You will critically analyse literature from a topic in MN4100, apply this to a real-world organisational context of your choice which is facing a grand challenge, and provide practical recommendations for this organisation informed by your analysis.

MN4100 – Contemporary Issues in Management 2025/26 Assessment Guidance Assignment 2: CASE STUDY REPORT (INDIVIDUAL) Length: 3,000 words excluding references Deadline: Monday 13th April (Week 11) Noon Weight: 70% of the module grade

Guidance on the Assignment: You will critically analyse literature from a topic in MN4100, apply this to a real-world organisational context of your choice which is facing a grand challenge, and provide practical recommendations for this organisation informed by your analysis. You will also reflect on how this case study analysis intersects with another topic you have studied during your Management degree*, and how it has prompted you to re-think your prior learning. This assignment will draw on topics covered in Weeks 1-11 of Semester 2. This assignment is designed to integrate your learning from MN4100 and across your Management degree.

• For students who have spent their entire degree at St Andrews, this refers to MN-coded modules. For visiting students or those who have studied abroad, topics taught in these Management modules may also be included. Please contact Dr Neville if you need to discuss further. Please note all assessments on this module should use the appropriate assessment cover sheet (found on Moodle) and be uploaded to MMS in pdf form. This is to allow us to upload your assignment to the marking software Learning Outcomes This assignment relates to all of the Learning Outcomes identified in the Module Guide: Communicate professionally and effectively using a variety of media Reflect on skills and knowledge acquired at University Understand the nature and complexity of contemporary challenges for management in a variety of organisations Critically discuss these challenges and their impact to offer viable organisational solutions Suggested word counts Executive summary: 200 words Introduction to chosen organisation and the grand challenge it faces: 1000 words Literature review of chosen MN4100 topic as applied to the organisation: 1000 words Recommendations for the organisation based on your literature review (written for professional non-academic audience): 400 words Reflection on how this case study analysis intersects with another topic studied during your Management degree, and how it has prompted you to re-think your prior learning: 400 words General Information for Assignment Please try to pick something original for your chosen organisation and avoid the “usual suspects” (Tesla/Apple/Uber etc.). You cannot choose an organisation which you have studied for a previous assignment. For this assessment, the use of Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or any similar platforms) is strictly prohibited. You are expected to complete this assessment independently. The assignment should include academic literature referenced using the Harvard reference style (see Honours Handbook on Moodle for more information on Harvard reference style). A reference list should be included. This is not included in the word limit. A ten per cent margin over the specific word count is allowed. You should give your assignment a suitable title. All pages should be numbered. Marking Rubric for Assessment 2 A B C D E Identification of issues and context Clear and coherent identification of issues with concise discussion on context. Identification of issue with appropriate discussion of context. Identification of issue and some discussion of context with some erroneous information. Limited discussion of context which makes issue difficult to understand. No identification of issue. Incoherent discussion of context. Appropriate use of supporting references and evidence All claims are supported by sources which are appropriate and accurately referenced. Appropriate sources have been used to evidence most claims. There are some minor referencing errors. Appropriate sources have been used to evidence some claims. There are frequent referencing errors. Some evidence of engagement with sources. There is minimal attempt to reference. There is no attempt to reference works used. Critical, in depth and balanced analysis Nuanced critical analysis of context from multiple perspectives. Clear attempt to critically analyse context from multiple perspectives. Some critical analysis but moments where analysis needs further depth and/or balance. Some attempt to critically analyse context but superficial and primarily takes one point of view. Superficial, descriptive writing. Structure and clarity of writing Excellent structure with appropriate use of signposting and language for audience. Clear attempt to provide coherent report with some minor flaws in structure and/or tone. Presents a basic structure for report with some moments of incoherence. No consistency in tone. Report lacks clear structure. Inappropriate tone for audience at points. Report structure is confusing and written in inappropriate tone for audience. Insightful identification of consequences for practice Excellent and creative links to consequences for practice. Clear identification of consequences for practice. Some attempt to link consequences for practice but requires further justification. A limited attempt to link consequences for practice. No attempt to identify consequences for practice. Undergraduate Programmes STUDENT ID NUMBER: MODULE NUMBER: MN4100 MODULE TITLE: Contemporary Issues in Management TOPIC/ASSIGMENT TITLE: Assignment 2 – Case Study Report MODULE COORDINATOR: Dr Fergus Neville WORD COUNT: 3000 DEADLINE DATE: 13th April 2026, 12pm In submitting this assignment I hereby confirm that: I have read and understood the University’s policy on academic misconduct I confirm that this assignment is all my own work I confirm that in preparing this piece of work I have not copied any other person’s work, or any other pieces of my own work I confirm that this piece of work has not previously been submitted for assessment on another programme