malic handbook 2011
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Master of Arts &
Post Graduate Diploma:
Leading Innovation &
Change
2010 - 2011
Programme Handbook, 2010 – 2011
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CONTENTS
Aims 3
Objectives 4
Providing the programme 5
Staff team 6
Programme outline 7
Modules 8
Programme structure 15
Dates 2011 16
Guidelines for learning and development 17
Learning resources 19
Study hints 21
Appeals and complaints 37
Programme regulations 39
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MA / PG Diploma Leading Innovation & Change
This programme has been developed by the Business School at York St. John
University
AIM OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme aims to provide a wide-ranging, informed and systematic
approach to management and leadership so that both organisational and individual
potential are enhanced. As a participant, you will choose particular issues that you
identify for resolution and development in your own organisation. The course will
provide frameworks and opportunities for supervised reflection, skill development
and networking.
The programme will provide an opportunity for leaders of innovation and change to
work together on issues that will have significant impact within their organisations.
We are committed to the development of a collaborative learning community
within this programme, where learning is a partnership of practice, and
sharing is a key aspect of communities of learning. Active participation in
the programme is important for all programme members.
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OBJECTIVES
By the end of the programme you will be able to:
1 examine the contributions of various theoretical models and approaches to
leadership, innovation and change within organisations
2 explore the different facets of effective leadership
3 assess personal and professional strengths and areas for development as
leaders
4 design and implement a research project relating to leading innovation and
change within an organisation
5 demonstrate leadership of innovation and change as part of strategic
development in an organisation
6 identify and evaluate culture in an organisation
7 evaluate leadership styles appropriate to specific situations
8 reflect critically upon ethical dilemmas within the decision-making processes
in organisations
9 systematically reflect upon learning, practice and experience
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PROVIDING THE PROGRAMME
This programme leads to a qualification awarded by York St John University. It is
provided by tutors from both the Robert Kennedy College of Zurich and the
University. The programme aims and learning outcomes have been developed by
tutors at the University, and all aspects of structure, progression, assessment and
quality assurance are governed by University regulations.
Tutors from the Robert Kennedy College will lead all online tutorials and discussion
groups, will facilitate learning and provide support for students, and will mark
assignments.
Learning materials will be provided by the College and the University, working
together.
Some tutorials will be provided directly by staff from the University during the
residential element of the programme. University tutors will also provide support
and materials to College staff where required, and will moderate marked
assignments.
Students on the programme will have access to all the online resources at the
University.
At end of each module, students will be asked to complete a formal evaluation
form. Module evaluation is an integral part of programme review and
development, and helps the tutor team to decide how to improve the programme.
The evaluation is included in the University’s module and programme review
process. Representatives of each cohort of students will also be asked to put
forward the views of the cohort at online Programme Panel meetings.
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STAFF TEAM
Heads of Programme, York St John University
Dr Tina Harness
Business School
York St. John University
e-mail: [email protected]
Joyce Mackay
Business School
York St John University
email: [email protected]
Programme Tutors, Robert Kennedy College
Dr. David Costa
Robert Kennedy College
0041 44 307 3636
e-mail: [email protected]
Prof. David Duffill
Robert Kennedy College
0041 44 307 3636
e-mail: [email protected]
Dr Roy Damary
Robert Kennedy College
0041 44 307 3636
e-mail: [email protected]
Professor Gabriel Jacobs
Robert Kennedy College
0041 44 307 3636
e-mail: [email protected]
Administrators
Sebastian Soltan
Dean’s Office
Robert Kennedy College
e-mail: [email protected]
Academic Support Librarian
Jane Munks
Library & information Services
York St John University
Tel: 0044 1904876699
e-mail: [email protected]
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Participation
Programme members are expected to participate regularly in the online class
discussion (OnlineCampus forums). Failing to log in and participate for a period
over 2 weeks will be considered non-attendance.
Where there are exceptional reasons that affect your ability to participate, you are
expected to contact the module tutor and put the reasons in writing. You may be
required to provide medical or other evidence if your level of participation is judged
to be affecting progress on the programme. It is an aim of the programme to
develop a learning community. Group processes and learning are affected by the
attendance and participation of everyone.
Key delivery dates are shown on p14, below, so that you can ensure your
participation. Regular non-attendance will result in significant loss both to your own
progress and to the group’s interactivity and cohesiveness.
You will be expected to attend a residency of 5 days in Zurich, where you will work
face to face with colleagues from the programme. The residency will cover aspects
of research methods, leadership skills and team skills. This is a very valuable
element of the programme and all students are required to attend and take part.
Note that there is an extra cost for this element, as set out in the programme
details.
Induction
The induction process is designed to familiarise the group with the programme
design, groups and groupings and the resources available. The induction aims to
familiarise students with academic life, including academic writing, library services
and library access, onlinecampus access, and academic support services.
Module aims and learning outcomes
The following pages set out the aims and learning outcomes of the modules that
make up the programme. Specific module assessment information will be included
in each module handbook.
