Learning Aims The purpose of the assignment is to help the student to • internalise the concepts, theories and models and • develop the ability to critically apply them in practice Content The assignment should 1. begin with a brief introduction outlining the aims and the structure of the assignment; 2. provide an informative overview of the organisation, including the relevant characteristics such as industry, location, size, and age; 3. describe its organizational structure using relevant concepts from the module; 4. identify organizational goals as expressed, for instance, in organizational mission and vision statements and/or strategic plans; 5. identify and examine relevant organizational contingencies; 6. assess the “fit” between organizational structure and organizational goals and other contingency factors; 7. conclude with a summary of key points and recommendations for improvement. Format The paper should 1. be word word-processed, double-spaced throughout, in point 12 size font, left justified, with standard margins (at least 2.5 cm on all sides), with all pages consecutively numbered; 2. be formally structured, i.e. divided into sections (and, if necessary, subsections) with meaningful headings; 3. include the list of references, documenting all the sources used in the preparation of the assignment. Referencing Referencing should strictly adhere to the Harvard referencing system. All sources, directly or indirectly used for completing the assignment (including Internet sources and the organisation’s internal documents), should be clearly identified and appropriately referenced in the main text and in the list of references. Any unacknowledged or insufficiently acknowledged use of sources will be qualified as plagiarism and will be subject to the appropriate penalties. Word Limit Word limit is 3500 words. The students are not allowed to submit the paper that deviates from the word limit by more than 10% (ether above or below the word limit). Assessment Criteria In addition to the criteria outlined above and in the Programme Handbook, students are expected to demonstrate: 1. in-depth knowledge and understanding of the module materials; 2. competence in identifying the relevant concepts, theories and models and in applying them to real-life organisational phenomena; 3. ability to clearly articulate and communicate their own ideas and opinions in writing, to develop arguments, and to structure a written presentation in a logical and coherent manner.