Organisational Analysis

Assignment Question

Some major companies in the world are cooperatives. Give an example of a cooperative business and explain how workplace organisation here

differs in comparison to other companies. Using theories of workplace organisation on employee motivation and job satisfaction, discuss the

advantages and disadvantages of cooperatives.

Content
The paper should:
 directly address the assignment question;
 demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the relevant concepts and
theories;
 provide evidence of the additional reading (beyond the study guide and
 textbook);
 reflect the skills of critical analysis and the ability to clearly articulate the ideas
in writing.

Presentation
The paper should be formally structured into sections with meaningful headings (including an introduction and a conclusion), properly

formatted, written in a formal academic style and carefully proof-read. All sources used in the preparation of the paper must be fully

acknowledged and correctly and comprehensively referenced using the Harvard referencing format.
Approaching the question
Students are reminded that whilst some questions may very evidently refer to a particular unit they are all designed to span issues across

the entire module. A full answer to the question will require reflection on the issues that you have encountered throughout the module. It is

important to bear in mind that the content of your answer will depend on the argument that you wish to put forward in answer to the question

and not solely on the concepts that the question explicitly identifies.
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Further Readings (If applicable)
Foley, J.R. & Polanyi, M., 2006. Workplace Democracy: Why Bother? Economic and
Industrial Democracy, 27(1), pp.173–191. Assessment Criteria
In addition to the criteria outlined above and in the Programme Handbook, students are expected to demonstrate:
1. the knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as presented in the module materials;
2. the evidence of the additional reading (beyond the study guide and the textbook);
3. the skills of critical analysis;
4. the ability to clearly articulate and communicate their own ideas and opinions in writing, develop arguments, and structure a written

presentation in a logical and coherent manner.