Practice of Management: Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: MAS1375

Essay Writing Assignment:

Task: Writing a good academic essay requires solid research, critical evaluation of theory in light of contemporary research and practice, and persuasive, well-structured information and argument. Your essay should include a critical review of the relevant theories that underpin the area of management and illustrate how the theories inform your discussion or argument. It is critical that you access a range of credible academic sources in the preparation of your essay. Select either of the following questions and write an essay of 2000 words. A variation of 10% either way will be accepted. Question 1: ‘A 1960s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would undoubtedly be amazed at the 24/7 customer service and real-time supply chains but he or she would find many of today's management practices little changed from those being used a generation or two ago’.  Do you agree with this statement?  Support your argument with reference to classical and contemporary management theory.