Explain scientific management and evaluate its relevance to modern organizations.

FC042 (Sep 2014) ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Aim of assignment
The aim of the assignment is to test your knowledge and understanding of key theories/concepts and your ability to evaluate and apply these theories/concepts to a practical context (in line with the module outcomes provided in FC042 Student Module Guide available on the Kaplan VLE).

Assignment outline
You are required to write an essay addressing the following question:

Many scholars argue that Taylor’s Scientific Management Theory is dated and lacks relevance to modern organisations; others argue that Taylorism still exerts influence.
Explain scientific management and evaluate its relevance to modern organisations. Identify and discuss a case example to illustrate your arguments.

Word count
The word length for this assignments is 1500 +/- 20%. Please indicate the word length on your submitted assignment. The reference list is not included in the word count.

Weighting
This assignment is worth 60% of your overall mark for this module.

Assignment criteria
Assignments will be marked using the GIC assessment scale and assessed according to a range of criteria (further details available in GIC Marking Criteria available on the Kaplan VLE).
1. Focus, and knowledge and understanding of topic (/15)
2. Engagement with question and analysis (/25)
3. Explanation of theory and practical application (/35)
4. Essay structure and written style (/15)
5. Sources, referencing and citation (/10)

Sources
Assignments should draw from a range of sources including academic textbooks, academic journals and reputable news references. Some indicative sources are provided. (Refer also to the recommended reading outlined in the FC042 Module Guide available on Kaplan VLE).

Books:
 Huczynski, A.A. and Buchanan, D.A. 2013. Organizational Behaviour. Harlow: Prentice Hall. In particular Chapter 14.
 Mullins, L.J. 2010. Management & Organisational Behaviour. Harlow: Prentice Hall. In particular Chapter 2
 Taylor, F.W. 1911. Principles of Scientific Management. New York: Norton & Co
 Wilson, F. 2010. Organizational Behaviour and Work. Oxford: Oxford University Press. In particular Chapter 4; Chapter 2

Journal articles:
 Giannantonio, C.M. and Hurley-Hanson, A.E. 2011. Frederick Winslow Taylor: Reflections on the Relevance of The Principles of Scientific Management 100 Years Later. Journal of Business and Management. 17(1): 7-10
 Locke, E. 1982. The ideas of Frederick W. Taylor: an evaluation. Academy of Management Review. 7(1): 14-24
 Taneja, S., Pryor, M.G. and Toombs, L.A. 2011. Frederick W. Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles: Relevance and Validity. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship. 16(3)

News references:
 Seddon, J. 2004. The method and the madness. The Guardian. Accessed 12 January 2015. Available from: http://www.theguardian.com/business/2004/sep/12/theobserver.observerbusiness11
 The Economist. 2009. Scientific Management. The Economist. Accessed 12 January 2015. Available from: http://www.economist.com/node/13092819

Film:
 ABC World Report on Taylorism: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=scientific+management+youtube+documentary&qpvt=scientific+management+you+tube+documentary&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=1F0073682F5CA6ECBF881F0073682F5CA6ECBF88
 The application of scientific management techniques to/transformation of car manufacturing at Ford:

 Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times evaluation of the impact of modern industrialisation on working conditions:

 Investigation into demanding workplace practices at Amazon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta7hTfI69xc
 CNN report on Foxconn suicides considers the impact of intensive factory work on employees:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uik70q4md2o&index=2&list=PLFF3AAD357F10CD4F

Referencing
Provide a complete list of references and accurate within-text citations (in line with the GIC Referencing Guidelines available on the Kaplan VLE.)

Generic guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD ALSO REFER TO THE FC042 MODULE GUIDE FOR GENERIC INFORMATION ON ASSIGNMENT FORMATTING AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES.

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