Task: Assessment is by one assignment, a critical essay of 6000 words (100%) which integrates theory and practice. The assignment must include a clear structure with an abstract, a bibliography and, where appropriate, appendices and diagrams. You must make appropriate use of journal articles and texts. References should follow the Harvard system – see the guide at
The assignment should contain: 1. A critical review of theories of the nature of organizational culture, including how it may impact on innovation, and how it may be affected by the leaders of an organization
2. An examination of how culture influences behaviors related to innovation and change in an organization of your choice
3. A recommendation as to strategies and actions that could be implemented (by you or by the organization’s leaders) to enhance or create an appropriate culture To preserve confidentiality, please anonymize the organization or organizations you discuss in the assignment, eg by calling them Company X, or Governmental Organization Y, or International Organization Z.
Similarly, where you write about private individuals, call them manager A, or leader BNB The word count will include quotations but exclude footnotes, bibliography, appendices, tables and graphs. Appendices will not count against the word limit but should not contain large amounts of text. (It will be expected that they will normally contain diagrams or tables or visual images). If you exceed the wordcount by more than 10%, you will be penalized.
