Resubmission Cover Sheet Name: Program: Cohort: Module: Course: Professor: Instructions: 1. Resubmission assignments are due as a file upload to myCourses no later than 11:59pm on July 14, 2017. 2. All citations must follow APA format guidelines. 3. Font size should be 12pt, and font should be Times New Roman. 4. Spacing should be no larger than double spacing. 5. Students should follow the specific instructions on the assignment for page length and paper requirements. 6. If you have an original final grade of FAIL in the course prior to resubmission, and you resubmit and receive a FAIL on the resubmission, you will be withdrawn from Hult. Grading: 1. Students cannot receive a final grade higher than a PASS for any resubmission assignment. 2. Faculty will have identified criteria or a rubric for grading the resubmission assignment. By signing below, I agree to the above resubmission instructions. I will neither give nor receive assistance on this resubmission assignment, and if I observe anyone violating the resubmission rules, I will bring it to the attention of my Program Dean. Signature: Date: Resubmission Assignment: Global Economics Module A, 2016-2017 Professor Frederic Chartier Professor Shahruz Mohtadi COUNTRY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: GUIDELINES After gathering all your data and other relevant information, you need to organize and analyze your data to write in comprehensive paper answering the following questions: 1. What are the trends in growth, inflation, unemployment, debt? 2. What are the current monetary and fiscal policies of the government? What social policies is the government pursuing? 3. What are the country’s exchange rate, and trade policies? 4. What are the country’s strengths, and what factors affect the stability of the country’s economy? 5. What are the country’s weaknesses? Economic, political, social, demographic. 6. What are the opportunities for growth in the country? 7. What are some of the threats to the economy? Economic, political, social, demographic. Confirm your choice with your professor. The first step in a country economic analysis is to gather all the relevant data pertaining to the country: Key Economic Indicators: Demographics: 1. Population 2. Population per square kilometer 3. Average annual growth rate 4. Gender, Age, 5. Life expectancy 6. Fertility rate 7. Urban population 8. Crude birth and death rate 9. Literacy rate Geography and natural resources: 1. Land 2. Arable land 3. Climate 4. Land under irrigation 5. Rivers 6. Access to lake, ocean, sea 7. Mineral, oil, and natural gas resources 8. Forrest Capital Resources: 1. Capital stock 2. Human Capital Economic data: 1. Real GDP 2. Real GDP per capita 3. Growth rate 4. Components of GDP: Consumption, Investment, Government expenditures, Net Exports 5. Origins of GDP: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Services, etc. 6. Unemployment rate, 7. Employment by sector 8. Monetary aggregate growth rate 9. Central bank lending rate 10. Lending real interest rate 11. Inflation rate 12. Exchange rate 13. Employment cost index 14. Labor productivity 15. National saving rate Government Budget data: 1. Taxes, personal and corporate rates, value added taxes, etc. 2. Expenditures 3. Debt 4. Debt/GDP ratio Trade and Balance of Payments data: 1. Exports of goods and services 2. Imports of goods and services 3. Trade to GDP ratio 4. Balance of Payments 5. Barriers to trade, tariffs, non-tariff barriers etc. Comparative Indicators: 1. Income inequality Gini Coefficient 2. Government Effectiveness 3. Days to start business 4. Entrepreneurial Activity 5. Enabling Trade Index 6. Index of Economic Freedom rank 7. Human Development Index Paper Requirements • The paper should be double spaced, numbered, using Times New Roman 12 font. • The paper must not exceed 30 pages exclusive of appendix. • You may use either footnotes or endnotes with the appropriate format. • You are to create your own exhibits, and graphs. • All data, exhibits, maps, pictures, etc., should be placed in the appendix. • The paper must have a title page (see below) • The paper should have a table of contents • The paper should have an executive summary Assessment Criteria 1. Selection of the country the rationale for the selection, and a list of planned references weight = 10% 2. The breadth, depth, and relevance of data weight = 15% 3. Paper Organization weight = 25% 4. Economic analysis weight = 50% Grading rubric for this assignment: Research Paper Rubric Data High Pass – All data are accurate, relevant, and gathered from an extensive list of primary sources. Pass –Data are accurate, relevant, and gathered from an adequate list of primary sources. Needs Improvement – The data are not accurate, relevant, and gathered from primary sources. Fail Economic Analysis High Pass – Data analysis is compelling an described with ample evidence to answer all of the questions Pass - Analysis is generally clear and supported by data to answer all of the questions. Needs Improvement – Analysis is weak and/or confusing and fails to answer the questions. Fail Conclusions High Pass – All of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are clearly identified. Pass –Not all of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are identified. Needs Improvement – Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are not clearly identified. Fail Overall High Pass – Highly informative paper. Research, analysis, and conclusions are thorough and well written. Pass - Informative paper that is supported by data, analysis, and adequately written. Needs Improvement -Minimally informative paper with important gaps in quality of research and analysis. Fail   Title (country) A Case Study Submitted to: Professor Mohtadi Professor Chartier Submitted by: Boston, Massachusetts (Date) HRMT20024 Term 1 2017 Assessment 2 Report on Employment Relations Due date Week 6 Monday 17 April 17:00 Any requests for extension must be submitted through the CQU system at least 48 hours prior to the due date, with relevant supporting documents. Late submissions without approval will result in a penalty of 5% per day. Assessment 2 has 35 marks, and 1.75 marks will be deducted for each calendar day of delayed submission Weighting 35% Length 1750 words ± 10% (including executive summary, introduction, heading and subheadings, recommendations and conclusion but excluding title page and reference list) Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Graduate attributes 1-7 Task The assessment item is based on the case study titled Constructive Relations at Top Trucking Company (Pages 169-170 of the textbook): Human Resource Management in Australia (5th Ed.) by Kramar, Bartram, De Cieri, Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart & Wright, McGraw-Hill Australia). Based on this case study, write a business report that answers all the three questions: 1. How do the new workplace practices introduced by the new yard manager complement one another? 