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ASSIGNMENT 1: Critical Reflection
Word Limit (2,500)
This assignment has three parts. In Part 1 you will describe an ethical or moral
dilemma that you had to face. In Part 2 you will analyze it. In Part 3 you will reflect
on it.
Part 1: Description (Word Limit = 500)
Discuss an ethical or moral dilemma that you have had to face in the workplace or at
college / university. Give as much details as possible within the word limit.
Please include the following: (You can replace the real names and places with
fictional ones)
Describe the situation
Describe who was involved
Describe where the situation took place
Describe when it happened and what was going on.
Describe the values and norms that were in conflict.
Describe your thoughts and feeling.
Describe what you did. (How was the dilemma resolved or what was the
outcome?)
Rate your decision. On a scale from 1-10 how happy were you with your
decision? (1 = Very unhappy 10= Very happy) and state why you thought that.
Part 2: Analysis (Word Limit = 1,500)
In this section you are going to analyze the ethical or moral dilemma described in Part
1 above
Please include the following:
Choose three of the normative ethical theories discussed in the course and use
those three ethical theories to analyze the ethical or moral dilemma described
in Part 1. You should include critical thinking and use about 500 words with
each one
If you do not know how to analyze something take a look at How To Analyze
in the ACTIVITIES section of Module 2
Part C: Reflection (Word Limit = 500)
In this section you are going to reflect back on the initial decision
Please include the following:
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Did any of the ethical theories discussed in Part 2 make you more happy with
the decision you made in Part 1? Why? or Why not?
Did any of the ethical theories discussed in Part 2 make you less happy with
the decision you made in Part 1? Why? or Why not?
If you were in that same situation again would you make the same decision
again? Why? or Why not?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please make sure that you have completed all parts of Assignment 1 before submitting
it
Part 1
Have you described an ethical or moral dilemma? Make sure it is an ethical or moral
dilemma and not something else. If you are unsure look at the Readings and Activities
in Module 1 again
Part 2
Have you applied ethical theories to analyze the event? If you are unsure look at the
Readings and Activities in Module 2 again
Part 3
Have you reflected back on your original decision in Part 1?
If you are unsure look at the Readings and Activities in Module 3 (Especially the
parts that refer to Reflection)
Overall
Have you written clearly so that the marker can understand what you have written
about? If the marker cannot understand you they will be unable to give you a very
good mark. It does not matter how much you know, how good you are or how smart
you are. If you don't show us that on paper we can't give you the marks you deserve!
Students sometimes write as though they think the marker has ESP. We don't! If you
don't write your thoughts down we can't mark your thoughts. The only way we can
find out what you are thinking about is through your written work!
Your written work is the medium between what you are thinking and what we believe
you are thinking
Make sure the written work is not like a mobile phone that has a weak signal
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Did you reference your work clearly?
Did you include a Bibliography?
Did you check your work against the Marking Criteria?
We use the Marking Criteria to mark your work. That's why it's called 'Marking
Criteria'. It is the criteria that we use to judge your work.
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Marking Criteria for MBA8000 Assignment 1
PART 1: Description (Marked out of 10)
Fail
(0-49)
0 - 4.9 5 – 6.4 6.5 – 7.4 7.5 – 8.4 8.5 - 10
Pass
(50-64)
Credit
(65-74)
Distinction
(75-84)
The student described an ethical / moral dilemma
The description included relevant facts
The student included their thoughts and feelings
The student rated their decision
Mark =
PART 2: Analysis (Marked out of 50)
Fail
(0-49)
0 – 24.9 25 – 32 32.5 - 37 37.5 - 42 42.5 - 50
Pass
(50-64)
Credit
(65-74)
Distinction
(75-84)
The student drew on three normative ethical theories.
The assignment included analysis and critical thinking.
Mark =
PART 3: Reflection (Marked out of 20)
Fail
(0-49)
Pass
(50-64)
Credit
(65-74)
Distinction
(75-84)
The student addressed all three elements of the reflection 0 – 9.9 10 – 12.9 13 – 14.9 15 – 16.9 17 - 20
Mark =
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Format and presentation (Marked out of 20)
Fail
(0-49)
0 – 9.9 10 – 12.9 13 – 14.9 15 – 16.9 17 - 20
Pass
(50-64)
Credit
(65-74)
Distinction
(75-84)
The student provided their assignment in the required essay format,
evidencing an appropriate level and mastery of written communication
and referencing style
The assignment included in-text referencing and a Bibliography.
Mark =