Write an essay focused on ONE of the following:
- What are the barriers to innovation in the workplace?
- What can organizations do to encourage innovation?
Consider the topics covered in the lectures and seminars when planning your essay, for example:
- Innovation networks
- Resistance to innovation
- Rewarding innovation
- Innovation strategy and innovation culture.
Each of these topics could be discussed as either a barrier to innovation or a way of encouraging innovation. For example, a lack of reward for innovation could be a barrier to innovation, whilst giving rewards could encourage innovation.
Structure:
- Introduction
- The 4 topics
- Conclusion
Define key terms, use good quality sources to support your arguments and include critical analysis
Observe the following formatting requirements:
a. Include other niceties like a cover page, contents page, appendices (if required), and a conclusion. Use headings and subheadings
b. Reference correctly and critically engage with the resources you employ
c. Provide brief ‘signposts’ as to what is coming up in the forthcoming section of the essay; linking these to your headings is sensible
d. Keep your styling professional
e. Marks are awarded for good English and grammar. Proofread your Individual Essay carefully, and use a formal, academic, writing style
Notes:
● You need to submit your individual essay to your allocated Turnitin Submission Link.
● You should upload one document only in Microsoft Word format.
References and Structure
- Your assignment should be Harvard Referenced and show a range of sources.
- Ensure that you structure your Individual Essay appropriately and check your use of spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout.