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 Information Subject Code: MBA505 Subject Name: Business Psychology, Coaching and Mentoring Assessment Title: Assessment 1 – Reflective Essay Weighting: 40% Total Marks: Word-count: 40 2,000 words Due Date: Monday of Week 7 at 11.55pm via turnitin . Assessment Description During this subject so far, you have been exposed to various business psychology theories that have an application to individuals, teams and organisations. Being able to apply these concepts in a practical manner is a key outcome of this course. Consequently, you are required to answer the following question: Summarise the concept of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction. Then, choose one job that you have had over your lifetime. This may be part-time or full-time, permanent or temporary, or in the profit or not for profit sector. The job you choose however, must be one in which you were either: ‘extremely satisfied’ or ‘extremely dissatisfied’. Then, by applying 3 (three) theories of motivation, you are to analyse why you felt the way you did. The purpose of the assessment is to write a reflective essay that includes a discussion of the theories you have learnt, and how these may be applied to your own work history. Being able to do so, will assist your ability to evaluate why it is that some people excel in the workplace, while others may wallow. A reflective essay is an academic analysis of your own experience. It still follows academic conventions, for instance, it is structured with a beginning, middle, and end, and it should have a logical series of paragraphs. Think of it as similar to a case study, but rather than analysing an organisation, you are analysing yourself. You need to critically reflect on thoughts, feelings and actions, then integrate these reflections with the theoretical concepts. A reflective essay should be written in both the first and third person. Your reflective essay should include:  A clear introduction defining scope.  A brief discussion of what job satisfaction/dissatisfaction is, including the appropriate theory.  A description of the job you have selected. Outline the role, your tenure, the organisation (under a pseudonym if confidential) and the context.  3 (three) theories of motivation applied to the selected job and analysed in relation to yourAssessment 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. own experience.  A clear conclusion that summarises your insights.  A reference list. Further guidance:  This paper requires a significant amount of analysis and personal reflection. This means that you should break down each theory of motivation into its constituent parts and reflect on how the way you felt was influenced by the presence, or lack of presence, of the factors within the motivation construct.  You should include a minimum of 10 references. At least 6 of these should be academic journals. The rest can be textbooks and appropriate websites.  You should adopt the Harvard referencing convention throughout your essay as well as in the reference list at the end.  It is recommended that you use the structure outlined above and adopt sub-headings based on each bullet point.  The attached marking rubrics guides the marker when awarding marks for your essay. You should review your paper in line with this to ensure there is nothing you have missed.  It is important to check your similarity in turnitin. All sentences highlighted must be either paraphrased in your own words or put in quotes and referenced accordingly. You should be aiming for as low a similarity score as you can. Similarity highlighted in a contents page, reference list or appendices is nothing to be concerned about.  Some useful resources for reflecting writing include: o https://student.unsw.edu.au/reflective-writing o http://libraryguides.griffith.edu.au/c.php?g=57829&p=379449 o http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=180720&chapterid=470 o https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/reflective-journal-1 o http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/education/reflective-writing/4.xmlCOMMONWEALTH 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. Criteria F (Fail) 0%-49% P (Pass) 50%-64% CR (Credit) 65%-74% D (Distinction) 75% - 84% HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% Mark Assessment Content (Subject Specific) OUT OF 80 MARKS Introduction and Conclusion Provide poor context and does not link to the assessment in a clear and coherent way. May be missing entirely. Provide satisfactory context but link to the assessment in only a partially clear and coherent way. Provide reasonable context and link to the assessment in a fairly clear and coherent way. Provide good context and link to the assessment in a clear and coherent way. Provide excellent context and link to the assessment in an extremely clear and coherent way. /10 Discussion of what job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction is A poor definition of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction that is based on no expressly stated academic theory. Discussion of how the definition will link to the reflective content that follows is not made. A satisfactory definition of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction that is based on described academic theory. Discussion of how the definition will link to the reflective content that follows is limited. A solid definition of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction that is based on relevant academic theory. Discussion of how the definition will link to the reflective content that follows