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LEADING INNOVATION AND CHANGE: MOD033
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 30 credits
Study Hours 300
AIMS
The aim of this module is to explore leadership theory and practice in relation to theories
and processes of innovation and change. The module will include the opportunity to use
diagnostic self assessment processes for assessing leadership style and effectiveness.
You will be encouraged to use your own experience in leadership roles to inform
discussion, enquiry, critical thinking and reflection.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Critically review and appraise theories of leadership, innovation and change.
2. Reflect on theoretical models of creativity, innovation and change in relation to the role of team and organisational leadership.
3. Critically review your own performance as a leader and examine your strengths and areas for development.
4. Determine and develop key aspects of innovation and change in relation to the role of team and organisational leadership.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. Creativity, innovation and change
2. Processes of innovation and change
3. Leadership of innovation and change
4. Skills for leading change
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THE ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP: MOD070
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 30 credits
Study Hours 300
AIMS
The aim of the module is to appraise critically theories and models of organisations and
how they work, and to explore a variety of supporting systems including their impact on
people. The module will include the opportunity to use diagnostic processes for assessing
organisational effectiveness. You will be encouraged to use your own experience in
organisations to inform both oral and written work.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the role of leaders in influencing innovation and change in organisations.
2. Evaluate critically different contemporary perspectives on organisational
leadership.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of theories of group and team behaviour,
and team development.
4. Reflect critically on leadership behaviours for enhancing individual learning and
development.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. Models of leadership in organisations
2. Leadership and motivation
3. Leading teams
4. Leadership capabilities, competencies and learning
5. Facilitation skills for leaders
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STRATEGIC THINKING AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: MOD013
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 30 Credits
Study Hours 300
AIMS
The aim of the module is to build awareness and understanding of strategic thinking and
strategic leadership and its contribution to business performance by reviewing relevant
theories, models and concepts. You will develop an appreciation of the complexity of
relationships and tensions associated with designing and leading strategy. You will be
encouraged to use your own experience to inform both oral and written work.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate a variety of theories, models and concepts of strategic thinking and strategic leadership
2. Evaluate the links between strategy, innovation and change in organisations.
3. Critically evaluate the contribution to strategy of leaders at all levels of the organisation.
4. Research and monitor external influences and trends concerning strategic formulation.
CONTENT
1. Strategic thinking and strategic leadership: theory, process and practice.
2. Processes of strategic leadership
3. 21st century product/market strategies
4. The role of the Board in strategy formulation
5. Strategy in complex environments
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CULTURE AND INNOVATION IN ORGANISATIONS: MOD060
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 30 credits
Study Hours 300
AIMS
The aim of this module is to review the cultural context of the organisation and its impact
on leadership. The politics of organisations and of people working within organisations will
be explored in relation to beliefs, values and norms within groups, social systems,
personal preferences, styles and behaviour.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Reflect critically upon organisational culture and the impact on innovation and change.
2. Identify and reflect upon significant values, beliefs and norms operating within organisations
3. Analyse overt and covert influences at work in organisations
4. Evaluate leadership styles which work positively with the complexity of organisational culture and politics
5. Assess the key organisational values on the process of innovation and change
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. Organisational culture: shared beliefs, values, norms behaviours
2. Group processes
3. Organisational politics
4. Shadow side influences in organisations
5. Leadership styles and culture
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NEGOTIATED STUDY (MOD043)
Note: This module is only undertaken in exceptional circumstances. It is not one of
the core MALIC modules.
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 30 Credits
Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of any three of the
Modules MOD033, MOD013, MOD060, and
MOD070
Study Hours 300
AIMS
The Negotiated Study is for those students who are studying towards a Postgraduate
Diploma in Leading Innovation and Change. The study aims to provide students with an
opportunity to integrate learning from the previous taught modules and to provide a
platform for identifying future career development.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a synthesis of your learning from four taught modules
2. Articulate opportunities for your own career development
3. Engage in processes for personal and professional development planning
4. Review and evaluate the experience of independent learning
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. Review of content of the taught modules on strategy, culture, leadership,
innovation and change
2. Processes of independent learning
3. Aspects of career development
4. Personal and professional development planning
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RESEARCH METHODS and DISSERTATION (MOD053): Master Of Arts (MA)
The Research Methods element of the module is taught and the Dissertation is an
independent study, completed under the guidance of a supervisor.
Level and Credit rating: Level M, 60 Credits
Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of Modules
MOD033, MOD070, MOD013 and MOD060
Study Hours 600
AIMS
The Dissertation provides you with an opportunity to undertake research into a significant
aspect of leading and innovation and change within your organisation.
As part of your MA degree, you will write a 12,000-word dissertation on an aspect of
leading innovation and change. The subject of the dissertation must be agreed by the
academic team and Head of Programme, and following the research methods element you
should prepare a written proposal of not less than 2000 words, to include: your reasons for
undertaking the study; the learning objectives; your proposed methodology for collecting
and reviewing data; specific appropriate research questions; a list of key texts. Once a
proposal has been agreed by the teaching team and in some instances the University
Research Ethics committee, you will be assigned an appropriate tutor (dissertation
supervisor) for regular support. The tutor will give guidance on aspects of literature search;
understanding of key concepts; designing; planning and presenting the study, and relating
theory to practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Define an area for research and establish a research question related to innovation, change and leadership
2. Critically evaluate a range of appropriate methodologies for data collection
3. Submit a research proposal to the University research ethics committee.
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4. Critically evaluate approaches to collection and analysis of qualitative and / or quantitative data
5. Analyse and present research data in clear ways, to inform and interest the reader
6. Construct a conceptual framework which integrates theory and practice
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. Approaches to research and framing the research question
2. Ethical and professional considerations
3. Methods for gathering quantitative and qualitative data
4. Identification of resources required for the research
5. Approaches to analysing qualitative and quantitative data
6. Presenting research data and findings in the form of a 12,000 word dissertation
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Two-year completion
For those students who undertake the programme over two years, the normal
sequence of modules will be:
Year 1:
Term 1: MOD033 Leading Innovation and Change
Term 2: MOD070 The Essence of Leadership
Term 3: Research Methods (part of MOD053 Dissertation)
Year 2:
Term 1: MOD013 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Leadership
Term 2: MOD060 Culture and Innovation in Organisations
Term 3: MOD053 Dissertation (in practice, preparation, research and study for the
dissertation may take place throughout Year 2)
One-year completion
Those students who undertake the programme over one year, the normal sequence
of modules will be:
Term1: MOD033 Leading Innovation and Change and MOD013 Strategic Thinking
and Strategic Leadership
Term 2: MOD070 The Essence of Leadership and MOD060 Culture and Leadership
in Organisations
Term 3: Research Methods and Dissertation
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Module Delivery dates 2011.
Module Session dates 2011 Module Tutors RKC
Module Directors YSJU
MALIC Induction & Leadership day
15 January 2011 Dr Roy Damary, Prof David Duffill
MOD033 Leading Innovation & Change
30 January to 30 April Dr Roy Damary Joyce Mackay
MOD013 Strategic Thinking & Strategic Leadership
30 January to 30 April Dr David Costa Joyce Mackay
MOD070 Essence of Leadership
10 May to 10 August
Prof. David Duffill
George Boak
MOD060 Culture & Innovation in Organisations
10 May to 10 August
Prof David Duffill /Prof Benedicta Lusk
George Boak
MOD053 Research Dissertation
10 September to 10 December
Prof Gabriel Jacobs
Tina Harness
The Residency will take place in June 2011 (dates to be confirmed)
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GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe that, in a learning community, development is enhanced when:
TUTORS / FACILITATORS
1 Know their subject and communicate it clearly, creatively and enthusiastically
2 Encourage enjoyment of the learning process
3 Communicate clear learning objectives and clarify expected learning
outcomes
4 Respect and value the individuality of each learner
5 Collaborate with learners in the learning process
6 Are open to negotiate aspects of course content and methodology
7 Involve learners in the assessment process
8 Communicate honestly and openly
9 Continually listen to and try to understand the learner
10 Offer a balance of support and challenge
11 Help learners to find appropriate learning resources
12 Are available and accessible for ongoing consultation and support
13 Set up systems for continual two-way feedback in areas of strength and in
areas for development
14 Structure the learning experience intentionally and flexibly
15 Set clear deadlines and keep to them
16 Respect the confidentiality and dignity of each learner
17 Are committed to ongoing personal and professional development through
research, training, supervision, and consultation
18 Operate within ethical and professional boundaries
19 Act in accordance with being both professional and human
20 Are congruent in their way of being and working in relation to the core values
and principles espoused by the course
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LEARNERS / STUDENTS
1 Are clear about what is, and what is not, offered by the course and its staff
2 Understand what is expected in order to fulfil academic, practical,
participative and attendance requirements
3 Accept responsibility for their own learning
4 Commit themselves to participate fully in all aspects of the course
5 Share learning with others to create a learning community
6 Contribute to a climate of learning where risk-taking is encouraged
7 Take responsibility for communicating their needs to peers and staff
8 Manage time effectively and prioritise
9 Meet course and assessment deadlines
10 Take opportunities to consolidate learning outside the course
11 Are open to personal and professional development by giving and receiving
feedback honestly and supportively
12 Use the staff for ongoing support by specifically requesting help
13 Respect and value the contribution of other learners and of staff
14 Are committed to ongoing personal and professional development through
continuous personal reflection
15 Communicate the qualities of genuineness, warmth and empathy to
everyone on the course, including both colleagues and tutors
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LEARNING RESOURCES
You will be registered as a member of the library at York St John University. You
can access many journal articles through the Web. You will be given a resource
pack at the start of each module. This pack will contain some key journal articles
that you will need in order to prepare for online discussions and tutorials. The
Robert Kennedy College will provide further resources like access to Wall Street
Journal online, McKinsey Quarterly and other Management publications.
Visit the library’s new website at http://library.yorksj.ac.uk to search the library
catalogue, access a wide range of electronic resources and find out about using
our materials.
