For Prof. Kim: Organizational Theory

Individual Essay Weighting: 50% of final mark Length: 2,000 words (maximum) Marking will be carried out according to the marking rubric outlined in Section Error! Reference source not found. . The task for the Individual Assignment is as follows: Four Organizational Theory perspectives , namely Modernist, Critical theorist, Symbolic Interpretivist and Postmodernist, produce differe nt narratives about inequality in organisations . Choose two Organisational Theory perspectives. Based on your selected perspectives, identify and draw out the two readings out of the given list that match your chosen perspectives. Critically analyse the two readings and evaluate how their ontological and epistemological positions result in a different understanding and narrative of inequality within organisations . Tips In addition to these tips, a further essay writing guide has been provided in Blackboard. You are strongly encouraged to read this essay guide before you begin to develop your essay . Based on your selected perspectives, choose two relevant readings out of this list to as a starting point for your essay. You sho uld also use the textbook and other resources to assist in the development of your analysis. A suggested process is depicted as follows: The four (4) readings are given in Section Error! Reference source not found. . Select two from the four Organisational Theory Perspectives. Critically evaluate how your two chosen perspectives contribute a different understanding and narrative of inequality within organisations. Use readings from your own research and the textboo k to form substantive arguments These readings are underpinned by different ontological epistemological assumptions that distinguish them as Modernist, Critical Theorist, Symbolic Interp retivist or Postmodernist . "De -constructing the papers, and depending on which perspective you choose, demonstrating your ability to recognise the different assumptions made by modernist, critical theorist, symbolic interpretivist or pos tmodernist writings. Remember, you choose only two . Do avoid explaining the concepts of ontology and epistemology. Do not use up significant parts of your essay explaining the background, but clearly identify and justify the way you have identified the classifications. Clearly identify the two perspectives in your introduction and identify the two papers associated with your chosen perspectives. You may compare the different perspectives and how each deals with inequality . You may conclude by critically reflecting how managers may use this to resolve organisational problems relating to inequality . "