Assignment 1

• 2000 words
• 40 per cent of module“While both are necessary, coercion is more important than consent in an effective peoplemanagement strategy.” Evaluate this statement with reference to an occupational group, industrialsector and geographical context of your choice, e.g., airline pilots in commercial aviation in Canada.Your answer should:
  • [briefly] define both coercion and consent;
  • discuss the nature of the occupational group you have chosen with reference to the nature ofthe labour market (currently or at a more usual time);
  • discuss the relevance of the industrial sector and/or the geographical context for yourargument;
  • explain the importance of both coercion and consent in the management of your selectedoccupational group;
  • answer the question – is coercion more important than consent and why (why not).Your answer should be fully referenced using APA guidelines.
• What I’m looking for in your assignment?

  Good answersare CLEAR	Clarity of expression – the essay is written in a way that is easy to follow – avoid convoluted sentences and overly long paragraphsClarity of argument – there is a clear and appropriate response to the question (i.e.,demonstrating your understanding of the question through text thataddresses that question – the conclusion is a culmination of the research, data, evidence you havepresented in the main body of the essay – the introduction and conclusion, although different, are in alignmentClarity of structure – the content is organized in a logical way – for example, you might present the counterargument (i.e., the evidenceagainst your argument) followed by support for your argument
  C – concise &comprehensive	You must manage the seemingly contradictory objectives for concision andcompleteness – you will achieve this with focus.N.B., whereas I set the question, you set the terms of your answer.Your answer must respond to the question, but there is always scope to adopt aspecific and unique focus.
  L – logical	Organize your material, don’t submit a brain dump. Once you’ve conducted your research, structure your answer for greatest effect.Avoid ‘whipsawing’ – e.g., “One advantage is… Although a disadvantage is…Another advantage is… While a further disadvantage is… However, anotheradvantage is…”
  E – engaged	Do the research and show your work. An engaged essay evinces evidence – through citations of scholarship andpresentation of data.
  A – analytical	Description is important, but so to is critical analysis (to what extent does it work; inwhat context; with which group, etc.) Offer argument and counter-argument, and explain why you favour one and not theother.
  R – relevant	Ensure you understand the question and answer it. Without a doubt, the most consistent problem I have encountered is a failure toanswer the question asked. You may set the terms of your answer (see C – concise & comprehensive above),but those terms must be within the boundaries of the question.