Your Academic Support Librarian to contact for help is Jane Munks -
For information about journals, databases, websites, reading lists for this
programme go to the library website > Your subject > Business School > Business
and Management
http://library.yorksj.ac.uk/management
For more information on how to access the library’s electronic resources go to
http://library.yorksj.ac.uk/off-campus-access For access to some materials away
from the University (such as from your computer at home) you will need a
University password, which will be supplied by the library upon enrolment. If you
have any difficulty in accessing materials, please contact the Information and Help
Desk, details at http://library.yorksj.ac.uk/get-in-touch
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Core Texts
These have relevance for several modules in the course.
BROOKS, I. 2005 Organisational Behaviour
Pearson
CARNALL, C. 2007 Managing change in organizations
FT Prentice Hall
JOHNSON, G. SCHOLES, K. & WHTTINGTON, R.
Latest editions apply
Exploring Corporate Strategy Prentice Hall
KOTTER, J. 1996 Leading Change Harvard Business School
PARDEY, D. 2007 Introducing leadership Butterworth-Heinemann
SENIOR, B. & FLEMING, J.
2006 Organizational Change FT/Prentice Hall, London
YUKL, G Latest editions apply
Leadership in Organizations Pearson Ed
Journals
There is access to a wide range of electronic journals through the University
library. The range of journals you can access, and the amount of information you
can access from each journal, is subject to variation in licence agreements. Check
the library weblinks, above, for what is available.
The Web
The Robert Kennedy College provides you access to the OnlineCampus online
learning platform. For a detailed description of the OnlineCampus see the user
manual under the support section.
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STUDY HINTS
Reading for information
Not all books need to be read from cover to cover. Go to the contents and index
first to help you select relevant sections, or even pages. Often an author will
summarise an article or chapter in the initial abstract or in a paragraph at the end.
Some books will need through and careful reading, however.
In other words, different study requirements will call for different reading strategies
and, to be an effective reader, you need to have a variety of strategies at your
disposal. It is important to decide on your reading purpose (“what am I reading
for?”) and select the appropriate approach:
a) Scanning - the aim is to obtain specific important information without
reading the whole text.
b) Skimming - Similar to scanning, except that the aim here is to gain a general
impression, looking for main ideas evident in keywords, words in bold print
or in italics, chapter headings or sub-headings, tables and illustrative
material.
c) Intensive study reading - This should follow on from scanning, skimming or
both. The aim is to gain full understanding of the text and the reading,
therefore, must be thorough and complete. The SQ3R technique has been
recommended as an ‘active’ approach during intensive study reading
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S Survey What is my purpose?
What is the text about?
Is it sufficiently up-to-date?
Is it likely to contain what I need?
Q Question Should I read it?
If so, which parts?
What reading approach should I use?
R Read Skim selected parts.
Read it again.
Select and organise to suit purpose.
Make notes.
R Review What have I found out?
How does it link with my previous ideas?
Have I made appropriate/sufficient notes?
Do I need to refer to any sources in original
form?
R Revise Can I recall the main ideas/arguments?
Can I list them from memory?
Online learning and virtual teams
Online learning is very flexible yet can be challenging and demanding. In the
Induction Module you will be provided with the relevant papers and online tutorials
about working in a virtual team, dealing with case studies and several key areas to
make your learning experience as rewarding as possible. Please refer to the
induction module for the full information.
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Writing assignments
• Addressing the issue. Read the assignment outline very carefully. Make sure
you understand what it is saying before you put pen to paper. If there are any
terms you don’t understand, or if it seems in some ways ambiguous to you,
seek clarification from a course tutor. It is infuriating for all concerned -
especially for you - if you produce 6,000 words or more that fail to address the
issue that was presented. Ensure you have read and fully understood the
assessment criteria before you start your preparation.
• Read around the topic generally, consulting as wide a variety of perspectives
within the literature as you consider appropriate. Take advice on this from your
course handouts, reading lists and tutorial suggestions.
• Begin to identify the line you intend to argue. Make a skeleton plan using
whatever system makes sense to you (e.g. logical and interrelated list of key
ideas, flow diagram, etc.).
• Read more selectively and more intensively. As you take notes, keep the title
firmly in mind. Use a reliable reference and source filing system.
• Modify your original plan to take new material into account.
• Having consulted the literature in this way, evaluate the strengths and
weaknesses of the various perspectives identified and draw conclusions which
are based on coherent argument, evidence (or lack of it), but not on
unsupported personal opinion or prejudice. Where no conclusions can
reasonably be drawn then a personal interpretation can be offered as long as it
is in some ways supported by a balance of probability, and is well argued.
Structuring the assignment
A generally acceptable framework would be as follows. Tutors will advise if their
expectations diverge from this general pattern.
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a) Front Cover: A standard assignment cover form, as at p32, should
accompany your assignment.
b) Introduction: In this section you should seek to clarify your own
understanding and interpretation of the assignment title, perhaps setting it in
its wider context. The introduction may also serve as a synopsis of the
assignment followed by the key issues that will be discussed, the
background to them, the aspects selected for consideration and the
reason(s) for selecting them. There should be some indication of the
sequence in which material will be presented. It is in the introduction that
terms should be defined. The introduction provides a ‘map of the territory’
and it should be succinct.
c) The Main Body: This will normally include an examination and critical
review of the relevant literature and an application of key ideas and
frameworks to the aspects of practice that you are analysing. A line of
argument should be developed which takes account of differing viewpoints,
interpreting and evaluating them. This part of the assignment may be split
into two or more sections (such as Literature Review, Analysis of Practice
etc).
d) Conclusion: This should attempt to offer a resolution, however tentative, of
the issues under consideration. Implications or recommendations arising
from the argument should be drawn out. Material or evidence which is not
already referred to in the main body should not be introduced here.
e) Bibliography: An alphabetically arranged list of works referred to in the text
should be presented. This should follow the conventions outlined below.
