“The only way to cope with a changing world is to keep learning.” (Dixon 1998). Critically discuss the Dixon quote in relation to the way that SST can develop an organisation’s intellectual capital.

Assignment Requirements

 

Please see uploaded word document for the question and instructions

Strategy as Practice & Leadership – Section B: Strategic Knowledge Management

 

The assessment for this element of the module is an essay-based piece of coursework worth 50% of the overall module grade.

 

Task:

 

“The only way to cope with a changing world is to keep learning.” (Dixon 1998)

Critically discuss the Dixon quote in relation to the way that SST can develop an organisation’s intellectual capital.

A strong essay will use the key themes addressed in the second part of the module to develop the analysis, namely:

• Knowledge Management/Environment
• Intellectual Capital & Social Capital
• Communities of Practice
• Soft Systems Thinking

 

A thematic approach as suggested above is advised

Organisational examples can be used to illustrate the themes covered in the essay. However, the essay is not a case study, it is a theoretical paper.

Remember that a critical study aims to provide a balanced analysis of differing perspectives, and points of view, before drawing the argument to a coherent conclusion

 

Required: A word processed essay with referencing to literature. The essay will be 3,000 (+/- 10%) words (inclusive of appendices, NOT inclusive of references).

HINT:

when writing your essay ask yourself, Is this actually helping me discuss the relationship between systems thinking and intellectual capital and the way knowledge can be developed and grown within an organisation?

The learning thread that the dixon quote picks up should be used during your discussion/analysis.

Because the idea of learning is what links all the four themes

• You can’t develop your knowledge base without Learning about something
• Intellectual capital is learning about how the organisation is and the way it frames this knowledge
• Communities of a practice is only about learning from each other and learning about how to develop your particular area of interest and expertise
• Checklands argument of systems thinking was that it’s a learning mechanism to enable people to think better and more about what is going on around them

 

 

Hand in Date – 9th June 2014

 

In order to complete this activity you need to undertake three principal tasks:

(1) Utilise academic research using literature from journals, books, etc.

(2) Undertake a critical evaluation making effective use of evidence and sources

(3) Present findings in an appropriate format (ensure that Harvard referencing is used)

 

Marking criteria:

1. Introduction to the assignment describing scope, objectives, etc.
2. Identification of key areas
3. Application of theory
4. Structured analysis
5. Creativity of thought
6. Presentation of document including clarity of expression and referencing.

 

Guidelines for completion:

1. The word limit is 3,000 words, +/- 10% inclusive of appendices.
2. Where you quote directly or take ideas from something you have read you must reference these correctly using the Harvard referencing system, not numbered footnotes.
3. Assignments should be word-processed in Times New Roman 12 point type.
4. Write clearly and professionally, avoid use of the first person such as ‘I’ or ‘we’ and take pride in the presentation and spelling.
5. It may sound obvious, but make sure you answer the question. A good conclusion is crucial for good marks.

 

 

Order Now

http://zelessaywritings.com/order/

 

You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through.

 

[order_calculator]