Additional Assignment: MGT211
Report
Value: 20%
Due date: 25-Apr-2016
Length: 2000 words
Task
1. Write a report about an ethical dilemma that you have faced in the workplace. (This can be a workplace where you have done voluntary or paid work).
2. In your report, discuss the nature of the dilemma, and how you resolved (or tried to resolve) it.
3. Use egoism to assess your actions. An effective way to do this is to:
a. Briefly outline the theory to demonstrate your understanding of it.
b. Apply theory to the action/s you took to resolve your dilemma using the method taught in this subject
i.e:
1. Identify moral actor
2. Discuss the possible negative benefits for the moral actor
3. Discuss the possible positive benefits for the moral actor 4. Weigh up these benefits
c. When you have applied the theory, make a clear statement regarding whether or not your application of theory finds your actions ethical.
4. Discuss whether you might do anything differently now that you have an understanding of ethical theory.
5. As professionals, we have an obligation to others. Explain how your actions may have affected other stakeholders (i.e. anyone who may have been affected by your actions). This should be done in a separate section to your application of theory.
Please consult the presentation guidelines and marking rubric (provided on next page) as they give you a clear indication of how marks will be allocated.
Assessment 2 - Report
High Distinction (HD) Distinction (DI) Credit (CD) Pass (PS) Fail (FL)
Criterion 1 9-10 8 7 5-6 5
Written expression, referencing, and editing (10 marks) Use of academic writing which is formal, elegant, and cautiously phrased. Work contains distinct readily graspable statements with no errors. References in text and in reference list comply
with APA
standards, and all work has been acknowledged appropriately. Use of academic writing which is formal, and cautiously phrased. Work contains distinct readily graspable statements with very few errors. References in text and in reference list comply with APA standards, and all work has been acknowledged. appropriately. Appropriate academic/professional writing. Minor spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
Work shows evidence of proofreading. References in text and in reference list mostly comply with APA standards. Appropriate academic/professional writing. Some
spelling, grammar and punctuation errors found but the work is readable. Others’ work has been acknowledged, although it does not always comply with APA referencing standards
Writing is not of academic
standard in
that it contains
spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors. The work of others is not credited and no attempt at APA
referencing is evident.
Criterion 2 9-10 8 7 5-6 5
Organisation and structure (10 marks) Extremely well organised. Work contains wellstructured paragraphs with appropriate headings used. Content is structured in a manner that facilitates reader understanding. Logical structure aids reader’s understanding. One main argument/idea introduced per paragraph, supported by appropriate headings and relevant points. Well-structured with one main idea or argument provided per paragraph. It is logically structured so that the reader can follow the arguments/ideas. Reader can follow the author’s meaning, although work may include too many ideas in one paragraph, or is otherwise poorly structured. Writing does not demonstrate properly formed sentences or paragraphs and/or the report does not have a logical structure.
Report format not used or is done poorly.
Criterion 3 9-10 8 7 5-6 5
Definition of an ethical dilemma, and explanation
of ethical dilemma faced (10 marks) Definition of dilemma
provided that is accurate and clear. Description of an ethical dilemma that the student experienced that allows the reader to understand the nature of the dilemma. It clearly explains why the issue Definition of dilemma provided that is accurate and clear. Description
of an ethical
dilemma that the student experienced that allows the reader to understand the nature of the dilemma. It clearly explains why the issue was a dilemma and why Definition of dilemma provided that is clear. Description of an ethical dilemma that the student experienced that allows the reader to understand the nature of the dilemma. It clearly explains why the issue was a dilemma and why the dilemma had ethical dimensions. Definition of dilemma provided that is clear. Description that allows the reader to understand the nature of the dilemma that the student experienced. A definition of dilemma is not provided or is flawed. An unclear or no description of
an ethical dilemma experienced by the student is given. The student may have mistaken an everyday operational,
was a dilemma and why the dilemma had ethical dimensions. The description shows a clear understanding of why some issues have ethical dimensions whilst others do not. the dilemma had ethical dimensions. The description shows a clear understanding of why some issues have ethical dimensions. management, or strategy issue for an ethical dilemma,
or failed to explain clearly why the issue caused a dilemma for the student.
