Module Number: BMP3004

Module Name: World of Work

Year/Trimester: 2023-2024/ Semester 2/September 2023 Cohort
Module Tutor/s: Abdul Kanu/ Mohammed Yekini/ Kasim Ahmed Mohamed Thambi/
Ebikinei Stanley Eguruze/ Md Asif Iqbal /Mohammad Rashid Khan/ Prince Sajjad

Assessment Number 2
Assessment Type (and Individual Report – 80%
weighting)
(2000 words)
Assessment Name Understanding why people work

Assessment Submission Sunday 02 June 2024 at 23:59

Date

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of why people work.
LO3 Explain the impact that work can have on people.

Assignment Brief:

Due to the high-quality information provided in Assessment 1, Sophia has requested

that you prepare a report to discuss the followings:

1. Introduction (5 Marks)

2. Explain what motivates people to work. Provide an appropriate model to

support your answer. (30 Marks)

3. Discuss the positive impact work can have on employees. (30 Marks)

4. Discuss the negative impact work can have on employees. (30 Marks)

5. Conclusion (5 Marks)

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements at Level HE3 - It is

expected that you cite and refer at least five sources in you assinment. As a
MINIMUM the Reference List should include three academic books.

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Assessment Preparation and Submission:
See section 11 of the module guide for Guidelines on the Preparation and
Submission of Assignments.

Additional Submission Instructions:

You are required to submit a soft copy via “Turn-it-in UK” on the module Moodle
page. The software will allow you to check your work against other material on the
internet. It will also compare your work against other students work.
You will be able to upload drafts of your written work into turn-it-in as many times as
you wish before the deadline.
You will not be able to overwrite the final submission after the deadline. You can only
submit a single file.

Specific Assessment Criteria: (See page 4 for General Assessment Criteria)

Excellent (70%+): The report will be to a high standard. It will provide a

comprehensive overview of issues of employee motivation and stress. It will also
make clear links to how these different factors impact upon the organisation and its
employees and to the different business functions applicable in responding to these
demands.Referencing and research will be excellent and used effectively throughout
to support your arguments.

Very Good (60 – 69%): The report will be to a very good standard. It will provide a
very clear overview of issues of employee motivation and stress. It will also discuss
the impact such factors can have on the organisation and its employees and the
different business functions applicable in responding to these demands. Individual
skill sets and qualifications will be discussed effectively against the context of the
assignment brief. Referencing and research will be of a good standard.

Good (50 – 59%): The report will be to a good standard. It will provide an overview
of internal and external factors which can impact upon an organisation with regard to
people management. It will also discuss the business functions that could be used to
respond to such demands. Individual skill sets and qualifications will be discussed
against the context of the assignment brief.Referencing and research will be evident.

Satisfactory (40-49%): A reasonable attempt will be made to prepare and deliver

the report but will be under-developed and will not reflect effective teamwork.

Unsatisfactory (1-39%): Students who do not meet the requirements of a pass

grade (40% or above) will not successfully complete the assessment activity.

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 General Assessment Criteria - Level HE3
Relevance Knowledge and Analysis, Creativity and Self-awareness Research/ Written English Presentation and
Learning outcomes Understanding Problem-Solving and Reflection Referencing Structure
must be met for an
overall pass
Work is directly Demonstrates breadth of Presents an excellent discussion of Provides insightful A range of Writing style is clear and appropriate The presentational style and
relevant and expertly knowledge and findings through the analysis of reflection and self- contemporary and to the requirements of the assessment. layout are correct for the
(Exceptional Quality)

addresses the understanding of theory and information sources. awareness in relation relevant reference An exceptionally well written answer type of assignment.
requirements of the practice beyond the Draws justified, relevant and to the outcomes of sources selected and with competent spelling, grammar Evidence of planning and
85% - 100%

brief. threshold expectation for the thoughtful conclusions. own work and drawn upon. and punctuation. For example, logically structured.
Class I

level. Demonstrates creative fair and personal paragraphs are well structured,
Learning outcomes are initiative. responsibility. Sources cited accurately include linking and signposting, and Where relevant, there is
met. Demonstrates excellent Applies excellent problem-solving l in both the body of text bullet points are used appropriately. effective use of, and
understanding of key skills. and in the Reference Sentences are complete and different reference to, figures, tables
concepts in different List/ Bibliography. types are used. A wide range of and images.
contexts. appropriate vocabulary is used.

Work is relevant and Demonstrates an excellent Presents an excellent overview of Provides excellent A range of relevant Writing style is clear and appropriate The presentational style and
comprehensively breadth of knowledge and findings through the interpretation reflection and self- reference sources for the type of assignment. layout are correct for the
addresses the understanding of theory and of relevant information sources. awareness in relation selected and drawn Paragraphs are well-structured with type of assignment.
(Excellent Quality)

requirements of the practice for this level. Draws justified, relevant and to the outcomes of upon. linking and signposting and bullet Evidence of planning and
70% - 84%

brief. thoughtful conclusions. own work and points are used appropriately. There logically structured.
Class I

