Task/Assessment Brief:
Introduction:
This assessment focuses on understanding the human dimension of organizational change. You are required to analyse a case study of your choice from the list provided, addressing three of the following themes:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Resistance
- Power
- Culture
Case Study Options (available via Leganto):
- My BANK: A Case Study of Organizational Change (pg. 129–133)
- The Hegemonic Power of Management and the Sacking of the Night Shift (pg. 235–237)
- Resistance to Threatened Identities: Cultural Reaction to Change Imposition (pg. 249–253)
- Leadership, Culture and Change – Jerusalem Paints (pg. 214–216)
This is a critical and analytical assignment, not a narrative. You should focus on evidence, implications, and theory-informed judgments. Use a case-led approach rather than starting from theory alone.
Suggested Structure:
1. Initial Analysis [~400 words]
Use these four guiding questions to structure your thinking:
- What? (What happened? What was important?)
- Why? (Why was it significant? Why did it happen?)
- How? (How does it compare to other cases? How else could it have been handled?)
- What else? (What are the broader implications? What lessons can be drawn?)
2. Interrelationship Analysis [~900 words]
Critically evaluate the case study by analysing any three of the five themes (communication, leadership, resistance, power, culture). Present strengths and weaknesses of the theories and concepts used to explain the case.
3. Challenges in Change Management [~600 words]
Discuss:
- Uncertainty for individuals and organizations
- Fears related to change
- Ethical dilemmas in managing change
4. Conclusion and Reflection [~500 words]
Reflect on what you have learned and how this insight will inform your future leadership or change management practice.
Word Count: 2,400 words
- Includes: all text, tables, calculations, figures, subtitles, and citations.
- Excludes: reference list and appendices.
Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- NO GENERATIVE AI expected.
You must research, write, and submit original work. - AI tools may be used for spelling, grammar, referencing checks only.
- AI-assisted planning may be used with acknowledgment, but your submission must be your own and show understanding.
- See the Student Code of Conduct for examples of AI use declarations.
Submission Information
- Deadline: 9th January (by 2:00 PM)
- Submission Platform: Moodle / Turnitin
- File Format: Word document (.doc/.docx)
- File Naming Format: e.g.
st12345678_BSP6064_WRIT1 - Feedback Return: Within 20 working days
- Late Submissions: Will be marked as a non-attempt unless an extension or mitigating circumstances are approved.
Marking Criteria
| Criteria | Weight |
|---|---|
| Theory, Knowledge & Understanding | 20% |
| Data Analysis (application of theory) | 20% |
| Critical Evaluation & Argument | 50% |
| Effective Scholarship & Communication | 10% |
Marking Bands:
- 80%+: Excellent critical insight and wide academic reading.
- 70–79%: Strong analysis, well-argued, wide reading, very good writing.
- 60–69%: Good understanding, some critical thought, clear arguments.
- 50–59%: Sound structure, basic criticality, mostly appropriate references.
- 40–49%: Meets basic criteria, some structure and understanding.
- Below 40%: Limited or no analysis, referencing issues, poor structure.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
- Critically evaluate strengths/weaknesses of leadership theories
- Evaluate change models and identify barriers
- Identify strategies for implementing sustainable change
- Use tools and techniques for planning and evaluating change
- Evaluate your own leadership style and others’
Cardiff Met EDGE Attributes Developed
- Ethical: Explore ethical dilemmas in leadership and change
- Digital: Research, data analysis, communication, online submission
- Global: Case studies highlight international business contexts
- Entrepreneurial: Build self-awareness, reflection, and leadership capacity