THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON Faculty of Business and Law MODULE: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS RESEARCH Module Code Level Credit Value Module Leader GRA8001 8 20 Dr Angela Rushton Assignment Brief Assignment title: Research Culture Audit Viva Voce Purpose of the Assessment The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate that you have been able to identify and apply appropriate frameworks to prepare an audit of the organisational culture towards research informed decision-making and management. Assessment Task You will need to present your research culture audit findings in a short report. In the viva voce you will be questioned on, and need to defend, the approach taken to the audit as well as your findings. This viva voce may last up to 30 minutes. The Viva will be by SKYPE or in person and there will be two examiners including the module tutor. Assessment Grading Criteria This is a pass/fail assignment. Whether or not the standard of a pass at level 8 has been achieved will be determined by: 1. The extent to which relevant literature has been used in shaping the audit 2. The robustness of the content and evidence of critical thinking in assessing research culture 3. Meaningful conclusions that are linked back to, and embedded in, the audit. 4. Answers to questions and engagement in discussions. Were questions listened to and understood? Were cogent answers provided? Assessment Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes being addressed through this assignment are: Knowledge and Understanding b) Critically examine approaches to leadership and management in the context of the planning and implementation of research-informed practice. Subject specific skills c) Conduct an extensive audit of the research culture within an organisation; e) Critically explore issues surrounding leadership and management strategies in the context of the planning and implementation of research-informed practice; Key Skills h) Learn to develop and express tangible and intangible Key Performance Indicators i) Communicate the results of audit and implementation plan effectively to professional colleagues. Assessment Submission To submit your work, please go to the 'Submit your work' area on the NILE site and use the PS1 submission point to upload your report. Before this, a time and date for the viva voce will be arranged. These will be over a short period of time and once arranged each will have the same status as a fixed examination date. Assessment Support Comments will be provided on one draft report only. This report will need to be submitted prior the deadline Academic Practice This is an individual assignment. The University of Northampton policy will apply in all cases of copying, plagiarism or any other methods by which students have obtained (or attempted to obtain) an unfair advantage. Support and guidance on assessments and academic integrity can be found on: SkillsHub: http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk