Write a persuasive academic essay on one of three given topics related to management theory. The essay will be written in accordance with the guidelines for writing academic essays in the Academic Learning Skills (ALS) student guide “Essay Writing”.
You are required to submit the reference list and plan of your essay in week 6 in hard copy to your tutor for evaluation and feedback:
The argumentative essay must agree or disagree with one of the statements below:
a) In today’s turbulent environment only organic organisational structures are effective.
OR
b) Job design only benefits employers through increased job performance; it has no benefits for workers.
OR
c) Diversity is a barrier to effective teamwork.
Your essay must include:
 At least five reference sources including the text book, none of which are internet sources, e.g. websites.
 Correct argumentative essay structure. Refer to the Academic Learning Skills student guide “Essay Writing”.
 Harvard referencing for any sources you use. Refer to the Academic Learning Skills student guide “Referencing”.