Demonstrates excellent Clear evidence of initiative. personal Sources cited well in are a few minor grammar,
Learning outcomes are understanding of concepts. Applies excellent problem-solving responsibility. both the body of text punctuation and spelling mistakes Where relevant, there is
met. skills. and in the Reference that do not pose difficulties for the effective use of and
List/Bibliography. reader. A very good range of reference to, figures, tables
vocabulary is demonstrated. and images.
Sentences are complete and a few
different types are used.
Work is relevant and Demonstrates a thorough Presents a perceptive overview of Provides justified A range of appropriate Writing style is mainly clear and The presentational style and
addresses most of the breadth of knowledge and findings through the interpretation reflection in relation reference sources drawn appropriate for the type of layout are correct for the
requirements of the understanding of theory and of relevant information sources. to the outcomes of upon. assignment. Paragraphs are mostly type of assignment.
(Very Good Quality)

brief well. practice for this level. Draws justified and relevant own work and well-structured with linking and Evidence of planning and
conclusions. personal Sources cited well in the signposting, and bullet points are logically structured in the
60% - 69%
Class II/i

Learning outcomes are Demonstrates very good Demonstrates initiative. responsibility, as main in the text and in used appropriately. Grammar, main.
met. understanding of concepts. Applies strong problem-solving required by the the Reference List/ punctuation or spelling mistakes may Where relevant, there is use
skills. assessment. Bibliography. be frequent, but do not pose difficulty of figures, tables and
for the reader. A good range of images.
vocabulary is demonstrated.
Sentences are complete with some
attempt at different types.

Relevance Knowledge and Analysis, Creativity and Self-awareness Research/ Written English Presentation and
Learning outcomes Understanding Problem-Solving and Reflection Referencing Structure
must be met for an
overall pass

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 Work addresses key Demonstrates a sound Presents a clear overview of Provides some Relevant reference Writing style is broadly appropriate The presentational style and
requirements of the breadth of knowledge and findings through the interpretation reflection in relation sources drawn upon. for the type of assignment. layout are largely correct for
(Good Quality)

brief. Some irrelevant understanding of theory and of some relevant information to the outcomes of Paragraphs are used and most contain the type of assignment.
50% - 59%

content. practice for this level. sources. own work and Some sources cited well some linking and signposting. Bullet Logically structured in the
Class II/ii

Draws relevant conclusions. personal in both the body of text points are not overused. Grammar, most part.
Learning outcomes are Demonstrates sound Demonstrates some initiative. responsibility, as and in the Reference punctuation or spelling mistakes may
met. understanding of key Applies sound problem-solving required by the List/Bibliography. be frequent, but do not cause Where relevant, effective
concepts. skills. assessment. significant difficulty for the reader. A placement of some figures,
range of vocabulary is demonstrated. tables and images.
Sentences are complete.
Work addresses the Demonstrates a sufficient Presents an overview of findings Provides limited Some relevant reference Writing style is not appropriate in The presentational style and
requirements of the breadth of knowledge and through the interpretation of a reflection in relation sources selected and places for the type of assignment. layout are largely correct for
(Satisfactory Quality)

brief, although understanding of theory and limited number of relevant to the outcomes of drawn upon. There may be some over-reliance on the type of assignment.
superficially in places. practice for this level. information sources. own work and bullet points, but attempts at Adequately structured.
40% - 49%
Class III

Some irrelevant content. Draws some relevant conclusions. personal Some weaknesses in paragraphs, signposting and linking
Demonstrates a sufficient Demonstrates limited initiative. responsibility, as referencing technique. are also evident. Grammar, Inclusion of some figures,
Learning outcomes are understanding of key Applies some problem-solving required by the punctuation or spelling mistakes may tables and images but not
met. concepts. skills. assessment. be frequent and a few may pose always relevant and/or clear.
minor difficulties for the reader.
Vocabulary may be limited.
Sentences are mostly complete.
Work addresses only Demonstrates limited Presents a limited overview of Provides scant Sources selected are Writing style is unclear and does not For the type of assignment
some of the knowledge and findings with little consideration of reflection in relation limited and lack match the requirements of the the presentational style,
requirements of the understanding of theory and the quality of information drawn to the outcomes of relevance. assessment in question. layout and/or structure are
35% - 39%
Borderline

brief. Irrelevant and practice for this level. upon. own work and Deficiencies in spelling, grammar lacking.
Fail

superficial content. Demonstrates a lack of Draws some irrelevant conclusions. personal Poor referencing and punctuation makes reading Figures, tables and images
understanding of key Demonstrates little initiative. responsibility, when technique employed. difficult and arguments unclear in included when required but
One or more learning concepts. Problem-solving skills are lacking. required. places. Paragraphs are poorly these lack clarity and
outcomes have not structured. relevance.
been met.
Work does not address Demonstrates inadequate Presents a poor overview of Provides no reflection There is an absence of Writing style is unclear and does not For the type of assignment
the requirements of the knowledge and findings with no consideration of in relation to the relevant sources. match the requirements of the the presentational style,
brief. Irrelevant and understanding of theory and the quality of information drawn outcomes of own assessment in question. layout and/or structure are
<34%

superficial content. practice for this level. upon. work and personal Poor referencing Deficiencies in spelling, grammar lacking.
Fail

Draws irrelevant conclusions. responsibility, when technique employed. and punctuation makes reading Figures, tables and images
One or more learning Demonstrates insufficient Initiative and problem-solving required. difficult and arguments unclear. are absent when required or
outcomes have not understanding of key skills are absent. Unstructured paragraphs. lack relevance/clarity.
been met. concepts.