ASSIGNMENT 1 – ESSAY In the context of two theoretical ethical principles of fairness and justice, compare the concept of managed care and its practical implications for the health and wellbeing of individuals in private health care
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
PROGRAMMETITLE
MSci in Health and Social Care Management, Sept2025.
MODULE CREDIT VALUE
20
MODULETITLE
Ethical Foundations (EF)
MODULELEVEL
4
MODULE CODE
LSME407
ACADEMICYEAR
2025-26
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to
Understand and discuss the concept of managed care and its practical implications.
Explain the theoretical concepts that underpin a managed healthcare system.
Describe and discuss the notion of ‘responsibility’ in the context of managed healthcare.
Explain how a positive ethical climate can be promoted as part of implementing an ethics programme in a healthcare organisation.
SUBMISSIONDEADLINES
Assignment 1: Essay – 29/04/2026 4pm
Assignment 2: Reflective Essay – 27/05/2026 4pm
ISSUEDATE
16/03/2026
MODULE DESCRIPTION
The module considers the theoretical foundations of individual and organisational ethics in a health and social care setting. The principles that are developed create a framework that can be used to respond to typical everyday ethical challenges and situations. The aim is for an ethically ‘conscious’ approach whereby principles can be applied flexibly and confidently when responding to problems. The final part of the module examines how a positive ethical climate can be developed in a healthcare organisation including compliance and evaluation.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
There are TWO assignments for this module:
Assignment 1 – (Essay) 2000 words +/- 10%
Total Weighting: 50% Intended Learning Outcomes: 1 and 2
Assignment 2 – (Reflective Essay as part of a learning log) 2000 words +/- 10% Total Weighting: 50% Intended Learning Outcomes: 3 and 4
ASSIGNMENT 1 – ESSAY
In the context of two theoretical ethical principles of fairness and justice, compare the concept of managed care and its practical implications for the health and wellbeing of individuals in private health care systems in the USA and the NHS in the UK.
ASSIGNMENT 1 – INDICATIVE MARKING CRITERIA
[Total: 100 Marks]
Essay
A* 80%+
HighFirst
An excellent answer will have the following attributes:
An excellent understanding and discussion of the concept of managed care and its practical implication
An excellent understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin managed care with useful discussions around SDG-3 and 16.
Exceptionally well structured and well-presented arguments
Correct use of English language
Referencing in correct Harvard Style Intensive reading of primary source drawing correct inferences
Extensive reading of secondary sources to be able to substantiate or contradict the arguments given in the source material
Exceptionally well-structured and well-presented report
Full reference accurately in the Harvard style of referencing.
A 70 – 79%
FirstClass
All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 80%+ marking band. However, in one or two areas, the submission will be open to minor criticism.
B 60 – 69 %
UpperSecond
A very good answer will have the following attributes
A good understanding and discussion of the concept of managed care and its practical implication
A good understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin managed care
Identify the challenges and provide recommendations for alternative solutions
Clear and logical structure showing the progression of ideas and argument
Extensive reading of secondary sources to be able to substantiate or contradict the arguments given in the source material
A well-articulated and detailed argument with sound logic producing a generalized summary.
Full reference accurately in the Harvard style of referencing with some minor errors.
A well-structured and coherent work written in correct English with some minor errors
C 50 – 59%
LowerSecond
All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 60-69% marking band. However, there will be some gaps in knowledge and analysis.
D 40 – 49%
ThirdClass
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
A limited view of the concept of managed care and its practical implication
A limited understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin managed care.
Mainly descriptive with limited evidence of deeper understanding
Weak structure with some mistakes in grammar or sentence structure.
Evidence of good but not in-depth reading of primary source. Able to drawing relevant inferences
Limited reading of secondary sources to be able to substantiate or contradict the arguments given in the source material
Lacks in articulating the key arguments to produce a generalized summary and recommendation.
Satisfactory data visualization and academic report writing
The work will have some noticeable errors in the English Language.
References and citation of all the sources not included
F 30 – 39%
Fail
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
The work shows an insufficient level of factual or conceptual understanding of the subject.
The work is almost entirely descriptive showing little or no evidence of analysis and with unsubstantiated opinions and no application of knowledge.