Criterion 4 9-10 8 7 5-6 5
*Fulfilling the requirements of the task, including presentation requirements
- see note below (10 marks) All parts of the question have
been addressed comprehensively. Each part of the task has been
completed in detail. All parts of the task
have been addressed
adequately.
All parts of the task have been addressed but there is room for further elaboration of some of the points/inclusions. All parts of the task have been addressed, but some sections require more work to demonstrate understanding of the
issues. All presentation guidelines have been followed. Student has failed to address some of the task and/or has failed to comply with
all of the presentation guidelines.
Criterion 5 9-10 8 7 5-6 5
Description of ethical theory (10 marks) The main points, and the criticisms, of the theory have been discussed in a manner that shows evidence of clear understanding, and provides a strong rationale for why the theory could facilitate ethical decision making. The main points, and the criticisms, of the theory have been discussed in a manner that shows evidence of clear understanding The main points have been discussed with an attempt made to
explain the rationale/logic underpinning the theory. The main points of the theory have been reiterated with an attempt to explain the theory in students own words. Main points of the theory have not been reiterated or have been copied so that there is no evidence of understanding.
Criterion 6 43-50 38-42 33-37 26-32 25
Application of theory, development of logical arguments, and reflections (50 marks) Ethical theory has been
applied, using the INPWS method, to assess the students actions. The application is Ethical theory has
been applied, using the
INPWS method, to assess the students actions. The application is logical and contains Ethical theory has been applied well, using the
INPWS method, to assess the students actions. Some very minor inconsistencies may be present. An attempt has been made to apply theory, using the INPWS method, to assess students actions, but the application has some minor flaws. The student provides Poor or no application of theory to assess student’s actions. INPWS method not
logical, contains no flaws, and is comprehensive. Provides relevant and coherent arguments, and uses appropriate ethical principles to support them. Critical thinking used to present a compelling and persuasive argument. Evidence of objective reflection, and clear links are drawn between the subject content, the dilemma, learning outcomes, and the task.
no flaws. Provides relevant and coherent arguments, and uses appropriate ethical principles to support them. Additionally, critical thinking has been used to group ideas and to make strong arguments. Links have been drawn between the subject content and the task. Provides relevant and coherent arguments, and uses appropriate ethical principles to support them. Reasoning based on facts rather than on unfounded opinions. Reflections on how effective the theory was in assessing the resolution of the dilemma, how the student would approach the dilemma now, and a professionals obligations to stakeholders show evidence of critical thinking. somewhat relevant and coherent arguments, although not all are properly supported. There may be some reliance on unfounded opinions or assumptions rather than on facts. Reflections on how effective the theory was in assessing the resolution of the dilemma, how the student would approach the dilemma now, and a professionals obligations to stakeholders show some evidence of serious reflection. used., or applied very poorly. Either no argument or an incoherent one is provided. Reflections are superficial or not attempted.
Your report should consist of the following:
o Title Page o Table of contents o Introduction o Body of the report o Conclusion o References and o Bibliography
Marking criteria
Your final mark will be calculated by dividing your mark by 5 to represent 20% of your total assessment.
Please note: o To attain a mark at a higher level, all criteria at the lower level must be achieved. (i.e. to achieve a credit mark, students must fulfil all requirements for a pass and, in addition, perform at the higher level indicated by the credit requirements etc.).
o It is not enough to attempt to fulfil a criterion; students must adequately address the criterion (i.e. although you may think that you have satisfied a particular requirement, you may not have done so. If this is the case, you can expect feedback from your marker indicating why you have not satisfied the requirement). o Addressing the requirements at a particular level does not guarantee you the highest available mark for that level. There will be some difference among students in regard to how well they have satisfied each requirement. Where there is some leeway for the allocation of marks, these will be awarded at the marker’s discretion (taking into account the level to which you have satisfied the requirement).
* The instructions used to assess criterion 4 are provided in the Presentation section below.
Please read the task description carefully and ensure that you address all parts of the task:
Presentation
1. Use a report format
2. Use a standard 12pt font such as Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial
3. Include a separate title page with your name, student number, subject code, assessment number and assessment question.
4. Do not convert your work into pdf
5. Provide all requested sections of the report
6. Use at least 1.5 spacing between lines of text
7. Use a wide margin. Markers need space to be able to include their comments.
8. Left- justify body text.
9. Number your pages (except the cover page).
Requirements
APA referencing must be used to acknowledge where you have used others work.