(f) Appendices: e.g. results of questionnaires, transcripts, observation
schedules, statistical tables or illustrative samples (written or graphic). Such
data should only appear in Appendices if they are referred to or included in
summary form in the text of the assignment. Otherwise, keep hold of them
but don’t include them. Additional pages will not add value to the
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assignment unless they are fully relevant and necessary. Appendices
should always be individually titled and lettered.
Review your first draft of the assignment after a suitable period. Check that you
have actually addressed the issues you were asked to address. Use a spell-
checker to check punctuation and grammar. You might ask friends who are not
familiar with the issues to read the draft for clarity and coherence, or swap and
read drafts with someone else on the programme and compare notes. Use the
assessment checklist on p33 to identify where you think your assignment sits.
Amend where necessary.
Make sure that you make copies of your work as it develops, including backing up
copies on a memory stick, so that all your effort is not lost through an IT problem.
Check the length. It is part of the discipline of advanced study to be able to keep
your assignment within the specified limits; it shows that you are capable of
identifying the essential issues and treating them economically yet
comprehensively. If you have exceeded the number of words specified, this may
indicate that you have included irrelevant material. Usually a margin of 10% either
way is allowed. So discipline yourself to keep within the reasonable limits laid
down. Re-draft and re-write. Follow the guidelines for presentation. Carefully proof-
read the finished product for typographical errors.
Referencing using the Harvard Method
Making references to the published work of other writers, and quoting from these
works to illuminate or support your argument, is a vital aspect of academic writing.
Such quotations should be an integral part of your discussion and should be
accompanied by some critical comment - not presented as if they were the last
word on the subject. Whether they are direct quotations or indirect paraphrases
from the original, they should always be fully attributed to their source (see below,
p30).
The convention of referencing preferred is known as the Harvard Method. It has
been selected because it is efficient, convenient, easy to use and probably the
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most commonly used style in educational publications. The Harvard Method uses
the name of the author and the date of publication as a key to the full details of the
reference which are set out in the bibliography section at the end of the
assignment.
When an author’s name is mentioned in the text, the date is inserted in brackets
immediately after the name, as in:
‘it has been argued by Smith (1998), however, that...’
When a less direct reference is made to one or more authors, both name and date
are bracketed, with the references separated by a semi-colon, as in:
‘several authors have noted this trend (Carr, 1989; Grundy, 2000; Kemmis,
2001)’
When the reference is to a work of dual or multiple authorship, use only surnames
of the abbreviated form, as in:
‘Salter and Tapper (1991)’ or ‘Broadfoot et al. (1988)’
If an author has two references published in the same year, add lower case letters
after the date to distinguish, as in:
‘Smith (1994a, 1994b)’
For direct quotations of twenty words or more, you should include page numbers in
the reference, as in:
Jones (2001:57)
If you wish to omit some words/sentences in a quotation, indicate this by using
three dots in the appropriate place.
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If you wish to use information in a text and you do not go to the primary source,
you should indicate this as follows:
‘Gardner and Lunzer (cited in Beard, 1987) suggest...’
Brief quotations should be incorporated in the text of the assignment, and set
within quotation marks; lengthy quotations should be indented at the left margin
and should be single-spaced. All quotations should be fully referenced.
Conventions for the Bibliography
Each assignment should include a bibliography in alphabetical order, whose
content and format conform to the following examples:
__________________________________________________________________
______
Book Wells, G. (1997) The Meaning Makers
London: Hodder & Stoughton.
Multiple Author MacLure, M., Phillips, T. & Wilkinson, A.
(1988) Oracy Matters. Milton Keynes: Open
University Press.
Article in an Blyth, W.A.L. (1990) ‘Social Demands and
Edited Volume Schools’ Responses’. In N. Proctor, (ed.)
The Aims of Primary Education and The
National Curriculum. Basingstoke: Falmer Press
Article in David, T. (2000) ‘Is Nothing Important?’
Journal Education 3 - 13, 17 (1), 15-18.
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Articles in O’Hear, A. (1999) ‘Learning One of Life’s Mysteries’.
newspapers and The Times Education Supplement.
periodicals 29th June 1990: 20.
or, if author not The Times Education Supplement. (1993)
given ‘Call for Nursery Expansion’. 29th June 1993: 3.
Official Reports Department of Education and Science (1989)
and Publications From Policy to Practice. London: H.M.S.O.