2. What are the risks to sustaining these changes if George or the yard manager moves on? 3. Do you think tough blue collar unions like the Transport Workers Union are more of less likely to engage in workplace changes like these than public or service sector unions? Why? How would you find out if you are right? Students are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature relating to employment relations, managerial styles, communication and performance management, to develop an argument with appropriate theoretical discussion and references. You must cite at least ten (10) relevant peer reviewed journal articles (absolute minimum requirement). You can cite other academic references such as books, conference papers, and book chapters but these will NOT be counted as part of the 10 journal articles. Purpose The primary purpose of this assessment is to assist students to develop skills in the use of employment relations, organisational and managerial theories and models in the analysis of a typical business situation that has employment relations issues. The assignment requires you to analyse the current situation, identify and specify the organisational issues, and suggest practical and probable solutions. The secondary purpose of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to enhance their research, analysis, critical thinking and written communication skills; particularly in the areas of argument development and report writing. Before starting this assessment, please read the marking criteria (at the end of this document) and refer to Academic Learning Centre and CQU Library Help pages for theguidelines regarding writing academic reports. You should always check the course website for course-specific instructions, which may be updated continuously. Referencing APA referencing. For more information, see : https://www.cqu.edu.au/?a=14033 Format Report style Title page: The title page of a report should be brief and precise. It contains the following information: the name of the report, who prepared the report, for whom the report was prepared, the nature of the report, the date the report was prepared. Executive summary (ideally be approx. 100 words): The executive summary is a one page (or less) statement of a report’s purpose, findings and recommendations. It is more detailed than a couple of sentences, enabling the reader to see the "big picture" without getting absorbed in technicalities. Table of contents: List the page numbers for headings and sub headings of the report. Introduction (ideally be approx. 100 words): The introduction consists of two or three paragraphs in which the aims, structure and methodology of the report are outlined. It states clearly the purpose or main task of the report and what the reader can expect to obtain from it. Important background information is included, such as why the report was initiated in the first place. Please include a thesis statement that clearly mentions the main purpose of the report. The introduction may mention previous reports and research projects if the present report builds on, or challenges them. Body of report with Headings and Subheadings (ideally approx. 1450 to 1600 words): The content of the report’s main body should be formatted into logical sections by topic. It may be appropriate to format into sections according to major topics or questions and then outline logical sub-topics with sub- sections (if needed). Headings and sub-headings can be used to organise arguments, to reflect your answers to the assessment questions. Present evidence to support your arguments. All answers to the assessment questions should be based on arguments and sources from research findings (references). Conclusion (ideally be approx. 100 words): The conclusion is a brief section (less than a page) in which the writer analyses the significance of the report's findings and reiterates the main points of the report. These findings must derive logically from material presented in the report. A generalisation is then drawn from the specific findings of the research. New information is not included in the conclusion. References: A Reference List is a listing of all external resources that were consulted and mentioned during research for the report, and information from which is directly referred to in the text of the report. It is strongly recommended to avoid secondary referencing in assignments. Read the references before mentioning in reference list. Creating a consistent and professional looking document is important and demonstrates that you have taken care with the work. Ideally, use a simple font such as Times New roman 12 for the body of the paper, and Bold 14 point for major headings and bold 12 pont for minor headings. All assignments must be submitted through Moodle site. No email submissions will be accepted. All assignments submitted electronically through Moodle must be through the Student Portal http://my.cqu.edu.au • Failure to submit electronically will be taken as a failure to submit and therefore a zero (0) score will apply to the specific assignment. No assignment coversheet is needed to be attached while submitting through MoodlePlagiarism Copy detection software (TurnitIn) is used in this course and work found in contravention of the copying and plagiarism rules will be investigated. Penalties apply in the case of proven instances of copying, plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Please check the following links to know more about TurnitIn: http://turnitin.com/en_us/training/student-training/viewing-originality-reports http://turnitin.com/en_us/training/student-training/about-originalitycheck