Task summary: For this task, you must produce either a 3000-word report or a 15-minute narrated presentation on one case study (A or B). Two case studies are provided in the “Essential Assignment Resources

Task summary: For this task, you must produce either a 3000-word report or a 15-minute narrated presentation on one case study (A or B). Two case studies are provided in the “Essential Assignment Resources” section of the assignment brief so you can choose the option you feel most comfortable engaging with. Begin by reading the case studies in the “Essential Assignment Resources” section (below) and choose one. You must write a consultancy-style report for your client. Using occupational psychology theory and research, analyse the key factors affecting the client and their organisation, and advise on evidence-based next steps. You may draw on any topic covered in the module, but you should be selective and justify why your chosen topics are the most relevant to this case. Case Analysis (approximately 300 words/ ~ 2 minutes) In your own words, briefly clarify: (1) the problem(s), (2) who the key stakeholders are, (3) what ‘success’ would look like, and (4) what risks/constraints are present. 2. Contextual Theory (approximately 1500 words/ ~ 7 minutes) In this section, you will select and discuss relevant, up to date psychological theory and research that is relevant to the case. To do this, choose approximately three topics that you feel are most important for this case. There are no right or wrong answers here – you can choose any area from within the module. The most important thing is that you can justify why you feel this is relevant, explaining how it applies to the case and the impact these issues are currently having and why. As you discuss theory and research, you are setting the stage for the recommendations that will follow. Include critical analysis of the psychological theory and research that you include (e.g., strengths/limitations of the evidence, fit to context, and any competing explanations). Recommendations (approximately 1000 words/ ~ 4 minutes) This section should be clear and persuasive, explaining what your client should do, why they should do these things and the positive results that can be expected. It might be best to approach this section one topic at a time, as you did in the contextual theory section. You are aiming to make explicit links back to the contextual theory section, showing how the theory and research lead directly to some practical solutions. As you outline your recommendations, comment on ethical issues and unintended consequences (e.g., fairness, wellbeing risk, inclusion, confidentiality, potential harms). Conclusion (approximately 200 words/ ~ 2 minutes) Finish your report with a balanced conclusion to summarise the main findings and recommendations and how these will benefit the organisation.