Dysfunctional Persuasion

post has three assignments

Dysfunctional Persuasion – (Page 393) determine what could have caused the editors to be so easily persuaded by Cooke and how we can protect ourselves from this type of dysfunctional persuasion?

2: People and Organisations

Order Description

This draft essay plan will be discussed in the seminars in weeks 9 and 11 and given peer feedback and some tutor guidance. It is aimed at improving the structure and development of your arguments in your essay (something we have found students can find difficult). You can use any presentation you wish (linear, mind map, etc), as the aim is for you to gain peer feedback at the seminar and through this to improve the final essay.
tutor feedback:
(JAMES KNIGHT FEEDBACK

WRITING STYLE
Writing style is fine

EVIDENCE OF REFLECTION AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

USE OF THEORIES AND READING
Good use of McGregor theory in your work
More theories in next assignment

IDENTIFICATION OF HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCE
A little more in-depth of explanation was needed and more references

OVERALL SUMMARY OF HOW TO IMPROVE WRITTEN WORK FOR THE FUTURE
Generally a good group presentation and your summary)
The essay plan will not be given a mark but it is compulsory to include it as part of the assessment submission and it is a vital stage in effective academic writing.

c) Essay (2,000 words)
This is worth 75% of your final module mark and will be assessed and given a mark according to the criteria listed above, i.e
The assessment will look at to what extent you have shown an ability to:

• Outline relevant concepts/ideas and theories covered from the field of organisational behaviour;

• Demonstrate relevant knowledge from reading and research;

• Write clearly, effectively and concisely in an essay format and use sources/references appropriately;

• Describe and apply some of the organisational behaviour theories and writers, which have influenced our thinking about individuals in organisations; for example in relation to perception, stress, motivation, structures, personality, organisational structures or leadership;

Final essay of 2000 words (+/-10% of word count – excluding reference and bibliography list at end). You must keep your work within the word limit or penalties apply. Please note that you should make reference to reading you have done when answering the questions.

Choose ONE of the following essay questions to answer:
1) What are some of the main causes of stress in organisations that have been identified by writers in organisational behaviour? Choose ONE organisational case study to focus on to illustrate some of these causes.

2) What are the main factors that can drive motivation, which have been identified by theorists in organisational behaviour? Choose two of these and show how organisations could develop the attractiveness of these.

3) Choose ONE of the four themes of the module (the social process of joining an organisation, work and private life, identity and negotiating differences and constraints and creativity). Describe the importance of this theme for individuals in the organisation, using ONE of the lecture topics to illustrate your arguments.

4) In your view, which communication theories/literature on communications in organisations would be most helpful to management looking to ensure that communications to employees are effective? You must justify the choice of theories/literature chosen.

Grading indication for final essay (worth 75% of module mark)

70+ Most of the following: Clear evidence of independent and original thinking in arguments and analysis; evidence of wide or in-depth reading/research to support points made; wide or deep understanding of relevant concepts, writers and ideas; mastery of academic style; fluently written and very well-argued essay.
60+ Most of the following: Clear focus on question set and a well-written answer in clear English; Selective and appropriate use of research or reading material, correctly referenced; Very good identification of, and ability to apply appropriate concepts and theories to case studies or experiences;
50+ Most of the following: Mostly focused on question and evidence of an attempt at a logical essay structure; Correctly referenced research material/reading used, relevant to the question set; identification of some of the concepts/writers and appropriate essay style; Descriptive rather than analytical, with ideas presented as unsupported opinions
40+ Most of the following: Attempt to answer the question set but only partially focussed on the question set; disorganised in presentation of ideas; Little use of reference material and little evidence of reading; inadequate referencing;.

3: Chinese medical treatment and American medical treatment

Write an Essay comparing the above topic

Chinese medical