Assignment Overview:

This assignment invites you to apply management theory by narrating a scenario from your experience as part of a team, highlighting challenges faced by the team leader. You are expected to craft a creative story (900 words) based on your experience, followed by an annotated bibliography (600 words) supporting your narrative with relevant management theories and principles.

Narrative Structure:

1. Introduction (100 words): Introduce the scenario and provide context for the team dynamics and leadership challenges encountered.

2. Main Story (800 words): Describe the team setting, your role within the team, and interactions with the team leader. Highlight specific management theories influencing team dynamics and leadership approaches.

3. Annotated Bibliography (600 words): Compile a list of scholarly sources (articles, books, etc.) that support the management theories and principles discussed in your narrative. Each source should be accompanied by a brief annotation summarizing its relevance and contribution to understanding team management.

Intended Learning Outcomes Addressed:

• Question 1: Explain how management theory influences team working in large organizations
  • Illustrate the practical application of management theories within team dynamics and leadership scenarios.
• Question 2: Discuss the principles of effective teamwork applied to your role within that team
  • Reflect on the principles of effective teamwork and their impact on individual roles and team performance.

Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of management theories and their implications for team functioning.
• Craft a compelling narrative that effectively communicates challenges faced by the team leader.
• Provide a well-researched annotated bibliography that supports and enriches the narrative with relevant scholarly insights.