Organisational Behaviour & HR (MHR-1-OHR) Resit Coursework
2010-11
Coursework 1: Presentation (40% of overall unit mark)
You will be making an individual presentation (not a group presentation). Please choose one
of the following four topics:

Management and Leadership

Power and Politics in Organizations

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture
The date for presentations is Monday 22nd August 2011 and they will be assessed by
Mark Ryder.
Please contact Mark Ryder as soon as possible and he will give you an appointment
time. Please report to Room L215.
Email:
ryderm@lsbu.ac.uk
You must arrive for your appointment on time.
You are required to explain the topic you have chosen by linking relevant theory to your own
investigation of one or more organizations from the perspective of the topic.
The presentations should demonstrate reading about your presentation topic that goes beyond
the set seminar readings. See Section 9 of your unit guide for suggested reading material.
The choice of organization or organizations you investigate is up to you. They could be
small, medium or large enterprises; in the manufacturing or service sector; public, private or
not-for-profit organizations. But remember you will need to access information about the
organization or organizations and to use that information to illustrate theory about the topic.
Information to enable you to investigate an organization may be found through discussions or
interviews with people who work there, newspapers, companies’ websites, or even by visiting
the organization as a customer.
Your presentation should last about 20 minutes. It should be engaging and informative. You
should ensure that you have high quality visuals to illustrate what you are saying. A
computer and data projector will be available if you would like to use them for your
presentation. You will also need to be ready to answer some questions regarding your
findings.
In general you are trying to achieve three things in your presentation:

To convey knowledge of the theory associated with the topic.

To describe how you investigated it in practice in one or more real organizations.

To explain the links between theory and practice.
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Achieving a good mark in your presentation depends partly on what you have understood,
found out and learnt. But just as important will be your ability to present this effectively. For
this, remember that good preparation will involve practising your presentation well in
advance. At the end of the presentation you will need to provide a portfolio containing the
following supporting evidence:
(a) A copy of the Powerpoint handouts or other visual aids you have used.
(b) A list of your reading correctly referenced.
Presentation Assessment Benchmarks
Below are notes on indicative performance levels associated with various marking ranges:
70 and above
A presentation which has a clear and cohesive structure. The presenter’s style will be well
rehearsed using variations in tone and pace to maintain interest, and engaging with the
audience. Visual aids used to good effect. Presentation completed within the timeframe
specified. Copies of the visual aids submitted, together with a list of your reading, correctly
referenced.
The content will be focused on the topic. Relevant literature referred to and theory fully
understood. Incisive investigation of one or more organizations used to examine the topic.
Insightful links made between theory and practice, and explained clearly.
60-68
A presentation which has a clear and fairly cohesive structure. Style will have been
rehearsed, demonstrating good overall competence and sufficient engagement with the
audience, but may lack confidence. Helpful use of visual aids. Presentation completed
within the timeframe specified. Copies of the visual aids submitted, together with a list of
your reading, correctly referenced.
The content will be focused on the topic. Relevant literature referred to and theory well
understood in the main, though perhaps with minor errors or omissions. Focused
investigation of one or more organizations used to examine the topic. Thoughtful and
appropriate links made between theory and practice, and explained clearly.
50-58
A sound basic presentation. There may be flaws in structure or focus. The delivery will
often hold audience attention but may be uneven in pace. Basic visual aids. Time used
effectively for the most part. Presentation completed within the timeframe specified. Copies
of visual aids and list of reading submitted, but there may be some omissions.
The content will be focused on the topic. Limited range of literature referred to with
competent understanding of some key areas of theory. Investigation of one or more
organizations used to examine the topic. Some links between theory and practice made
competently and fairly clearly.
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40-48
A basic presentation. May indicate limited ability to engage audience interest, or involve
poor use of time. Little helpful use of visual aids. Arguments may not be clear. Copies of
visual aids and list of reading incomplete.
Coverage of some of the appropriate areas but with key omissions in content. Evidence of
relevant reading, but only partial understanding in some areas. Investigation of one or more
organizations but limited findings concerning the topic. Links made between theory and
practice may be tenuous.
38 and below
An inadequate presentation. Poorly structured and not properly rehearsed. Delivery and use
of visual aids lacking in effectiveness. Some copies of visual aids may be provided, but list
of reading far from sufficient.
Limited relevant material. Very limited evidence of relevant reading and inadequate
coverage of key areas. Evidence that theory is not understood. Failure to investigate the
topic adequately in real organizations. Attempted links between theory and practice may be
inappropriate.
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