TurnitIn is only a tool and judgement needs to be used when you view your Originality Report. TurnitIn does not make a judgement as to what is referenced properly, it highlights the non-original material in a piece of work. You should use the similarity score as a guide only and must then check the originality report to determine whether or not changes need to be made to the assignment. Required Students must familiarise themselves with the following policies and procedures at http://policy.cqu.edu.au: Assessment and examination policy and procedures - Assessment of Coursework Policy Assessment of Coursework Principles Assessment of Coursework ProceduresCRITERIA FAIL (0-49%) PASS (50-64%) CREDIT (65 - 74%) DISTINCTION (75-84%) HD (85%+) Research (10 marks) A limited number (<10) of poor quality, inappropriate or non-critical resources selected. Some sources may be irrelevant. (< 5 marks) Some quality, appropriate critical academic resources selected, but also a few poorer quality sources A body of quality, appropriate critical academic resources is selected with some omissions or errors of judgement. A body of almost entirely top quality, mostly appropriate critical academic resources and/or law is selected. An extensive body of top quality, highly appropriate critical academic resources and/or law is selected. Analysis (10 marks) Fails to identify and demonstrate an understanding of key factors in case. Limited analysis of case evidence, inaccurate interpretations and/or judgements. No discernible statement of position or argument. No contrary evidence or argument provided Many inaccuracies of fact, or unsubstantiated information. An attempt is made to identify the key factors in the case but there are a number of errors or omissions and only a basic understanding is demonstrated. Limited critical analysis evident. Statement of position or argument given but is not always supported by evidence. Limited contrary evidence or argument is provided. Argument may not always follow logically from information provided. Identifies some of the key factors in the case and demonstrates some understanding of their complexities. Some critical analysis evident with some lapses into description. Statement of position or argument is clear, and while evidence is provided to support the argument, only some contrary evidence is given. Argument mostly follows logically from information provided. Identifies most of the key factors in the case and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of these. Critical analysis evident with mostly accurate application of theory and law (where relevant). Statement of position or argument is clear, with evidence and argument for and against the position taken nearly always given. Argument follows logically from information provided. Clearly identifies all key factors in the case and demonstrates a highly sophisticated understanding of these. Extensive critical analysis evident with consistently accurate application of theory (and law where relevant). Statement of position or argument is very clear, & well developed with comprehensive evidence and argument for and against the position taken always given. Argument follows logically from information provided. Integration of literature with case (10 marks) Little or no application of theory ), eg. Mostly description of case and theory and/or law with negligible integration, so no analysis. Basic application of theory. Integrates some case examples with the application of theory, but many are not. May contain several minor errors of fact or sweeping generalisations. Good application of theory. Some parts done in a degree of depth and detail. Integrates most case examples with the application of theory and/or law, but some are not well founded. Sophisticated application of theory. Detailed approach with application of theory and/or law generally well integrated with case examples. Highly sophisticated application of theory. Eg. Highly detailed approach with well integrated case examples to aid the application of theory and/or law. Presentation : referencing, organisation, structure, communicatio n (5 marks) Failure to acknowledge sources by citations in-text or in reference list A reasonable attempt has been made to acknowledge sources, with a few citation errors in-text or in reference list. Generally sources have been correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list (might be a few errors). Sources are correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list (might be one or two errors). Sources are all correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list. Superb attention to detail. Lacks a clear structure to answer the questions, with most elements missing. Attempted to structure the report to answer the questions, but some elements missing. Good structure with appropriate headings that identify the questions, but lacks one element. Very good structure that guides the reader through the report and answers to all research questions. Clear and succinct report that clearly identifies the research questions under separate headings Poor introduction. Conclusion missing, or contains serious omissions Weak introduction. Conclusion recaps obvious arguments or evidence, but not necessarily both. Good introduction Conclusion recaps most arguments and evidence. Very good introduction that foreshadows the report. Detailed conclusion recaps arguments and evidence. Well formulated introduction. Sophisticated and succinct conclusion recaps arguments and evidence. Communication is poor. Limited vocabulary with frequent and significant grammar & spelling errors. Communication is generally coherent, vocabulary suitable, but hampered by grammar and spelling errors. Communication is clear and generally easily understood, using a good range of suitable vocabulary with some grammar and spelling errors. Communication is clear, concise & easily understood, using an extensive range of suitable vocabulary with one or two grammar and spelling errors. Communication is clear, concise & easily understood, using a sophisticated vocabulary with no grammar and spelling errors. Penalties Late submission without approval [(-5% × 45) / day = – 2.25 Marks/day ]– × () Days = – ( ) Plagiarism will result in a “zero” score and will be reported to the Academic Services Centre