Very limited reading comprehension of primary source
Very limited evidence of reading of secondary sources
Many mistakes in grammar or sentence construction.
Underdeveloped academic style of report writing
The references list not complete and not in the Harvard referencing
F 0 – 29%
PoorFail
Largely inaccurate or irrelevant application
No or little evidence of identification and knowledge of the topic
Structure very weak or lacking.
Many mistakes in grammar or sentence construction
Citations and bibliography are incorrect or missing.
The work may be incomplete or too brief.
ASSIGNMENT 2 – Reflective Essay
This assignment is developed from information obtained from your weekly learning logs, which reflects on how the notion of responsibility is manifested in your managed health and social care setting and how to promote an ethical climate in an organisation.
Task – Reflective summary
Reflect on an ethics programme that has been implemented in response to ethical challenges surrounding the notion of responsibility in your health and social care setting, explaining how it can promote a positive ethical climate.[Total-100 marks]
ASSIGNMENT 2 – INDICATIVE MARKING CRITERIA
ReflectiveEssay
A* 80%+
HighFirst
An excellent answer will have the following attributes:
Exceptionally broad factual and conceptual understanding of ‘responsibility’ in managedhealth and social care organisations and what constitutes an ethical climate.
Exceptional assessment and evaluation of the promotion of an ethical climate in ethics programmes
Draw meaningful inferences and produce a range of responses to tackle the organisation’s problems
Extensive reading of primary and secondary sources •
Exceptionally well-structured and well-presented report
Full reference accurately in the Harvard style of referencing
A 70 – 79%
FirstClass
All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 80%+ marking band. However, in one or two areas, the submission will be open to minor criticism.
B 60 – 69 %
Upper Second
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
Good factual and conceptual understanding of responsibility in managed health and social care organisations and what constitutes an ethical climate.
A good assessment and evaluation of the promotion of ethical climate in ethics3
programmes within health and social care organisation.
Clear and logical structure showing the progression of ideas and argument.
Identify the challenges and provide recommendations for alternative solutions
Good evaluation, with a good reflection
A well-structured and coherent work written in correct English.
A full list of references with minor errors/omissions.
C 50 – 59%
Lower Second
All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 60-69% marking band. However, there will be some gaps in knowledge and analysis.
D 40 – 49%
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
Basic knowledge and conceptual understanding of responsibility in managed health and social care organisations and what constitutes an ethical climate.
Basic knowledge and evaluation of the promotion of ethical climate in ethics programmes.
Mainly descriptive work with disorganised or fragmented analysis.
Lack of wider research
Limited evaluation, with minimum or no reflection
Only able to make basic recommendations not demonstrating an in-depth understanding
The work will have some noticeable errors in the English Language.
References and citation of all the sources not included
F 30 – 39%
Fail
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
The work shows an insufficient level of factual or conceptual understanding of responsibility in managed health and social care organisations and what constitutes an ethical climate.
Very weak knowledge and evaluation of the promotion of ethical climate in ethics programmes.
The work is almost entirely descriptive showing little or no evidence of analysis and with unsubstantiated opinions.
Lack of wider research
Structure very weak or lacking
Many mistakes in grammar or sentence construction.
F 0 – 29%
PoorFail
The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes:
Largely inaccurate or irrelevant material with little or no evidence of understanding of the topic
Structure very weak or lacking.
There are many mistakes in grammar or sentence construction.
Citations and bibliography are incorrect or missing.
The work may be incomplete or too brief
COMPLETING THE TASKS
In order to complete the Assignments 1 and 2, you will need to research different information sources such as textbooks, journals, articles and the internet. You are also required to develop skills in analysis and synthesis of information. Analysis requires you to critically examine different aspects of a topic and identify important issues. Synthesis requires you to summarise the information you have analysed clearly and coherently.
Please Note: Make use of information on assignment preparation and command verb usage in your VLE. Please refer to the Module Guide for more information on;
Core and supplementary reading materials and useful websites
Guidance on how to present and submit your work
Penalties for exceeding or not meeting the suggested word
Penalties for late submission
Referencing your work including the use of AI
Academic Malpractice and penalties
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