Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment 1 Information Subject Code: BUS102 Subject Name: Introduction to Management Assessment Title: Individual Research Task Weighting: 30% Total Marks: 30 Due Date: Week 6 (3.55pm (AEDT) Monday 24 April 2017) .Assessment Description Length: 900-1000 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 you complete the tasks. You are to research and analyse all of the following 3 questions: Question 1: from week two content: Discuss how managers can make effective decisions in today’s world. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 2: from week three content: What is organisational culture and how does it influence employee behaviour in an organisation. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 3: from week four content: Will planning become more or less important to managers in the future? Why? (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 Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Marking Rubric Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question will be marked out of 10 using the following marking 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 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 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 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 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 /30 Total markAssessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment 1 Information Subject Code: BUS102 Subject Name: Introduction to Management Assessment Title: Individual Research Task Weighting: 30% Total Marks: 30 Due Date: Week 6 (3.55pm (AEDT) Monday 24 April 2017) .Assessment Description Length: 900-1000 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 you complete the tasks. You are to research and analyse all of the following 3 questions: Question 1: from week two content: Discuss how managers can make effective decisions in today’s world. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 2: from week three content: What is organisational culture and how does it influence employee behaviour in an organisation. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 3: from week four content: Will planning become more or less important to managers in the future? Why? (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 Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Marking Rubric Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question will be marked out of 10 using the following marking 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 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 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 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 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 /30 Total markAssessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment 1 Information Subject Code: BUS102 Subject Name: Introduction to Management Assessment Title: Individual Research Task Weighting: 30% Total Marks: 30 Due Date: Week 6 (3.55pm (AEDT) Monday 24 April 2017) .Assessment Description Length: 900-1000 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 you complete the tasks. You are to research and analyse all of the following 3 questions: Question 1: from week two content: Discuss how managers can make effective decisions in today’s world. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 2: from week three content: What is organisational culture and how does it influence employee behaviour in an organisation. (300 words worth 10 marks) Question 3: from week four content: Will planning become more or less important to managers in the future? Why? (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 Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Marking Rubric Marks Grade Evaluation criteria: Each question will be marked out of 10 using the following marking 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 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 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 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 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 /30 Total mark