the following apply: the introduction may be missing or, if present, lacks an adequate overview of literature and rationale for what follows; the structure of the text is inadequate the references both within and/or at the end of the text are missing or inadequately cited and presented.
Writing quality and style
grammar and punctuation; spelling; incorrect words; length
(10%) The writing quality and style is excellent. Material taken from other sources is accurately paraphrased; the text/style/content is that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is very good. Material taken from other sources is accurately paraphrased; the overall text/style/ content is for the most part that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is adequate. Material taken from other sources is well paraphrased; the overall text/style/ content is generally that of the writer. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. The writing quality and style is adequate. Material taken from other sources is only adequately paraphrased; some of the overall text/style/content is that of the writer but with some of the style of the original source(s) evident. It is within the word limit of 2500 words. Many, or all, of the following apply: poor writing quality and style; poor grammar and punctuation; material taken from other sources is inadequately paraphrased; the references are either non-existent or inadequately cited and presented; it is either above the word limit of 2500words or under 2000 words in length. Many, or all, of the following apply: poor writing quality and style; poor grammar and punctuation; material taken from other sources is inadequately paraphrased; the references are either non-existent or inadequately cited and presented; it is either above the word limit of 2500words or under 2000 words in length.
Overall Excellent standard achieved Good standard achieved Satisfactory standard achieved but some errors made. A adequate standard achieved with some weaknesses Some serious weaknesses here Some major weaknesses here with no attempt at referencing