Websites Smith, A www.learningatwork.co.uk/resources at
17/10/2003
__________________________________________________________________
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Cheating and plagiarism
Plagiarism is the offence of publishing another writer’s findings, opinions or
words as if they were one’s own and original. Failure to acknowledge and
correctly attribute another writer’s work is tantamount to plagiarism and the
plagiarist will be severely penalised. Severe cases may lead to failure in the
degree.
Guidelines on citing resources can be found here:
In-text referencing:
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/library/guide/citing/intext-index.aspx
Writing bibliographies:
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/library/guide/citing/referencelist-index.aspx
A tutorial to help in understanding and avoiding plagiarism can be found
here:
How to avoid plagiarism
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
The regulations on cheating and plagiarism can be viewed here:
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/administration/registry/local/ascs/qahandbook/ass/A
SS9%20Cheating%20and%20Plagiarism.doc
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/administration/registry/local/ascs/qahandbook/ass/A
SS9%20i%20University%20Approach%20to%20Dealing%20with%20
Plagiarism.doc
Guidance on using Turnitin can be found here:
For security of assessment and to assist in the development of participants’
academic writing skills, Turnitin (plagiarism detection software) is available
to be used from the beginning of the programme.
http://w3.yorksj.ac.uk/e-learning/e-learning--ysju/using-turnitinuk.aspx
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Assessment Strategy
Each core module is assessed, with a 30 credit module requiring an assessment of the
equivalent of 6000 words, and the dissertation is assessed with a 60 credit award requiring
an individual and original research document of 12,000 words, and a Research Proposal
of 2000 words.
The module assessments have been developed to measure the learning outcomes for
each module and to achieve the standards required at each level of the programme.
Specifically, the assessments are designed so that relevant issues can be explored in the
workplace. The professional and academic strands of learning – knowledge, skills,
attitudes and values - are integrated within the programme and the assignments.
The outline assignment and criteria for assessment for each module will be made
available to you at the beginning of the module. The assignment will match and reflect the
learning outcomes for the module. Each assignment will ask you to apply theories,
frameworks and models from the module to your own experience – your own practice, or
practice within your organisation, or within an organisation of your choice. Each
assignment allows you scope to choose which aspects of practice you will analyse, and
which theories and frameworks you will apply. You should discuss your plans for each
assignment with your module tutor.
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Assignment Front Cover
Student ID NO.
Module Name
Assignment Title
Hand-In date:
I confirm I have read the University regulations on plagiarism, and that this
assignment is my own work.
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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT
Generic Criteria for level M A* (80-100) (i) Command of the topic, creativity, perception and insight, all suggesting that work should be published in an academic forum; (ii) Outstanding selection that makes a substantial contribution to academic debate; (iii) Outstanding use of source material; (iv) Excellent argument that is of the highest academic quality; (v) Critical distance and outstanding analysis of the question, to a high degree of excellence; (vi) Referencing impeccable using appropriate conventions; (vii) Virtually no errors in grammar/spelling/syntax.
A (70-79) (i) Demonstrates command of the topic by showing unusual creativity, perception and insight – a serious contribution to academic debate; (ii) Outstanding selection from a wide, relevant and innovative range of perspectives and sources; (iii) Sources very well-integrated into the overall argument; (iv) Clear, well-structured argument that is well crafted and cogent; (v) Critical distance and outstanding analysis of the question; (vi) Referencing clear and accurate using appropriate conventions; (vii) Virtually no errors in grammar/spelling/syntax.
B (60-69) (i) Demonstrates command of the topic by showing creativity and insight; (ii) Selection from a wide and relevant range of perspectives and sources that draws upon contemporary academic debate; (iii) Sources well-integrated into the overall argument; (iv) Clear, cogent and well-structured argument; (v) Critical distance and sound analysis of the question; (vi) Referencing clear and accurate using appropriate conventions; (vii) Near perfect grammar/spelling/syntax with a few errors only.
C (50-59) (i) Understanding of contemporary academic debate, with some creative input; (ii) Relevant selection from a good and relevant range of perspectives and sources; (iii) Sources mostly well-integrated into the overall argument; (iv) Mostly clear, cogent and well-structured argument; (v) Demonstrates criticality and generally good analysis; (vi) Referencing clear and mostly accurate using appropriate conventions; (vii) Good grammar/spelling/syntax with some errors.
D – Narrow Fail (40-49) (i) Descriptive, while demonstrating reasonable understanding; (ii) Relevant but not wide selection from a reasonable range of sources; (iii) Sources sometimes properly integrated into the argument; (iv) Some tendencies towards a clear and cogent argument; (v) Some successful analysis with a tendency to accept the source material at face value; (vi) References adequate but clearer and/or more references needed; (vii) Reasonable grammar/spelling/syntax but with several errors.
F* (30-20) (i) Limited/poor understanding demonstrated, and any creative content is somewhat off the point; (ii) Some/minimal relevant sources and limited topic coverage; (iii) Sources only occasionally/not at all integrated into the argument; (iv) Some/minimal structure and argument present; (v) Limited/poor analysis and criticality, with reliance on sources; (vi) References limited/inappropriate; (vii) Many errors in grammar/spelling/syntax making it difficult/impossible to read.
