Assessment Questions:

Please read the following section carefully in conjunction with associated grade descriptors for

level H5.

For each piece of assessment, you must submit one copy through the module site on the module

Assessment 1 – (30%) weighting

In weeks 1-4 we explore how the similarities and differences of public and private sectors impact on

the role and task of management and finance. Using varied contemporary theories of public

management and finance within lectures, discussions, and seminars we will apply these ideas and

practices and relate them to both policy and practice within contemporary macro and

microenvironments.

Choose ONE of the following four questions:

1. Discuss the differences between ‘Public’, ‘Private’ and ‘Third Sector’ organisations. How

could these ‘differences’ affect the management task?

2. Do you consider that Public and Private sectors have converged since 1979? Justify your

position with practical examples.

3. To what extent has creation of markets and competition within the Public Sector provided

‘Value for Money’. Illustrate your answer with practical examples.

4. Identify and discuss the role of performance management within a public sector

organisation of your choice in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

PICK ONE QUESTION TO ANSWER