Discuss how an awareness of management theories can influence the practice of management. Use three bodies of theory, at least three examples (and/or counter examples) of management practice, and a critical reflection on a specific example from your own experience of managing/being managed. This theoretically rich assignment should demonstrate a critical and reflexive approach to the relationship between theory and practice. The three bodies of theory must come from the course, failure to adhere to this requirement will result in the assignment being failed.  

 1. Structure • Structure your writing in a way that is clear and helps the reader follow your argument. • Provide comprehensive, appropriate and connected sets of ideas that flow together well. • Provide accurate references (e.g. Harvard style, number of journals such as web-based or other published materials). 

 2. Knowledge • Explain relevant bodies of theory and associated theoretical concepts accurately. • Show good evidence of understanding of key ideas, concepts, definitions, etc. from a thorough review of relevant literature. 

 3. Application • Produce an informed account of the relationship between theories and managerial practice. • Consider how the theories explain what is or what should be going on in a managerial situation. • Account reflexively for your own managerial practice and/or your experience of being managed. 

 4. Criticality • Application of a critical lens to managerial practice. • Provide well-reasoned argument.