Resubmissions of unsuccessful work will be allowed up to ONE attempt, and the mark capped at 50%. A second unsuccessful attempt will result in the module being recorded as failed, and must be retaken, or replaced, by a negotiated study.
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Presentation of your assignment
Present your work legibly, and in a form which the marker will find acceptable:
• present it on time. Deadlines for submission should be strictly adhered to,
except in exceptional circumstances and after prior consultation with tutors.
• submit an electronic copy of the assignment in Word or pdf format. Make
sure you also retain a copy for safe-keeping.
• attach a cover sheet to the front of your assignment (as on p31) giving your
registration number but no name. This ensures anonymity during the
marking process. The cover sheet includes a statement that indicates that
you have read the University requirements with regard to plagiarism (see
above, p28), and by submitting this with the assignment you are agreeing
that you understand and will abide by these requirements.
• line spacing should be set at 1.5 or double. Pages should be numbered
sequentially, including appendices.
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Deadlines for submission of work
You are expected to respect deadlines for the handing in of work for assessment.
The dates given for the submission of work must be adhered to. Marks may be
deducted for work handed in after the deadline.
Extensions beyond the deadline can only be given in very special circumstances
where the module tutor has been notified before the deadline date. You will be
required to complete a mitigating circumstances form for any extension beyond
seven days.
A mark not exceeding the minimum pass mark for the award for which the student
is registered should be awarded if the work is received after the date and time
specified.
Tutor feedback
You can expect regular feedback from tutors on your progress within the course.
This feedback will be given in an open, supportive and objective style and will
provide you with a clear assessment of strengths and weaknesses. Tutors will
assist you to develop and follow action plans for areas where improvement is
required.
Written feedback on assignments
You can expect that there will be written feedback from a tutor on each assignment
which will be concrete, specific, and relate clearly to the assignment criteria. It will
also be constructive, illustrative, and will clearly identify examples and/or
alternative sources, models or theories which could have been utilised.
Marking processes
After your work is handed in for assessment, it will be marked by a tutor at the
Robert Kennedy College, and a sample of the batch of assignments submitted will
be moderated by a tutor at York St John University. A sample of scripts is also sent
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to the external examiner, including borderline marks between pass and fail or pass
and distinction. The marking process usually takes up to four weeks because of
the need for moderation.
Assessment and disability
If you have a disability or a specific learning difficulty which may mean you need an
alternative form of assessment on a module it is your responsibility to alert the tutor
to this within three weeks of the start of the course. The tutor will then work with
you, the Disability Unit and the Registry to devise a suitable alternative.
Self-certification of medical or other special circumstances affecting
assessment
a) For most minor ailments lasting less that 7 days, students should self-
certificate themselves. They should be aware that Boards of Examiners for
Progress and Award will lend little credence to these alone when deciding
whether marks should be adjusted. Forms for self-certification should be
obtained from the module tutor.
b) Tutors should exercise their limited discretion to postpone essay or
assignment deadlines when presented with self-certification within the limits
permitted by University regulations.
c) It is the student’s responsibility to supply a certificate to all tutors whose
sessions have been missed immediately after a short period of absence.
Formal certification of circumstances affecting attendance or assessment
In the case of medical and other circumstances affecting assessment where self-
certification is not appropriate the following procedures should be adhered to.
a) Assessment Panels and external examiners will consider at the time of
agreeing the assessments any case of illness of a candidate or other
documented special circumstances which may have affected the
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candidate’s result. Any result so agreed will indicate that the illness has
been taken into account.
b) A case of illness during the programme which may influence assessment
and which the candidate wishes to have considered must be reported by the
candidate. This must be done at the time of the illness.
c) Medical or other special circumstances cannot be considered by the Faculty
Assessment Panel or the Board of Examiners for Progress and Award
unless appropriately documented by a competent authority (medical
practitioner, accredited counsellor, etc.) Scanned copies of medical
certificates should be sent to the appropriate module tutor.
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APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS
Appeals against academic judgement
(Extracted from University Guidelines issued by the Registrar.)
Scope There is a procedure which applies to students registered upon taught
courses of study who appeal against the judgement of their teachers or examiners
in relation to progressional and final assessments, the results of which affect
progress or award of classification of their course of study.
If the assessment(s) concerned do(es) not affect the final classification of the
award or lead to the termination of the student’s course of study the final resolution
of the appeal will rest with the Appeals Sub-Committee of the University Board of
Examiners.
Advice to Potential Appellants Prior to taking a final decision as to whether to
appeal or not, a student is advised to:
(i) speak to his/her Personal Tutor, Head of Programme or Head of Faculty
informally and attempt to resolve any queries at Programme or School level.
(ii) speak to a representative of the Student Union and seek further advice.
It should be noted that ‘i’ and ‘ii’ above cannot lead to any immediate change of
result. Their main purposes are to air concerns, seek information and thereby
possibly rectify misunderstandings.
Students who wish their degree to be conferred at a ceremony but who are
considering an appeal are advised to seek advice as above immediately on
receiving their result. An appellant may not have a degree conferred which is the
subject of an appeal until the appeals procedure has been concluded. An appeal
cannot be initiated once the degree has been conferred.
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Details of the procedure for appeal can be obtained from the Head of Faculty or
from the Registrar.
Complaints
If a student has a complaint which cannot be resolved informally, the matter should
be brought to the attention of the Head of Programme and Head of Faculty.
Condition of an Appeal
(i) An appellant may not have the degree conferred which is the subject of an
appeal until the procedure has been concluded.
(ii) An appeal will not be considered unless it is initiated and progressed by the
student personally. (This does not affect an appellant’s right to a supporter).
No substantive correspondence or discussion will be entered into by the
University with a third party unless the student specifically requests this.
(iii) An appeal cannot be initiated once the degree has been conferred.
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PROGRAMME REGULATIONS
Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Arts
Leading Innovation and Change
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1 Candidates for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Arts programme
must normally possess one of the following:
a) A good degree or the York St John University or other approved university
of institution;
b) An equivalent qualification acceptable to the York St John University
c) A qualification leading to qualified teacher status;
d) A professional qualification, or its equivalent which is considered to be
relevant and appropriate for advanced study. Applicants will normally
have appropriate professional or academic qualifications in fields such as:
finance, accountancy, personnel or human resources management,
marketing, psychology, sociology, medicine, business administration or
law.
2 Students who register in the first instance for the Masters programme must
normally have a good honours degree.
3 Students who register in the first instance for the Postgraduate Diploma will
have academic and professional qualifications which equate to satisfactory
completion of the appropriate prior learning recognised as equivalent to 360
credits at level 2, and at least 60 credits at level 3 on the University’s modular
course system.
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DURATION
4 The full time programme is for one academic year, normally starting in
September, and completing in August the following year. The part-time
Postgraduate Diploma/Masters programme is for two academic years.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
5 The programme will comprise modules that conform to the requirements of
the award for which the student is registered.
(a) Core modules are:
MOD033 Leading Innovation and Change 30 M credits
MOD070 The Essence of Leadership 30 M credits
MOD013 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Leadership 30 M credits
MOD060 Culture and Leadership in Organisations 30 M credits
b) Other modules are:
MOD043 Negotiated Study (Postgraduate Diploma) 30 credits Level M
MOD053 Dissertation (Master of Arts) 60 credits Level M
6 Students registered for the Postgraduate Diploma will normally follow a
programme of modules leading to the accumulation of 120 credit points.
The programme of study for the Postgraduate Diploma will comprise of 120
credits to be drawn from the core modules specified above and / or the
Negotiated Study (Postgraduate Diploma).
7 Students registered initially for the degree of Master of Arts will follow a
programme of modules leading to the accumulation of 180 credits.
The programme of study for the degree of Master of Arts will comprise all the
core modules together with the Dissertation (Master of Arts). A candidate for
the degree of Master of Arts must study all specified modules.
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8 Students may progress from Postgraduate Diploma to Mastership in
accordance with the regulation below.
ASSESSMENT
9 The programme is arranged so that modules are linked together throughout
the period of the course. Assessment of the core modules will occur during,
and at the end of, the study of those modules.
10 For each core module the assessment will consist of coursework of 6,000
words or its equivalent as specified in the course validation document.
11 The negotiated study will normally be 6,000 words.
12 The dissertation will normally be 12,000 words.
13 The latest date for submission of work shall be prescribed by the University.
PROGRESSION AND PROGRAMME OPTIONS
14 All students, whether registered initially for the Postgraduate Diploma or for
the MA, will follow a common programme of study comprising the core
modules in the first instance.
15 A student registered for the Postgraduate Diploma may elect to proceed to
registration for the MA on the successful completion of four level M modules
with an overall mark of 50% or above.
16 A student registered for the MA will be permitted to proceed to the
dissertation provided that he or she has completed the four level M modules
with an overall mark of 50% or above.
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17 A student for the MA who does not elect to proceed to the Master of Arts or
does not fulfil the further requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, may
be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma if he or she has fulfilled
the requirement for that award..
EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERSHIP
18 (a) Marks, pass marks and other marking conventions shall adhere to the
marking conventions agreed by York St John University.
(b) Candidates may be re-examined in the module on one occasion only and
not later than the end of the academic year following that in which the
module was studied.
(c) The examiners may require a candidate to present for viva-voce
examination.
AWARD OF THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERSHIP
19. Examiners will have regard to the student’s satisfactory completion of the
appropriate number of core, negotiated study and dissertation modules at
the required grade, and the student’s satisfactory participation in all aspects
of the programme.
20. In order to quality for the Postgraduate Diploma, candidates must
accumulate 120 credits. All 120 credits will be passed with a mark of 50 or
above.
21 (a) In order to qualify of the degree of Masters of Arts, candidates must
accumulate 180 level M credits. Level M credits presented for the degree
must include the dissertation element. All 180 credits will be passed
with a mark of 50 or above.
(b) The Master of Arts degree may be awarded with distinction to candidates
whose work has been of outstanding merit. A candidate will be
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considered for the award of the degree with distinction if he or she has
passed all modules with a minimum mark of 60 and has achieved an
average mark of 70 or above over all modules.