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Assessment 3 Information
Subject Code: BUS102
Subject Name: Introduction to Management
Assessment Title: Research Questions & Applications
Weighting: 35%
Total Marks: 35
Due Date: Week 13 (3.55pm (AEDT) Monday 12 June 2017)
.Assessment Description
Length: 1100 - 1200
Your Task:
The assessment does not require an introduction, conclusion or table of contents. Please refer to the marking criteria to assist as a guideline to help complete the tasks.
You are to research, analyse and reflect on all of the following 3 questions:
Question 1: from week eight content:
What is emotional intelligence (EI) and how important is it in the workplace? (300 words worth 10 marks)
Question 2: from week nine content:
a) Give five practical suggestions for motivating employees and explain why you think they are effective; apply theory explored during the course. Draw on work or study experiences and other examples to support your answer. (300 words worth 10 marks)
b) Explain what motivates you. (200 words worth 5 marks)
Question 3: from week ten content:
Based on the theories covered, discuss the importance of leadership for an organisation. Draw on work or study experiences and other examples to support your answer. (300 words worth 10 marks)
Reference guide: in-text referencing and reference list may include references using weekly readings, text books and journal articles. Referencing should be in Harvard style - refer to Kaplan ‘Harvard Referencing Concise Guide’
Use a minimum of 5 references
KBS presentation guidelines: Arial, size 11.5 font, 1.5 spacing
Submission: PDF and submit to Turnitin by the due date. Late submissions will incur a late penalty.
Assessment Marking Rubric
Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question is marked using the following rubrics:
85 – 100%
8.5 - 10 marks
High
Distinction
• Clearly understands topics and gives comprehensive definitions
• All aspects of the discussion are relevant
• Analysis demonstrates comprehensive understanding and valid judgement
• Discussion is supported by a substantial range of credible and current sources
• Sentences and paragraphs are well structured and clear so the reader can focus on what is written.
• Vocabulary is professional, appropriate and extensive
• Grammar, spelling and punctuation are flawless, which allows the reader to focus on the message.
• Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions
• In-text referencing and reference list format correct
• No plagiarism
4.25 - 5
• Comprehensive personal reflection drawing on theory identified in answer a)
75 – 84%
7.5 - 8.4 marks Distinction
• Clearly understands topic and gives in-depth definitions
• Most aspects of the discussion are relevant
• Analysis demonstrates an in-depth understanding and sound judgement
• Discussion is supported by a wide range of credible and current sources
• Sentences and paragraphs are consistently well structured
• Vocabulary is comprehensive
• Minimal errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with
minimal exceptions
• In-text referencing and reference list format correct with limited errors
• No plagiarism
3.75 – 4.2
• In-depth personal reflection drawing on theory identified in answer a)
65 – 74%
6.5 - 7.4
Marks Credit
• Understands topic and gives sound definitions
• Some aspects of the discussion are relevant
• Analysis demonstrates a sound understanding and judgement
• Discussion is supported by a range of credible and current sources
• Sentences and paragraphs are mainly well structured
• Vocabulary is sound
• Some errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with
some exceptions
• In-text referencing and reference list format correct with some errors
• No plagiarism
3.25 – 3.7
• Sound personal reflection sometimes relating to theory identified in answer a)
50 – 64%
5 - 6.4 marks
Pass
• Shows some understanding of the topic and provides definitions
• Aspects of the discussion are sometimes relevant
• Analysis demonstrates some understanding and judgement
• Discussion is supported by some sources but not always credible and current
• Sentences and paragraphs are readable but with grammatical errors
• Vocabulary is limited
• Substantial errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Document professionally presented in terms of KBS guidelines and assignment instructions with a
number of exceptions
• In-text referencing and reference list format contains significant errors
• No apparent incidents of plagiarism
2.5 – 3.2
• some personal reflection with a link to theory identified in answer a)
Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question is marked using the following rubrics:
0 – 49%
0 - 4.5 marks Fail
• Shows limited understanding basic or no definitions
• Meaning is unclear
• Many of the aspects of the discussion are not relevant
• Analysis does not demonstrate an understanding and provide judgement
• Discussion is not supported by credible and current sources (does not use minimum references)
• Comments are poorly structured and unclear
• Many grammatical, vocabulary and spelling errors
• The main points and new technical terms are not explained, or are ambiguous
• Document poorly presented and does not comply with KBS guidelines and assignment instructions
• In-text referencing and reference list format incorrect or omitted
• Evidence of plagiarism
0 - 3
• No personal reflection
/ 35 Total mark

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