is occasionally made. A clear definition of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction that is based on sound academic theory. Discussion of how the definition will link to the reflective content that follows is sufficiently described. An extremely clear definition of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction that is based on well-articulated academic theory. Discussion of how the definition will link to the reflective content that follows is expressly stated and unambiguous. /15 Overview of job and context Overview of the job and context is poorly written, not thorough and identifies an unsatisfactory amount of the pertinent issues. Overview of the job and context is satisfactorily written, not very thorough and only identifies a few of the pertinent issues. Overview of the job and context is well written, reasonably thorough and identifies some of the pertinent issues. Overview of the job and context is very well written, very thorough and identifies most of the pertinent issues. Overview of the job and context is excellently written, extremely thorough and identifies all the pertinent issues. /10 Description of 3 theories of motivation Motivation is discussed using 1 or 2 key theories to frame an answer that is incoherent and does not link to the explanation of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction. Motivation is discussed using 2 or 3 key theories to frame an answer in a relatively coherent way that partially links to the explanation of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction. Motivation is discussed using 3 key theories to frame an answer in a reasonably clear way that links reasonably well to the explanation of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction. Motivation is discussed using 3 key theories to frame an answer in a coherent way that links clearly to the explanation of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction. Motivation is discussed using 3 key theories to frame an answer in an extremely coherent way that links seamlessly to the explanation of job satisfaction / dissatisfaction. /20 Analysis of selected job in relation to theories of motivation and your own experience Analysis using theory is not significantly discussed nor done so using any personal reflections or powerful insights. A very limited degree of selfawareness is present in the discussion. Analysis using theory is discussed but done so using limited personal reflections and powerful insights. A limited degree of self-awareness is present in the discussion. Analysis using theory is well discussed and done so using some personal reflections and some convincing insights. A good degree of selfawareness is present in the discussion. Analysis using theory is very well discussed and done so using personal reflections and thoroughly described insights. A high degree of self-awareness is present in the discussion. Analysis using theory is comprehensively discussed and done so using personal reflections and powerful insights. An extremely high degree of selfawareness is present in the discussion. /25 Structure Format and Presentation (Consistent across all courses) OUT OF 20 MARKS Answer clearly and logically presented. Answer presented is not clear and logical. Answer presented is somewhat clear and logical. Answer presented is mainly clear and logical. Answer presented is substantially clear and logical. Answer presented is exceptionally clear and logical. /3 Appropriate theory and research used to answer question posed. Answer unsatisfactorily incorporates, integrates and applies theory and research. Answer satisfactorily incorporates but only minimally integrates and applies theory and research. Answer partially incorporates, integrates and applies theory and research. Answer predominantly incorporates, integrates and applies theory and research. Answer skillfully incorporates, integrates and applies theory and research. /4 Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Writing quality is an inadequate standard with substantial errors. Writing quality is a reasonable standard with moderate errors. Writing quality is a good standard with some errors. Writing quality is a high standard with minimal errors. Writing quality is of an impeccable standard with no errors. /3COMMONWEALTH 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. Format of answer consistent with question requirements and KBS guidelines. Format of answer poorly follows the question requirement and KBS guidelines. Format of answer partially follows the question requirement and KBS guidelines. Format of answer mainly follows the question requirement and KBS guidelines. Format of answer substantially follows the question requirement and KBS guidelines. Format of answer faultlessly follows the question requirement and KBS guidelines. /3 In-text referencing and reference list follows Harvard style and consistent with KBS guidelines. Frequent errors and/or inconsistent application of Harvard referencing conventions. Some errors and/or inconsistent application of Harvard referencing conventions. A few errors and/or inconsistent application of Harvard referencing conventions. Minimal errors and/or inconsistent application of Harvard referencing conventions. No errors and/or inconsistent application of Harvard referencing conventions. /5 Word-count is within +/- 10% of requirement. Word-count is not within +/- 10% of requirement. Word-count is within +/- 10% of requirement. Word-count is within +/- 10% of requirement. Word-count is within +/- 10% of requirement. Word-count is within +/- 10% of requirement. /2 Comments: /80 /20 /100